The School of Fontainebleau, the cultural centrepiece of the French Renaissance, was a highly prolific artistic hub that played a crucial role in the French printmaking practices during …
… By 1673, architect Hugh May, now promoted to Comptroller of the Works at Windsor, was responsible for the remodelling of many of the buildings at Windsor Castle, replacing the …
… Apparently determined that the nation was not yet ready for unadulterated festivity, the queen controversially ordered that the location for the wedding should be Windsor Castle, which …
This volume, the third in the series, discusses the works of 11 British 18th-century writers, providing information on the nature of the MS, date, variant title (s), state of completion, …
… She has contributed features to all three of the UK dolls' house magazines over many years. She now writes exclusively for Dolls' House and Miniature Scene Magazine on a freelance …
… She does however conclude that a Manor House standing on the banks of the Colne, almost equidistant between Windsor and London would be the perfect residence for a nobleman …
This Pitkin Guide peeps inside to find out what life was like for all in the Middle Ages, rich and poor alike. Look out for more Pitkin Guides on the very best of British history, heritage and …