Articles related to "William Kent"



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.
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A Day Out at Thameside Chiswick
The Travelsleuth takes the Thames riverbus to Chiswick to lunch at a smuggler's haunt, see Burlington's Palladian villa and enjoy a musical evening.
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Claude Lorrain
His idealized landscape paintings - inspired by ancient Greek and Roman ideals - motivated later artists, gardeners, and landscape designers.
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Free Galleries in London – Royal Academy Arts
The Royal Academy of Arts close by to Piccadilly Circus in London is a unique art gallery in that it is privately funded by eminent artists of the times.
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John Wootton 1682/3-1764
Although not much is known about his life John Wootton's paintings of horses were greatly admired by the aristocracy of 18th century England.
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Mystery Authors Meet Fans at 40th Bouchercon
Bouchercon, the world's largest annual mystery convention, will once again award its prestigious Anthony Awards at the event's closing ceremonies.
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Broadlands Fun with Ferrets, Fish and Falcons
The Travelsleuth pays his annual visit to the CLA Game Fair taking place this year at Broadlands, Palladian stately home of Lord Romsey, but must regretfully stand back from the delicious array of gourmet goodies on display.
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Egyptian Mummies and the R.A - it's London in June! ,
The Travelsleuth visits London’s June Antique Fairs, the Royal Parks and the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition where he rediscovers the art of the Brotherhood of Ruralists.
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Historic Royal Palaces - Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace has been home to royalty for over 200 years, including William and Mary, Queen Victoria, Queen Mary, and Princess Diana.
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Diana Dresses for Kensington Palace Display
Princess Diana's gorgeous gowns go on permanent display at Kensington Palace after touring the world for charity. The Travelsleuth looks at the red brick park house converted into a palace by Sir Christopher Wren for William III.
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Jardins Anglo-Chinois
The jardin anglo-chinois grew out of the English landscape style, but it was just a little bit different.
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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.
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Travelsleuth's Diary: February Highlights. Page 3.
Court Circular. Buckingham Palace instructions for ticket applications to Trooping the Colour, The Queen's Birthday Parade on 15 June. The pageantry and its historic venue the Horse Guards Parade.
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Red Poppies for Remembrance
Red Poppies for Remembrance. Britain and the Commonwealth join The Queen at the London Cenotaph on Armistice Day, 11 November, to pay tribute to all who fell in two world wars and armed conflicts around the world, and the innocent dead of 11 September. <B>Updated 7 March, 2002.</B>
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Tradition and Styles of Landscape Design
A synopsis of western garden styles from antiquity to modern times with emphasis on the formal versus informal design concepts.
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The General's Daughter | The Red Violin | Tarzan
Murder of passion, passionate music, musical apeman.
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The Princess Diana Memorial Walkway
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt traces the designated Princess Diana Memorial Walk through London's St. James's and Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens to the Diana Memorial Playground near Kensington Palace, taking afternoon tea at the Ritz en route.
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