Category Archives: Eleanor

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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Portrait of Edward I With a Touch of Regency

Posted on February 11, 2010 by

Longtime readers may remember I bought an original watercolour of Eleanor some years ago.  I’ve just come across a comission the same artist has completed of her husband Edward I! I do like it – just wish it wasn’t modelled … Continue reading →

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The Seven Ages of Britain

Posted on February 7, 2010 by

Hands up who’s seen this new programme presented by David Dimbleby?  I watched it on BBC1 last Sunday, second episode tonight.  You can also catch it on the iPlayer… I really enjoyed it – not so much the speeding through … Continue reading →

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Eleanor’s Cross At Waltham

Posted on November 30, 2009 by

Take a look at my lovely ‘new’ 1880s picture of Eleanor’s cross at Waltham.  I had not seen this particular image previously, and was admiring it last week. Enter the lovely Carol – who got it for me!  Sending lots … Continue reading →

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A Few Loose Ends

Posted on October 5, 2009 by

Here’s the part where I finally get to update on lots of things that I’ve been either doing or attempting to do this year. With reference to castle visits.  I managed to visit Delgatie Castle again, and it was sunny … Continue reading →

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A Forgotten Coin

Posted on January 30, 2009 by

Last year I chronicled the sorting of the coin collection.  It turned out I had some rather interesting coins that I hadn’t noticed before. Namely, one of the Prince Regent, or George IV, and even more exciting, one of Charles … Continue reading →

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Eleanor Redux

Posted on January 22, 2009 by

Some of the sharper eyed, or more regular visitors amongst you will have noticed that EleanorBlog has had an update and new look. This year, it will have been going for 2 years, and I’ve just bought 2 more years … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Blogoversary Winners

Posted on May 9, 2008 by

Thanks again to all of you who voted and commented on what you like to see, and would like to see in future on EleanorBlog. Thanks to the poll people I picked being a bit rubbish, I have just compiled … Continue reading →

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It’s Exactly a Week to My First Blogoversary Already!

Posted on April 14, 2008 by

I’m shocked at how fast the time has gone.  This means that now I have to really sort out my website for Eleanor of Castile and upload the photos and articles that I have written etc. The problem is I … Continue reading →

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Eleanor of Castile by Mark Satchwill

Posted on February 15, 2008 by

Thanks to the lovely Alianore, I recently discovered the work of UK artist Mark Satchwill. We have all been particularly admiring Mark’s watercolours of Edward II (Eleanor’s youngest son) and Isabella. I also looked through his portfolio of work, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Eleanor | 4 Comments