Pictures of Houghton House

a Historic Building in the county of Bedfordshire

picture of the entrance to Houghton house

About Houghton House

Houghton House is a 3 story stately home built by Lady Pembroke in 1621. Houghton is reputedly the model for "House Beautiful" in Pilgrim's Progress.

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