Category Archives: Architecture

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 →

Posted in Architecture, Art, Books, Costume, History | 4 Comments

City Graveyard Wanderings

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

I have been over the Summer wandering around some city graveyards during my lunch – the largest of which is St Peter’s Cemetery, Aberdeen. This is a massive cemetery on King Street, and has graves from the Eighteenth Century, but … Continue reading →

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The Cowdray Park Sale

Posted on August 13, 2011 by

This sale is certainly interesting to me for a number of reasons historically and art-wise, but not least because the contents of Dunecht House are included in the sale. Cowdray Park, when I last heard is also up for sale, … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique, Architecture, Art, History | 2 Comments

The (More Than) Six Month Book Haul

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

Two things I love – hunting for interesting things in junk/collectible/antique shops and finding history/art books.  So, in over six months, I have hunted down the following lovelies that I have been looking for for a while: Mark Girouard, Life … Continue reading →

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New Castle Purchase?

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

Since I haven’t managed to set up my property empire yet with either Tillycairn or Midmar Castles, how about Blair Castle, Ayrshire instead? Any takers?  It looks lovely inside…and it’s only 8 million. Blair Castle, Ayrshire Article about sale of … Continue reading →

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Virtual Tours

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

The National Trust for Scotland I discovered recently has been putting online some virtual tours of their properties.  The particular reason I noticed is that they did one for the view from the top of the tower at the castle. … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art, Internet, Places to go | 3 Comments

Help Save Hartlebury Castle

Posted on April 28, 2011 by

Can you help Hartlebury? I’ve been meaning to talk about Hartlebury Castle, Worcestershire for a while.  Not heard of Hartlebury before?  Well, if you’re a fan of historic buildings that you should find out more about it now! The Hartlebury … Continue reading →

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Field Trips Galore!

Posted on March 12, 2011 by

Just a quick hello, to thank everyone who has supported me with my study and exams recently – I passed with flying colours! I am now doing several more History of Art and Scottish History courses.  I thought my regular … Continue reading →

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I’m Watching You…

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

If you readers are anything like me, your radar systems will be working to identify any potential programmes about historic houses – so here are a few of my favourites from the past and present… Castle in the Country – … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art, History, TV | 4 Comments

Eleanor Restored

Posted on August 28, 2010 by

I was excited to hear recently that the Eleanor Cross at Charing Cross in London has been restored.  Though it is not an original cross, and in the incorrect place as well (outside Charing Cross station) I am still really … Continue reading →

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