Comments for The Anglophile http://blog.londonconnection.com Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:25:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on MONA LISA #2 ON EXHIBITION IN THE PRADO IN MADRID — Soon to depart for Paris to temporarily hang with the DaVinci original in the Louvre by Olga http://blog.londonconnection.com/2012/02/21/mona-lisa-2-on-exhibition-in-the-prado-in-madrid-soon-to-depart-for-paris-to-temporarily-hang-with-the-davinci-mona-lisa/comment-page-1/#comment-24162 Olga Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:25:11 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=43703#comment-24162 It will be on display in Madrid until March, 13. I hope I can see it there before it travels to Paris. But I'd love to see both of them together in Paris too. Olga It will be on display in Madrid until March, 13. I hope I can see it there before it travels to Paris. But I’d love to see both of them together in Paris too.

Olga

]]> Comment on THOMAS MOORE IS OFF TO LAS VEGAS FOR A FEW DAYS OF SUN AND FUN: There is a direct flight from London to Las Vegas. by Jacquelynn http://blog.londonconnection.com/2012/02/17/thomas-moore-is-off-to-las-vegas-for-a-few-days-of-sun-and-fun-there-is-a-direct-flight-from-london-to-las-vegas/comment-page-1/#comment-24117 Jacquelynn Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:03:37 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=43461#comment-24117 Glad you like Vegas! I've been there several times and to London even more times. I must say that of the two I much prefer London. London is full of history while also being modern; it has its eccentricities and quirks which make it charming. Vegas--to me anyway--is all contrived and artificial; it has no soul. If Vegas is eccentric it's because it thinks it should be, not because it evolved that way. But you have a wonderful time in Vegas! I'm sure you'll bring some class to the place :-) Glad you like Vegas! I’ve been there several times and to London even more times. I must say that of the two I much prefer London. London is full of history while also being modern; it has its eccentricities and quirks which make it charming. Vegas–to me anyway–is all contrived and artificial; it has no soul. If Vegas is eccentric it’s because it thinks it should be, not because it evolved that way.

But you have a wonderful time in Vegas! I’m sure you’ll bring some class to the place :-)

]]> Comment on ARTURO ORTEGA RODRIGUEZ ** BUEN PROVECHO – TAQUERIA by Joan Emery http://blog.londonconnection.com/2010/10/02/arturo-ortega-rodriguez-buen-provecho-taqueria/comment-page-1/#comment-23945 Joan Emery Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:15:11 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=9120#comment-23945 Just reminiscing with my "little" brother Dave about El Poche and the fabulous marinated steaks! He remembers the "Chistosa" platter fondly!! Whenever I am driving on Mission I think about that food and the times our family enjoyed at El Poche. Just reminiscing with my “little” brother Dave about El Poche and the fabulous marinated steaks! He remembers the “Chistosa” platter fondly!! Whenever I am driving on Mission I think about that food and the times our family enjoyed at El Poche.

]]> Comment on DOWNTON ABBEY: One Liners to be remembered by Resident in America http://blog.londonconnection.com/2011/04/04/downton-abbey-one-liners-to-be-remembered/comment-page-1/#comment-23811 Resident in America Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:59:38 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=19849#comment-23811 One I thought was hilarious. Maggie Smith saying, "Don't be defeatist. It's so middle class." One I thought was hilarious. Maggie Smith saying, “Don’t be defeatist. It’s so middle class.”

]]> Comment on THE DIAMOND JUBILEE: THE QUEEN’S MESSAGE TO HER PEOPLE by mavis nelson http://blog.londonconnection.com/2012/02/06/the-diamond-jubilee-the-queens-message-to-her-people/comment-page-1/#comment-23794 mavis nelson Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:56:54 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=42517#comment-23794 Congratulations on your Diamond Jubilee year, may you reign for more years to come. God Bless you and your family Congratulations on your Diamond Jubilee year, may you reign for more years to come. God Bless you and your family

]]> Comment on GOLD COIN EXCHANGE – London by John Ellard http://blog.londonconnection.com/2010/06/13/gold-coin-exchange-london/comment-page-1/#comment-23717 John Ellard Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:07:11 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=4696#comment-23717 Hello. Just a quick email to say me and my wife love your site. Reference the sovereign bracelet -stunning piece of jewellery wife is very envious! Would like to know the total weight? Many thanks & regards John & Diane Hello. Just a quick email to say me and my wife love your site. Reference the sovereign bracelet -stunning piece of jewellery wife is very envious! Would like to know the total weight?

Many thanks & regards

John & Diane

]]> Comment on A MODERN GEORGES SEURAT: How do you react to this kind of art? Thanks for finding the article, Bender Grosvenor by Kneasles http://blog.londonconnection.com/2012/02/13/a-modern-georges-seurat-how-do-you-react-to-this-kind-of-art-thanks-for-finding-the-article-bender-grosvenor/comment-page-1/#comment-23698 Kneasles Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:56:20 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=43125#comment-23698 Love - it! Love – it!

]]> Comment on “WITH ALL OUR FAULTS, WE LOVE OUR QUEEN” Pirates of Penzance – Gilbert and Sullivan by Kneasles http://blog.londonconnection.com/2012/02/09/with-all-our-faults-we-love-our-queen-pirates-of-penzance-gilbert-and-sullivan/comment-page-1/#comment-23112 Kneasles Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:42:33 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=42847#comment-23112 Perfectly said. Perfectly said.

]]> Comment on BUCKINGHAM PALACE: THE EAST FACADE IN DETAIL by Elizabeth http://blog.londonconnection.com/2012/02/05/buckingham-palace-the-east-facade-in-detail/comment-page-1/#comment-22900 Elizabeth Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:22:04 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=42431#comment-22900 Mr. Moore, I'm in love with London because of you and your beautiful pictures. Have a wonderful Olympic season Mr. Moore, I’m in love with London because of you and your beautiful pictures. Have a wonderful Olympic season

]]> Comment on HOMES OF BRITISH AUTHORS: What a fascinating tour by Nan http://blog.londonconnection.com/2011/07/06/homes-of-british-authors-what-a-fascinating-tour/comment-page-1/#comment-22865 Nan Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:25:53 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=25948#comment-22865 Dreaming of a literary tour of the UK but just England may have to do with my budget. I enjoyed looking at your photos. I especially wish to visit the homes of the Bronte sisters, Jane Austine, Dickens and Shakespeare. I also wish to visit the beloved home (Menabilly) of Daphne Du Maurier though I would not call her literary! I am fascinated by her though. Your photos inspired me to visit the home and the home that was not to be, of Vita Sackville West. Do you have any recommendations for a good tour company for someone on a budget? Dreaming of a literary tour of the UK but just England may have to do with my budget. I enjoyed looking at your photos. I especially wish to visit the homes of the Bronte sisters, Jane Austine, Dickens and Shakespeare. I also wish to visit the beloved home (Menabilly) of Daphne Du Maurier though I would not call her literary! I am fascinated by her though. Your photos inspired me to visit the home and the home that was not to be, of Vita Sackville West. Do you have any recommendations for a good tour company for someone on a budget?

]]> Comment on THE DIAMOND JUBILEE: THE QUEEN’S MESSAGE TO HER PEOPLE by Rebeka http://blog.londonconnection.com/2012/02/06/the-diamond-jubilee-the-queens-message-to-her-people/comment-page-1/#comment-22859 Rebeka Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:29:00 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=42517#comment-22859 What a wonderful post and a WONDERFUL Monarch! Queen Elizabeth II is a living testament to duty undertaken wholeheartedly, and consistently! I find critics of Her Majesty to be short sighted; seeing only the pomp and glitter and they do not consider the constant pressures and tribulations she endures. I admire her constancy and quiet thoughtfulness on behalf of her subjects. Long may she continue to reign! In admiration, Becky C. What a wonderful post and a WONDERFUL Monarch! Queen Elizabeth II is a living testament to duty undertaken wholeheartedly, and consistently! I find critics of Her Majesty to be short sighted; seeing only the pomp and glitter and they do not consider the constant pressures and tribulations she endures. I admire her constancy and quiet thoughtfulness on behalf of her subjects.

Long may she continue to reign!

In admiration,

Becky C.

]]> Comment on EXQUISITE SHAWLS EMBROIDERED IN CHINA CA. 1890 FOR THE EUROPEAN TRADE — THE FINEST QUALITY by veera http://blog.londonconnection.com/2011/09/21/exquisite-shawls-embroidered-in-china-ca-1890-the-finest-quality/comment-page-1/#comment-22079 veera Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:18:50 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=30463#comment-22079 fab shawls. pl tell me where in london you purchased them as i would like to acquire one. Also approx price paid fab shawls. pl tell me where in london you purchased them as i would like to acquire one. Also approx price paid

]]> Comment on IMAGES OF LONDON: THOMAS MOORE — JANUARY IN LONDON — Part #1 by jonathanwthomas http://blog.londonconnection.com/2012/02/01/images-of-london-thomas-moore-january-in-london/comment-page-1/#comment-21398 jonathanwthomas Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:44:01 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=41926#comment-21398 Lovely pictures! Thank you for sharing! Counting down the days to when I return to London. Lovely pictures! Thank you for sharing! Counting down the days to when I return to London.

]]> Comment on IN SEARCH OF THE OSWULF’S STONE — Will you join a search? by megalithix http://blog.londonconnection.com/2010/10/16/in-search-of-the-oswulfs-stone-will-you-join-my-search/comment-page-1/#comment-21395 megalithix Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:44:38 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=9712#comment-21395 There's more about the place here: http://megalithix.wordpress.com/2012/02/01/oswulfs-stone/ There’s more about the place here: http://megalithix.wordpress.com/2012/02/01/oswulfs-stone/

]]> Comment on QUEEN ELIZABETH II: Queen of the United Kingdom 60 years –6 FEBRUARY 2012 by tmooresr http://blog.londonconnection.com/2012/01/29/queen-elizabeth-ii-queen-of-the-united-kingdom-60-years-this-tuesday-31-january-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-21240 tmooresr Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:40:52 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=41784#comment-21240 I have corrected the author's mistake in my comments. Thank you for bringing this error to my attention. It is now correct. I have corrected the author’s mistake in my comments. Thank you for bringing this error to my attention. It is now correct.

]]> Comment on QUEEN ELIZABETH II: Queen of the United Kingdom 60 years –6 FEBRUARY 2012 by David Coker http://blog.londonconnection.com/2012/01/29/queen-elizabeth-ii-queen-of-the-united-kingdom-60-years-this-tuesday-31-january-2012/comment-page-1/#comment-21070 David Coker Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:52:42 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=41784#comment-21070 Not to nick pick but she ascended on Feb 6 not Jan 31, I do not know who wrote that article but they have their dates wrong, Feb 6th is actually on a Monday as well. You should complain to them. Not to nick pick but she ascended on Feb 6 not Jan 31, I do not know who wrote that article but they have their dates wrong, Feb 6th is actually on a Monday as well. You should complain to them.

]]> Comment on WINDSOR CASTLE, 1658, by Weneslas Hollar — Knock your eyes out this early morning. Incredible images. Yikes! by WINDSOR CASTLE, 1658, by Weneslas Hollar — Knock your eyes ... http://blog.londonconnection.com/2011/11/18/windsor-castle-1658-by-weneslas-hollar-knock-your-eyes-out-this-early-morning-incredible-images-yikes/comment-page-1/#comment-21067 WINDSOR CASTLE, 1658, by Weneslas Hollar — Knock your eyes ... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:57:55 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=35828#comment-21067 <strong>WINDSOR CASTLE, 1658, by Weneslas Hollar — Knock your eyes ......</strong> [...]Windsor Castle in 1658. These images are so magnificent; I don't know what to say. Enjoy. I have never seen these images before. I hope they are in the Royal Collection so they will be shown to the visiting public. My oh my![...]... WINDSOR CASTLE, 1658, by Weneslas Hollar — Knock your eyes ……

[...]Windsor Castle in 1658. These images are so magnificent; I don't know what to say. Enjoy. I have never seen these images before. I hope they are in the Royal Collection so they will be shown to the visiting public. My oh my![...]…

]]> Comment on WINDSOR CASTLE: The Tomb of Henry VIII, Charles I, and Jane Seymour by Daniel http://blog.londonconnection.com/2011/11/21/windsor-castle-the-tomb-of-henry-viii-charles-i-and-jane-seymour/comment-page-1/#comment-20209 Daniel Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:37:14 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=36216#comment-20209 Wow! amazing picture I was wonder if there is plan to reopen the vault and study the remains of the King and with the new technology find out if the problems with his leg caused his death. also is the King still in vault under the floor of St. George’s Chapel, at Windsor? thank you Wow! amazing picture I was wonder if there is plan to reopen the vault and study the remains of the King and with the new technology find out if the problems with his leg caused his death.
also is the King still in vault under the floor of St. George’s Chapel, at Windsor?
thank you

]]> Comment on A VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM MYSTERY: Can anyone identify this image? by fay http://blog.londonconnection.com/2012/01/19/a-victoria-and-albert-museum-mystery-can-anyone-identify-this-image/comment-page-1/#comment-20108 fay Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:07:20 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=41109#comment-20108 in my excitement ! King Cophetua and the beggar maid ! in my excitement ! King Cophetua and the beggar maid !

]]> Comment on A VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM MYSTERY: Can anyone identify this image? by fay http://blog.londonconnection.com/2012/01/19/a-victoria-and-albert-museum-mystery-can-anyone-identify-this-image/comment-page-1/#comment-20107 fay Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:06:07 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=41109#comment-20107 Hi TOM so pleased to see you are back and ive just had a fantastic fix reading all your posts Great to see Hilary and Mike and OSLO Court !!! takes me back and all my favourite boxes in the Wallace my lunchtime stroll and Dickens ooooohhh my cup runneth over and NOW MY FAVOIRITE painter ! Sir Edward coley Burne jones its " the car of Love " 1870 the chariotis rolling down the streets of Siena i hour from here !! the designs are in new zeal .snd I hope you saw "the golden staircase too " uop fron the ground floor and I have " into the depths in my bathroom "!! ! and the beggar maid King also SADLY not the originals !!!!! oooooohhh you have mad my evening grazie tantissima Fay xxxx Hi TOM so pleased to see you are back and ive just had a fantastic fix reading all your posts Great to see Hilary and Mike and OSLO Court !!! takes me back and all my favourite boxes in the Wallace my lunchtime stroll and Dickens ooooohhh my cup runneth over and NOW MY FAVOIRITE painter ! Sir Edward coley Burne jones its ” the car of Love ” 1870 the chariotis rolling down the streets of Siena i hour from here !! the designs are in new zeal .snd I hope you saw “the golden staircase too ” uop fron the ground floor and I have ” into the depths in my bathroom “!! ! and the beggar maid King also SADLY not the originals !!!!! oooooohhh you have mad my evening grazie tantissima Fay xxxx

]]> Comment on 18th CENTURY SILK EMBROIDERY PICTURE by Catherine http://blog.londonconnection.com/2011/09/10/18th-century-silk-embroidery-picture/comment-page-1/#comment-20081 Catherine Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:19:08 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=29583#comment-20081 I love your website. I have two silk embroidered pictures which came to Australia from London with my great-grandmother. They are a pair - the design is drawn by what looks like pencil, then coloured, then fine single strand silk has been used to embellish the design in mostly long and short stitch. One picture has a rather effeminate shepherd standing under a tree where the name "Phyllis" has been carved. The other is a shepherdess - presumably Phyllis. I love them and treasure them. Regards, Catherine I love your website. I have two silk embroidered pictures which came to Australia from London with my great-grandmother. They are a pair – the design is drawn by what looks like pencil, then coloured, then fine single strand silk has been used to embellish the design in mostly long and short stitch. One picture has a rather effeminate shepherd standing under a tree where the name “Phyllis” has been carved. The other is a shepherdess – presumably Phyllis. I love them and treasure them.
Regards, Catherine

]]> Comment on ST. GEORGE’S CHAPEL: THE 76 ROYAL BEASTS OF THE ROYAL HOUSES OF PLANTAGENET AND TUDOR by A weekend in Windsor, England - Travel, Food, and WineTravel, Food, and Wine http://blog.londonconnection.com/2011/11/21/st-georges-chapel-the-76-royal-beasts-of-the-royal-houses-of-plantagenet-and-tudor/comment-page-1/#comment-20072 A weekend in Windsor, England - Travel, Food, and WineTravel, Food, and Wine Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:42:33 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=36399#comment-20072 [...] ST. GEORGE’S CHAPEL: THE 76 ROYAL BEASTS OF THE ROYAL … [...] [...] ST. GEORGE’S CHAPEL: THE 76 ROYAL BEASTS OF THE ROYAL … [...]

]]> Comment on Can anyone identify this monument sculpture? by tmooresr http://blog.londonconnection.com/2012/01/22/can-anyone-identify-this-monument-sculpture/comment-page-1/#comment-20025 tmooresr Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:17:20 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=41298#comment-20025 I know it looks like the pickle in the background, but it is not. Come more into central London, near Trafalgar Square. I know it looks like the pickle in the background, but it is not. Come more into central London, near Trafalgar Square.

]]> Comment on Can anyone identify this monument sculpture? by Kathrin http://blog.londonconnection.com/2012/01/22/can-anyone-identify-this-monument-sculpture/comment-page-1/#comment-20023 Kathrin Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:16:55 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=41298#comment-20023 Hi Tom I have no idea where the statue is, but I thought that I'm maybe able to figure it out with some detective work... Sherlock Holmes or so.... What I found out so far; the thing in the background seems to be the Gherkin. And there is a Britannia Pub in Monument street. Does Britannia happen to be in the backyard of the pub or of a nearby building? Hi Tom

I have no idea where the statue is, but I thought that I’m maybe able to figure it out with some detective work… Sherlock Holmes or so….
What I found out so far; the thing in the background seems to be the Gherkin. And there is a Britannia Pub in Monument street. Does Britannia happen to be in the backyard of the pub or of a nearby building?

]]> Comment on LONDON 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY IVORY THEATER TICKETS/TOKENS — Help me find a few more! by Richard http://blog.londonconnection.com/2011/07/28/london-18th-and-19th-century-ivory-theater-tickets/comment-page-1/#comment-19941 Richard Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:50:09 +0000 http://blog.londonconnection.com/?p=27487#comment-19941 I'm sure the fact that the above necklace of Elizabeth Taylor sold for $314,500 has nothing to do with your search for more of these theatre passes / tokens! I’m sure the fact that the above necklace of Elizabeth Taylor sold for $314,500 has nothing to do with your search for more of these theatre passes / tokens!

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