"Literary, political, artistic, and social reminiscences all come
crowding to one's mind at mention of Lord Burlington's famous
villa on the banks of the Thames. There Pope's caustic, bitter
witticisms were uttered about all things human or divine; there
died two of England's greatest statesmen, Fox and Canning ; there
David Garrick brought his brilliant talent and passionate personal
vanity ; there emperors and princes, beauties and celebrities have
passed one after another through the long gallery ..." Extract from "Glimpses of Old English Homes" (Open Library)
Chiswick House is a English Heritage property with free entry for English Heritage members.