Charlcote Park, Warwicks. - both historically and architecturally significant, and is still inhabited by descendants of the Lucy family. The present house, was undertaken by Thomas Lucy (later to become Sir Thomas Lucy). Building commenced in 1551, and the east front still retains much of its Elizabethan form, with gables and octagonal corner turrets, each with their own cupola, ball and weathervane. However, most of the external d嶰or dates from the 19th century when George Hammond Lucy inherited Charlecote Park and wished to restore the house to its former glory. 固opFoto