In the early decades of the 15th century, the small city state of Florence was the birthplace of an astonishing, bloodless, revolution, now known as the renaissance. Many of its painters, composers, musicians, architects, thinkers, philosophers and patrons knew and influenced each other. None more so than the sculptor, Donatello, (above) who created new worlds […]
Kington Langley Artists are holding an exhibition/sale of their fabulous and varied paintings in aid of Doorway Chippenham. Some of the Doorway artists' work will also be on display and for sale. Pop along on Saturday 24 June between 10am and 4pm at Kington Langley Village Hall. Tea, coffee, and cake will be available. You can also have […]
'Bombed, Burned or Bulldozed' - Britain's Lost House‘. There is something incomparably romantic about a long-lost country house, and although Britain still possesses some of the finest of these architectural treasures to be found anywhere, many have been destroyed. A single ruined lodge or pavilion, an over-grown drive or group of mature trees are sometimes […]
