Articles related to "Walpole"
Walpole's Strawberry Hill House Restoration
The half-way point in a major restoration project at Strawberry Hill House, Walpole's fantasy gothic castle, has been marked by the installation of a gilded weathervane.
strawberry hill house fantasy gothic castle • horace walpole twickenham • walpole's 'committee of taste' • gothic revival 19th century • 19th-century gothic revival
The half-way point in a major restoration project at Strawberry Hill House, Walpole's fantasy gothic castle, has been marked by the installation of a gilded weathervane.
strawberry hill house fantasy gothic castle • horace walpole twickenham • walpole's 'committee of taste' • gothic revival 19th century • 19th-century gothic revival
Robert Walpole: British Censorship
Robert Walpole was powerful enough to excite many satirists, but also to punish them. Here's how one politician changed the course of theatre history in the UK.
licensing act • walpole • satire • politics • censorship
Robert Walpole was powerful enough to excite many satirists, but also to punish them. Here's how one politician changed the course of theatre history in the UK.
licensing act • walpole • satire • politics • censorship
Hamlet's Setting and the Gothic Tradition
Walpole's gothic novel takes lessons from Shakespeare's tragedy.
hamlet • gothic • setting • the castle of otranto • horace walpole
Walpole's gothic novel takes lessons from Shakespeare's tragedy.
hamlet • gothic • setting • the castle of otranto • horace walpole
South-West Australia's highlights
South-west Western Australia is a beautiful part of the world, and destinations such as Margaret River, Denmark, Albany and Walpole are great places to book a trip.
margaret river • denmark • albany • walpole • travel
South-west Western Australia is a beautiful part of the world, and destinations such as Margaret River, Denmark, Albany and Walpole are great places to book a trip.
margaret river • denmark • albany • walpole • travel
The English Aristocracy in the 18th Century
In the 18th century, the aristocracy in England was in a supremely powerful position. They controlled the government, owned most of the land and enjoyed colossal wealth
aristocracy • aristocrats • england • stately homes • brown
In the 18th century, the aristocracy in England was in a supremely powerful position. They controlled the government, owned most of the land and enjoyed colossal wealth
aristocracy • aristocrats • england • stately homes • brown
Claude Lorrain
His idealized landscape paintings - inspired by ancient Greek and Roman ideals - motivated later artists, gardeners, and landscape designers.
claude lorraine paintings • william kent • horace walpole • strawberry hill • rousham gardens
His idealized landscape paintings - inspired by ancient Greek and Roman ideals - motivated later artists, gardeners, and landscape designers.
claude lorraine paintings • william kent • horace walpole • strawberry hill • rousham gardens
Sublime Gardens
Romantics have attempted to create gardens which are intended to evoke feelings of melancholy, fear, and even sublime awe.
sublime • edmund burke • romantic movement • horace • walpole
Romantics have attempted to create gardens which are intended to evoke feelings of melancholy, fear, and even sublime awe.
sublime • edmund burke • romantic movement • horace • walpole
V&A Museum – Exhibitions Planned for 2009/10
New shows will explore India's Royal Courts, Horace Walpole and Strawberry Hill House, digital art, Grace Kelly's wardrobe, and Serge Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes.
v&a museum • victoria & albert • maharaja india royal courts • pablo picasso • horace walpole strawberry hill
New shows will explore India's Royal Courts, Horace Walpole and Strawberry Hill House, digital art, Grace Kelly's wardrobe, and Serge Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes.
v&a museum • victoria & albert • maharaja india royal courts • pablo picasso • horace walpole strawberry hill
Gothic Fiction – An Introduction
From the 18th century to the present day, Gothic fiction has fascinated and terrified. This introduction explains the origins of the genre and its popular conventions.
gothic • horace walpole • anne radcliffe • mathew lewis • terror writing
From the 18th century to the present day, Gothic fiction has fascinated and terrified. This introduction explains the origins of the genre and its popular conventions.
gothic • horace walpole • anne radcliffe • mathew lewis • terror writing
The South Sea Company
The South Sea Company was originally set up on the premise that trade with Spain would increase as a result of the War of the Spanish Succession.
south sea company • war of the spanish succession • south sea bubble • great britain • robert walpole
The South Sea Company was originally set up on the premise that trade with Spain would increase as a result of the War of the Spanish Succession.
south sea company • war of the spanish succession • south sea bubble • great britain • robert walpole
The Use of History in Gothic Literature
Readers of early Gothic novels did not expect the history portrayed in them to be accurate. Today's readers expect precision. Why were Gothic readers less demanding?
history in gothic literature • history rewritten • gothic novel • ann radcliffe • the mysteries of udolpho
Readers of early Gothic novels did not expect the history portrayed in them to be accurate. Today's readers expect precision. Why were Gothic readers less demanding?
history in gothic literature • history rewritten • gothic novel • ann radcliffe • the mysteries of udolpho
Themes and Motifs of the Castle of Otranto
Otranto is widely acknowledged to be the first gothic novel. The plot devices and storylines of this classic novel would set the stage for Gothic literature to come.
themes and motifs of the castle of otranto • the first gothic novel • the castle of otranto • plot of the castle of otranto • interpretations of the castle of otranto
Otranto is widely acknowledged to be the first gothic novel. The plot devices and storylines of this classic novel would set the stage for Gothic literature to come.
themes and motifs of the castle of otranto • the first gothic novel • the castle of otranto • plot of the castle of otranto • interpretations of the castle of otranto
Foliage Road Trip Getaways in New Hampshire
Each autumn NH maple trees turn into a kaleidoscope of reds, oranges and brilliant yellows for travelers to enjoy as they buy fresh farm produce at roadside stands.
autumn fall foliage • changing leaves leafs • new hampshire nh foliage • white mountain vacations • getaways
Each autumn NH maple trees turn into a kaleidoscope of reds, oranges and brilliant yellows for travelers to enjoy as they buy fresh farm produce at roadside stands.
autumn fall foliage • changing leaves leafs • new hampshire nh foliage • white mountain vacations • getaways
Revolutionary War Causes & Salutary Neglect
Direct and indirect policies regarding colonial affairs, coupled with decades of internal strife, provided the thirteen colonies with an opportunity to thrive.
causes of the revolutionary war • salutary neglect and the american revolution • english domestic problems and colonial america • noninterference with english colonies as a cause o • the navigation acts and the colonies
Direct and indirect policies regarding colonial affairs, coupled with decades of internal strife, provided the thirteen colonies with an opportunity to thrive.
causes of the revolutionary war • salutary neglect and the american revolution • english domestic problems and colonial america • noninterference with english colonies as a cause o • the navigation acts and the colonies
Early Crashes and Bubbles
'Irrational exuberance' always leads to bubbles and stock market crashes. This article is about some of the early ones, including Tulip Mania and the South Sea Bubble.
stock market crashes • bubbles • manias • irrational exuberance • tulip mania
'Irrational exuberance' always leads to bubbles and stock market crashes. This article is about some of the early ones, including Tulip Mania and the South Sea Bubble.
stock market crashes • bubbles • manias • irrational exuberance • tulip mania
George I
In 1714 George the Elector of Hanover became King of Great Britain after the death of Queen Anne. He was the great grandson of James I (VI).
george i • first hanoverian king of britain • unknown german protestant made king • the new king versus the old pretender • the emergence of prime ministers
In 1714 George the Elector of Hanover became King of Great Britain after the death of Queen Anne. He was the great grandson of James I (VI).
george i • first hanoverian king of britain • unknown german protestant made king • the new king versus the old pretender • the emergence of prime ministers
Theatre and the Church of Scotland
Theatrical endeavours were soon reactivated in England and Ireland, but not in Scotland following the restoration of Charles II in1660.
theatre and the church of scotland • patent law of 1737 closed venues and canongate con • church of scotland denounced theatres • licensing act of 1737 • tailor's hall concerts and theatre
Theatrical endeavours were soon reactivated in England and Ireland, but not in Scotland following the restoration of Charles II in1660.
theatre and the church of scotland • patent law of 1737 closed venues and canongate con • church of scotland denounced theatres • licensing act of 1737 • tailor's hall concerts and theatre
Thomas Gray Biography
Life and work of English poet Thomas Gray (1716-1771).
thomas gray biography • english poet thomas gray • elegy written in a country churchyard • thomas gray poems • poetry of thomas gray
Life and work of English poet Thomas Gray (1716-1771).
thomas gray biography • english poet thomas gray • elegy written in a country churchyard • thomas gray poems • poetry of thomas gray
John Gay Brief Biography
Brief biography of English poet and dramatist John Gay, best known for his ballad-opera satire, collaborated work with Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift.
john gay biography • english playwright john gay • gay the beggar's opera • john gay plays • john gay works
Brief biography of English poet and dramatist John Gay, best known for his ballad-opera satire, collaborated work with Alexander Pope and Jonathan Swift.
john gay biography • english playwright john gay • gay the beggar's opera • john gay plays • john gay works
The Lake District's Borrowdale Valley
The early settlers of the English Lake District were not Anglo-Saxons but Celts. Their language lingers in the names of many of the rivers, lakes and mountains.
borrowdale in the lake district • the bowder stone • rosthwaite • seathwaite the wettest place in england • keswick in the lake district
The early settlers of the English Lake District were not Anglo-Saxons but Celts. Their language lingers in the names of many of the rivers, lakes and mountains.
borrowdale in the lake district • the bowder stone • rosthwaite • seathwaite the wettest place in england • keswick in the lake district
The Savages – Review
An outstanding script, along with strong performances and direction, make this off-beat film come alive.
the savages • the savages movie • the savages review • the savages film • the savages themes
An outstanding script, along with strong performances and direction, make this off-beat film come alive.
the savages • the savages movie • the savages review • the savages film • the savages themes
The Brotherhood of Cain; or, Manfred’s Place as Gothic Hero
Lord Byron's Dramatic Poem MANFRED
byron • lord • byron • manfred • prometheus
Lord Byron's Dramatic Poem MANFRED
byron • lord • byron • manfred • prometheus
King George I
Rising from Elector of Hanover to the King of England at the age of 54, George I's ascension marked the beginning of the rule of the House of Hanover.
england • hanover • german • king george i • sophia dorothea
Rising from Elector of Hanover to the King of England at the age of 54, George I's ascension marked the beginning of the rule of the House of Hanover.
england • hanover • german • king george i • sophia dorothea
Performer Catherine Clive of Drury Lane
Catherine "Kitty" Clive was a prime audience favorite during her forty years on the British stage.
performer catherine clive of drury lane • british theatrical stage actress in london england • catherine "kitty" clive at drury lane • performance praise and salary raise • actresses feud over select role
Catherine "Kitty" Clive was a prime audience favorite during her forty years on the British stage.
performer catherine clive of drury lane • british theatrical stage actress in london england • catherine "kitty" clive at drury lane • performance praise and salary raise • actresses feud over select role
The Potteries of New England, Part III: Dedham
The distinctive blue and gray crackled glaze of Dedham pottery was serendipity!
pottery • american pottery • new england potteries • dedham pottery • antiques
The distinctive blue and gray crackled glaze of Dedham pottery was serendipity!
pottery • american pottery • new england potteries • dedham pottery • antiques
Campaign to save Clear Creek
Rarely does the community get a chance to save 576 acres of Carolinian habitat in Southwestern Ontario.
clear creek • nature • canada • ontario • naturalist
Rarely does the community get a chance to save 576 acres of Carolinian habitat in Southwestern Ontario.
clear creek • nature • canada • ontario • naturalist
George II
George II succeeded his father George I as King of Great Britain and the Elector of Hanover in 1727. His reign witnessed further British imperial expansion.
george ii • british king and elector of hanover • a more active king • the young pretender and the failure of the '45 • the expanding british empire
George II succeeded his father George I as King of Great Britain and the Elector of Hanover in 1727. His reign witnessed further British imperial expansion.
george ii • british king and elector of hanover • a more active king • the young pretender and the failure of the '45 • the expanding british empire
Looking after a rather large garden in the hills around Perth
A short piece about the use of Geraldton Wax, Chamelaucium uncinatum, in a large garden.
geraldton wax • chamelaucium uncinatum • purple pride • mullering brook • chamelaucium floriferum
A short piece about the use of Geraldton Wax, Chamelaucium uncinatum, in a large garden.
geraldton wax • chamelaucium uncinatum • purple pride • mullering brook • chamelaucium floriferum
A Rout in the Wilderness
Sometimes it takes awhile for a great man to become great. At the Battle of Great Meadows, Colonel George Washington is caught not quite ready for prime time.
george washington • fort necessity • pennsylvania • french and indian war • ohio river valley
Sometimes it takes awhile for a great man to become great. At the Battle of Great Meadows, Colonel George Washington is caught not quite ready for prime time.
george washington • fort necessity • pennsylvania • french and indian war • ohio river valley
English Landscape Gardens in the 1700s: The History of English Garden Design from Classical to Natural Style
The English landscape gardens of the eighteenth century are probably the country's greatest contribution to the visual arts.
history of english gardens • english landscape gardens • william kent • lancelot brown • humphrey repton
The English landscape gardens of the eighteenth century are probably the country's greatest contribution to the visual arts.
history of english gardens • english landscape gardens • william kent • lancelot brown • humphrey repton
Sissinghurst Castle - Part One
This is the first in a series of articles about the gardens of Sissinghurst Castle in Kent, England. This article gives a brief history of the castle before it was bought by Vita Sackville-West and her husband, Harold Nicolson.
sissinghurst • vita sackville-west • harold nicholson
This is the first in a series of articles about the gardens of Sissinghurst Castle in Kent, England. This article gives a brief history of the castle before it was bought by Vita Sackville-West and her husband, Harold Nicolson.
sissinghurst • vita sackville-west • harold nicholson
The Boston Strangler's Confession -Truth or Fiction? Part 2
Many still believe that Albert DeSalvo was not the Boston Strangler. Find out why he may have confessed to the grisly crimes and how the fight for the truth continues.
boston strangler • unsolved mystery • investigation • detective • crime
Many still believe that Albert DeSalvo was not the Boston Strangler. Find out why he may have confessed to the grisly crimes and how the fight for the truth continues.
boston strangler • unsolved mystery • investigation • detective • crime
A Brief History of Gothic Architecture
Gothic architecture in Europe and Great Britain grew out the Crusades. The rounded arches in churches soon evolved to the strong arch and Gothic style was born.
gothic • gothic architecture • notre dame cathedral • gothic revival • architecture
Gothic architecture in Europe and Great Britain grew out the Crusades. The rounded arches in churches soon evolved to the strong arch and Gothic style was born.
gothic • gothic architecture • notre dame cathedral • gothic revival • architecture
Buy Christmas Candy Online
Find Christmas candy gifts at online food and candy stores and send a delicious gift to a lucky friend.
christmas candy online • christmas candy gifts • online candy shops • old-fashioned christmas candy • christmas jelly beans
Find Christmas candy gifts at online food and candy stores and send a delicious gift to a lucky friend.
christmas candy online • christmas candy gifts • online candy shops • old-fashioned christmas candy • christmas jelly beans
Gothic in Bronte's Jane Eyre
The first in a series of articles discussing aspects of Charlotte Bronte's most famous novel.
gothic literature • byronic hero • gothic romance • victorian gothic fiction • the madwoman in the attic
The first in a series of articles discussing aspects of Charlotte Bronte's most famous novel.
gothic literature • byronic hero • gothic romance • victorian gothic fiction • the madwoman in the attic
Henry Fielding Biography
Brief biography of Henry Fielding, one of the popular playwrights in his time, most successful with Tom Jones, a Foundling.
henry fielding biography • fielding tom thumb • fielding tom jones • henry fielding books • fielding quotations
Brief biography of Henry Fielding, one of the popular playwrights in his time, most successful with Tom Jones, a Foundling.
henry fielding biography • fielding tom thumb • fielding tom jones • henry fielding books • fielding quotations
History of Brooks's
During the 18th and the 19th centuries, Brooks's gentlemen's club was a place for gaming, male bonding and political intrigue.
brooks's • brooks's gentlemen's club • brooks's of london • brooks club • brooks's beau brummel
During the 18th and the 19th centuries, Brooks's gentlemen's club was a place for gaming, male bonding and political intrigue.
brooks's • brooks's gentlemen's club • brooks's of london • brooks club • brooks's beau brummel
History of White's
White's, the UK's oldest and most prestigious gentlemen's club, is one of the places where centuries-old British tradition still thrives.
white's • white's gentlemen's club • white's of london • traditional gentlemen's clubs • white
White's, the UK's oldest and most prestigious gentlemen's club, is one of the places where centuries-old British tradition still thrives.
white's • white's gentlemen's club • white's of london • traditional gentlemen's clubs • white
Serendipity Comes from Sri Lanka
The word Serendipity (accidentally discovering something fortunate when not looking for it) is derived from Sri Lanka's ancient name Serendib - and typifies the island.
serendib • swarnadeep • cultural triangle • pinnawela • sigiriya
The word Serendipity (accidentally discovering something fortunate when not looking for it) is derived from Sri Lanka's ancient name Serendib - and typifies the island.
serendib • swarnadeep • cultural triangle • pinnawela • sigiriya
The Return of the Gothic Novel
The gothic genre encompasses a wide and varying range of books which hold in common several key elements-suspense, a touch of horror, and often romance.
mystery • supernatural • ghosts • haunted houses • castles
The gothic genre encompasses a wide and varying range of books which hold in common several key elements-suspense, a touch of horror, and often romance.
mystery • supernatural • ghosts • haunted houses • castles
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Lineage societies help members remember their history and honor those who sacrificed for their beliefs.
lineage society • lineage societies • daughters of the confederacy • udc • confederate states
Lineage societies help members remember their history and honor those who sacrificed for their beliefs.
lineage society • lineage societies • daughters of the confederacy • udc • confederate states
Vanity Fair
An exploration into the vanities of Thackeray's characters. This article provides a look at humorous historical qualities of the novel as well as British life.
becky sharp • thackeray • british • france • satire
An exploration into the vanities of Thackeray's characters. This article provides a look at humorous historical qualities of the novel as well as British life.
becky sharp • thackeray • british • france • satire
H. P. Lovecraft's Letters
By all estimates, H. P. Lovecraft (1890-1937) wrote 100,000 letters in his lifetime. That's 8 to 10 a day, every day, for almost 30 years.
h.p. lovecraft • robert e. howard • clark ashton smith • great correspondents • weird fiction
By all estimates, H. P. Lovecraft (1890-1937) wrote 100,000 letters in his lifetime. That's 8 to 10 a day, every day, for almost 30 years.
h.p. lovecraft • robert e. howard • clark ashton smith • great correspondents • weird fiction
Harvard Alumni from Classes of 1741-1745
The list of these 1741-1745 Harvard graduates reads like a "Who's Who" of leaders that were instrumental in changing America from colony to new nation.
1740s harvard graduates • harvard graduates were nation builders • harvard and history • harvard graduates and the american revolution • colonial harvard graduates
The list of these 1741-1745 Harvard graduates reads like a "Who's Who" of leaders that were instrumental in changing America from colony to new nation.
1740s harvard graduates • harvard graduates were nation builders • harvard and history • harvard graduates and the american revolution • colonial harvard graduates
Old Town History, Margate in Kent, England
Margate has a long history as a seaside town, at one time frequented by royalty. There are many places to see and visit which were a part of that history.
historical margate • history of isle of thanet • places to see in margate • turner margate • turner contemporary margate
Margate has a long history as a seaside town, at one time frequented by royalty. There are many places to see and visit which were a part of that history.
historical margate • history of isle of thanet • places to see in margate • turner margate • turner contemporary margate
Picturesque Gardens
The picturesque movement of the late eighteenth century created gardens with a wilder beauty than the smooth lawns of the classic English landscape garden.
picturesque movement • english landscape garden • garden design
The picturesque movement of the late eighteenth century created gardens with a wilder beauty than the smooth lawns of the classic English landscape garden.
picturesque movement • english landscape garden • garden design
The English War of Jenkins' Ear
The War of Jenkins Ear was fought in Europe between 1739 and 1748; it was started by a single act of barbarism - the severing of an ear by the Spanish Coast Guard.
war of jenkins ear • what was the war of jenkins ear • wars between england and spain • war against spain • robert jenkins
The War of Jenkins Ear was fought in Europe between 1739 and 1748; it was started by a single act of barbarism - the severing of an ear by the Spanish Coast Guard.
war of jenkins ear • what was the war of jenkins ear • wars between england and spain • war against spain • robert jenkins
The Rocky Road to Ratification - Part IV
Join me on this final leg of the journey to discover how New Hampshire became the State that made a nation.
ratification • keystone • us constitution • nh constitution • constitutional convention
Join me on this final leg of the journey to discover how New Hampshire became the State that made a nation.
ratification • keystone • us constitution • nh constitution • constitutional convention
Ann Radcliffe – A Brief Biography
English writer Ann Radcliffe, whilst not inventing the Gothic novel, took it to new heights with soaring idyllic descriptions, poetry recitations, and eerie atmospheres.
ann radcliffe • gothic novel • gothics • the mysteries of udolpho • the romance of the forest
English writer Ann Radcliffe, whilst not inventing the Gothic novel, took it to new heights with soaring idyllic descriptions, poetry recitations, and eerie atmospheres.
ann radcliffe • gothic novel • gothics • the mysteries of udolpho • the romance of the forest
Labour’s Great Britain: Remodeling Westminster
The United Kingdom, Europe’s oldest democracy, is going through a serious process of institutional transition. Devolution towards the new regional parliaments in Scotland and Wales is one significant aspect of the changes. The turn of a centuries-old tradition of centralism shows, however, the determination of Tony Blair’s governing Labour Party to reform the very heart of British politics. Many other projects are yet underway, such as a reform of the House of Lords and of the electoral system. Many of the new concepts, such as people’s sovereignty, federalism and proportional rule, have swapped over to Britain from the Continent, especially through the influence exercised by the EU-integration. Many of the reforms planned by Labour are therefore moving the British democracy closer to its counterparts on the Continent. Thus, the world’s first and unique model of parliamentary democracy could soon lose many of its former peculiarities. All together these changes are going to transform almost any aspect of the British political tradition as we knew it, with the risk to jeopardize even the unique stability, pragmatism and efficiency that has always distinguished the Westminster model.
tony • blair • labour • westminster • britain
The United Kingdom, Europe’s oldest democracy, is going through a serious process of institutional transition. Devolution towards the new regional parliaments in Scotland and Wales is one significant aspect of the changes. The turn of a centuries-old tradition of centralism shows, however, the determination of Tony Blair’s governing Labour Party to reform the very heart of British politics. Many other projects are yet underway, such as a reform of the House of Lords and of the electoral system. Many of the new concepts, such as people’s sovereignty, federalism and proportional rule, have swapped over to Britain from the Continent, especially through the influence exercised by the EU-integration. Many of the reforms planned by Labour are therefore moving the British democracy closer to its counterparts on the Continent. Thus, the world’s first and unique model of parliamentary democracy could soon lose many of its former peculiarities. All together these changes are going to transform almost any aspect of the British political tradition as we knew it, with the risk to jeopardize even the unique stability, pragmatism and efficiency that has always distinguished the Westminster model.
tony • blair • labour • westminster • britain
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