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March 28, 2013
February 20, 2013
KENWOOD HOUSE ART COLLECTION MAKING FRIENDS IN AMERICA UNTIL SEPTEMBER
I have been putting together articles lately about the great houses around London. Another of these great estates is Kenwood House in north London. I have enjoyed visiting this historic residence for years because of the stunning Robert Adams Library and the fine paintings. I want to warn travelers to London this year that the house will be closed until 1 September because of necessary restorations and conservation. While the conservation work is being done, the Kenwood House Art Collection will be making friends in the United States–returning to London early September. In the meantime, the great lawns are spectacular for a picnic or a game of soccer to stretch travelers legs. You will recognize the facade of the house because it played prominently Jane Austen movies and in the movie NOTTING HILL. Here is a bit of history about this lovely house, so much the work of Robert Adams, and the fabulous art collection.
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February 5, 2013
January 25, 2013
LUMINARIUM: ANTHOLOGY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE: ELIZABETH I
I have been reading some of the poetry of Elizabeth I and have found my modern versions on the LUMINARIUM OF ENGLISH LITERATURE website. I would like to highlight Queen Elizabeth I’s speech. I thought you might like to explore this website:
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
January 13, 2013
INIGO JONES’S “QUEEN’S HOUSE” AT GREENWICH IN SEARCH OF TURNER’S “BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR”
Yesterday afternoon, Cristina and Luis invited me to join them on their Sunday afternoon visit to the Queen’s House, Inigo Jones’ great masterpiece, at Greenwich. I was delighted to be invited because I was eager to see the portrait of Inigo Jones and Turner’s massive image of THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR. The afternoon was simply wonderful, and I enjoyed numerous maritime paintings of the most amazing historical interest and quality. I was also pleased to see the portrait of Anne of Denmark whom I will write about in another article. I had seen her full-length portrait in the National Portrait Gallery, and I now enjoyed a smaller variation of the original–it was wonderful. The portraits of Henry VII, Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth I in all her splendor, and James II were unexpected and certainly interesting. The visit was wonderful, and I think my readers would enjoy a day at Greenwich. The village atmosphere is wonderful, and their are restaurants which will restore your energies after a thrilling visit to the Queen’s House to see the great TURNER “BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR.”
The splendid portrait of Inigo Jones, painted a century after his death
AND NOW THE GREAT TURNER “BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR” including several “detail shots” including one showing the Spanish ship LA SANTA TRINIDAD which was larger than the VICTORY and joined Nelson to defeat the French.
Note the Spanish flag
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
December 23, 2012
October 23, 2012
“THE ARCHITECTURE OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND” by John Julius NORWICH, 1985
“THE ARCHITECTURE OF SOUTHERN ENGLAND” by John Julius Norwich has come into my life because of the recommendation of one of this blog’s contributors. My Australian friend brought the publication to my attention and told me that there was one of this 27-year-old publications on Amazon. I bought it, and today I have been buried perusing this fantastic survey of the histories of the architecture in Southern England. Those who enjoy studying the history of England country houses and landmarks of southern England, THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU. I have to say THANK YOU to my “down under friends.”
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August 11, 2012
March 5, 2012
ECCLES HISTORIC DISTRICT, OGDEN, UTAH *** 1861 QUEEN VICTORIA AND THE ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY BRONZE MEDAL: PART OF UTAH’S HISTORY
In my world, scratch a bit and you will find a fascinating “English” story. This is an amazing story which Jim Larkin shared with me yesterday. I was so stunned by the history; I could hardly believe what I was hearing. Since the majority of the people who came to the Intermountain West in the States were immigrants from the British Isles during the 19th century. Read this; it is fascinating. Their great house is just through the block from our home in this National Historic District. We have known this family for a lifetime.
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