Author Archives: Alison

Eleanor in St. Albans

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

I must thank Adrian for a) showing me the following photo and b) allowing me to post it here for your delectation. Eleanor is feeling a bit neglected you know, and demanded something of a short update. The following is … Continue reading →

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Can You Help the Castle Find Maurice?

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

We certainly hope so – do get in touch with the office if you have any information. Art Historian Dr Bendor Grosvenor has very kindly posted a picture of Prince Maurice of Nassau on his website Art History News, which … Continue reading →

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Art Crushes Remembered

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

Whilst I come down from the adrenalin of exams and am drooling at the thought of a recent gallery visit, I thought I’d update and point out some previous artists and works of art that I’ve mentioned here before. I … Continue reading →

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New Films: The Artist

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

I have some posts in the pipeline, but in the meantime while I’m studying for my exams – please feast your eyes on The Artist. It’s no secret that I love old black and white films, so this is right … Continue reading →

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Support the Military Wives for the Christmas Number One!

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

*Warning* slightly emotional Christmas message ahead… I don’t normally like to post two songs or music videos in a row, but this is special – so here goes! The Mum loves The Choir with Gareth Malone (if you haven’t seen … Continue reading →

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Nightwish – Storytime

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

I love Nightwish, so I was particularly happy to see that they have a new album out this week: Imaginaerum. Here is their first single – Storytime.

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Art Crush – William Dobson, and the tale of Prince Rupert

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

I’ve got lots of art crushes – something that I want to explore further here when I have time.  Suffice to say, however that I absolutely love portraits.  If fact, I think I’d like to specialise in them one day. … Continue reading →

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Books I’ve Been Lusting After Lately

Posted on November 14, 2011 by

Some brand new, some fairly new ones here: English Country Houses Interiors by Jeremy Musson I love any books by Musson.       Bergere, Poke and Cottage: Understanding Early Nineteenth Century Headwear by Serena Dyer I am really in … Continue reading →

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Carol Concerts at Castle Fraser

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

Still can’t quite believe the castle season has ended already.  Here, however, is the carol concerts flyer for info. for early December. Don’t leave it too late, they’re very popular and often sell out!

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New Films: Anonymous

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

I don’t necessarily buy into this theory, but the film does look amazing! What if Shakespeare didn’t write his own work?

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