Sir John Vanbrugh: References & Edit History

Additional Reading

Studies include Kerry Downes, Sir John Vanbrugh (1987), a biography, and Vanbrugh (1977), on his architecture; Arthur R. Huseboe, Sir John Vanbrugh (1976), on his writing; Vaughan Hart, Sir John Vanbrugh: Storyteller in Stone (2008), on the dramatic nature of his buildings; and Frank McCormick, Sir John Vanbrugh: A Reference Guide (1992), a resource for students of his writing.

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Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Anniversary information added. Mar 22, 2026
First paragraph modernization. Apr 12, 2024
Add new Web site: Theatre Database - Biography of Sir John Vanbrugh. Feb 12, 2020
Add new Web site: National Trust - Biography of Sir John Vanbrugh. May 03, 2019
Add new Web site: Art Encyclopedia - Biography of John Vanbrugh. Mar 31, 2016
Bibliography revised and updated. Oct 29, 2008
Article revised and updated. Oct 29, 2008
Media added. Jul 31, 2008
Media added. Jul 31, 2008
Article revised. Feb 16, 2001
Article added to new online database. May 04, 1999
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