History and Collections

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  • VISIT KENWOOD

    Discover this hidden gem on the edge of Hampstead Heath, with its breathtaking interiors, world-class art collection and glorious parkland.

  • HISTORY OF KENWOOD

    Discover the history of Kenwood, from its 17th-century beginnings to the 21st-century restoration of its Georgian grandeur.

  • MORE FROM THE COLLECTION

    Explore more highlights from the magnificent Kenwood collection, including paintings by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Dyck and Turner.

  • THE IVEAGH BEQUEST

    Kenwood’s internationally important collection of paintings was bequeathed by Lord Iveagh in 1927. Find out about the collection and the man behind it.

  • REMBRANDT’S SELF-PORTRAIT

    One of the largest and most imposing of all Rembrandt’s self-portraits hangs at Kenwood. Take a close look at the painting and its legacy.

  • THE GUITAR PLAYER

    Discover the story of The Guitar Player, one of only 36 known paintings by Johannes Vermeer, on Google Arts and Culture.

  • THE SUFFOLK COLLECTION

    This fine collection of royal and family portraits spanning the 16th to the 19th centuries includes internationally important paintings by William Larkin.

  • COLLECTIONS HIGHLIGHTS

    English Heritage cares for more than 700,000 objects from sites across the country. Browse some of the collections highlights.