Julia Abel Smith
@juliaabelsmith.bsky.social
Author of 'Forbidden Wife', biography of Lady Augusta Murray (1761-1830), previous Duchess of Sussex.
Paintings & sculpture; Georgian buildings; hatchments & monuments; Essex, Suffolk, Cambridge & Scotland.
Paintings & sculpture; Georgian buildings; hatchments & monuments; Essex, Suffolk, Cambridge & Scotland.
Beautiful headstone Lida Cardozo Kindersley designed for my brother in Lavenham Cemetery
November 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Beautiful headstone Lida Cardozo Kindersley designed for my brother in Lavenham Cemetery
Doctors’ monuments at Holt in Norfolk
October 1, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Doctors’ monuments at Holt in Norfolk
Brassed off?
September 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Brassed off?
On #InternationalCatDay my favourite cat-themed artwork is Philip Wilson Steer's utterly delightful 'Hydrangeas' featuring a woman playing with a black cat with a white bib, from #TheFitzwilliamMuseum, Cambridge.
August 8, 2025 at 12:17 PM
On #InternationalCatDay my favourite cat-themed artwork is Philip Wilson Steer's utterly delightful 'Hydrangeas' featuring a woman playing with a black cat with a white bib, from #TheFitzwilliamMuseum, Cambridge.
The joy of glorious fan vaulting at #Peterborough Cathedral counteracts a rainy morning.
June 7, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The joy of glorious fan vaulting at #Peterborough Cathedral counteracts a rainy morning.
Thank you Simon, I wondered if it was a memorial or a thanksgiving plaque: not entirely clear.
May 14, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Thank you Simon, I wondered if it was a memorial or a thanksgiving plaque: not entirely clear.
Beautiful example of opus sectile work in Cromer parish church. No mention in my edition of Pevsner but must be from the Powell workshop?
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May 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Beautiful example of opus sectile work in Cromer parish church. No mention in my edition of Pevsner but must be from the Powell workshop?
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No better way of spending a sunny Wednesday in May than visiting 4 historic churches @johnevigar.bsky.social
Unspoilt Bradwell would make a superb film location. #FriendsofEssexChurches
Unspoilt Bradwell would make a superb film location. #FriendsofEssexChurches
May 8, 2025 at 8:32 AM
No better way of spending a sunny Wednesday in May than visiting 4 historic churches @johnevigar.bsky.social
Unspoilt Bradwell would make a superb film location. #FriendsofEssexChurches
Unspoilt Bradwell would make a superb film location. #FriendsofEssexChurches
A good day to visit Carisbrooke Castle - panoramic views of the Isle of Wight and the mainland. What a magnificent fortification and delightful summer home for Princess Beatrice, long-suffering daughter of Queen Victoria.
March 15, 2025 at 5:43 PM
A good day to visit Carisbrooke Castle - panoramic views of the Isle of Wight and the mainland. What a magnificent fortification and delightful summer home for Princess Beatrice, long-suffering daughter of Queen Victoria.
This beautiful tiny Van Gogh seems appropriate for the first signs of Spring today #VanGoghMuseum
March 2, 2025 at 9:38 PM
This beautiful tiny Van Gogh seems appropriate for the first signs of Spring today #VanGoghMuseum
Who knew that Vincent Van Gogh was a teaching assistant at a Ramsgate boarding school?
View of 1876, Royal Road
View of 1876, Royal Road
March 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Who knew that Vincent Van Gogh was a teaching assistant at a Ramsgate boarding school?
View of 1876, Royal Road
View of 1876, Royal Road
Astonishing cotton floor cover (it’s enormous) c.1650 decorated with poppies at the Mughal Exhibition at the V&A.
Also delicate miniatures, colourful glass and eye-popping diamonds.
Also delicate miniatures, colourful glass and eye-popping diamonds.
January 5, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Astonishing cotton floor cover (it’s enormous) c.1650 decorated with poppies at the Mughal Exhibition at the V&A.
Also delicate miniatures, colourful glass and eye-popping diamonds.
Also delicate miniatures, colourful glass and eye-popping diamonds.
An unusual memorial of 1909 in the chancel at Dedham to James Hewitt, befriender of the poor. Would love to know more but could not see a signature.
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December 20, 2024 at 7:11 AM
An unusual memorial of 1909 in the chancel at Dedham to James Hewitt, befriender of the poor. Would love to know more but could not see a signature.
@johnevigar.bsky.social
@johnevigar.bsky.social
The Fitzwilliam Museum shop was the birthplace of @artukdotorg.bsky.social - when Fred Hohler, disappointed at the lack of a paintings catalogue, decided to set up what was then The Public Foundation. What a magnificent resource we can now all freely enjoy.
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December 17, 2024 at 4:45 PM
The Fitzwilliam Museum shop was the birthplace of @artukdotorg.bsky.social - when Fred Hohler, disappointed at the lack of a paintings catalogue, decided to set up what was then The Public Foundation. What a magnificent resource we can now all freely enjoy.
@andrewshore.bsky.social
@andrewshore.bsky.social
Often wondered if this depicts the Margravine?
She is on a wall near the tube line in Margravine Gardens, Barons Court, London.
She is on a wall near the tube line in Margravine Gardens, Barons Court, London.
December 10, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Often wondered if this depicts the Margravine?
She is on a wall near the tube line in Margravine Gardens, Barons Court, London.
She is on a wall near the tube line in Margravine Gardens, Barons Court, London.
Orchid Hunters of Brazil 1950 by Tirzah Garwood at her exhibition currently at Dulwich.
Much to enjoy in a perfectly curated show: drawings, oils, collages and marble papers as well as gems by her husband, Eric Ravilious.
Much to enjoy in a perfectly curated show: drawings, oils, collages and marble papers as well as gems by her husband, Eric Ravilious.
December 7, 2024 at 8:46 AM
Orchid Hunters of Brazil 1950 by Tirzah Garwood at her exhibition currently at Dulwich.
Much to enjoy in a perfectly curated show: drawings, oils, collages and marble papers as well as gems by her husband, Eric Ravilious.
Much to enjoy in a perfectly curated show: drawings, oils, collages and marble papers as well as gems by her husband, Eric Ravilious.
Your heart-warming blog reminded me of my visit to the Story Room at the Harris Tweed Authority in Stornoway where many of the beautiful hues come from heather dye. @jillwhitelock.bsky.social
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December 5, 2024 at 5:18 PM
Your heart-warming blog reminded me of my visit to the Story Room at the Harris Tweed Authority in Stornoway where many of the beautiful hues come from heather dye. @jillwhitelock.bsky.social
@donaldsmithgraphic.bsky.social
@donaldsmithgraphic.bsky.social
Yes, having read a biography of her son, I think Catherine, the Russian Countess of Pembroke was very influential in the design and decoration of Thomas Wyatt’s unusual parish church at Wilton.
Here is the lovely portrait of her by Thomas Lawrence in the house.
Here is the lovely portrait of her by Thomas Lawrence in the house.
December 5, 2024 at 12:02 PM
Yes, having read a biography of her son, I think Catherine, the Russian Countess of Pembroke was very influential in the design and decoration of Thomas Wyatt’s unusual parish church at Wilton.
Here is the lovely portrait of her by Thomas Lawrence in the house.
Here is the lovely portrait of her by Thomas Lawrence in the house.
After 900 years will Smithfield Meat Market really close?
The level ground or 'smooth field' was an ideal location for building - both the market and St Bart's Hospital next door.
'Smithfield Spires' 1931 by Harold Steggles
The level ground or 'smooth field' was an ideal location for building - both the market and St Bart's Hospital next door.
'Smithfield Spires' 1931 by Harold Steggles
November 27, 2024 at 2:03 PM
After 900 years will Smithfield Meat Market really close?
The level ground or 'smooth field' was an ideal location for building - both the market and St Bart's Hospital next door.
'Smithfield Spires' 1931 by Harold Steggles
The level ground or 'smooth field' was an ideal location for building - both the market and St Bart's Hospital next door.
'Smithfield Spires' 1931 by Harold Steggles
In Step with Pugin - Kent Staircase in #Ramsgate decorated with tiles designed by local students after a visit to Pugin's home, The Grange.
#TilesonTuesday
November 26, 2024 at 4:49 PM
In Step with Pugin - Kent Staircase in #Ramsgate decorated with tiles designed by local students after a visit to Pugin's home, The Grange.
#TilesonTuesday
Elwin Hawthorne's painting of 'Almshouses, Mile End Road' 1934 at the East London Group exhibition at the Nunnery Gallery, Bow.
Trinity House built the almshouses in 1695 for '28 decay'd Masters & Commanders of Ships or the Widows of such'. @eastlondongroup.bsky.social
Trinity House built the almshouses in 1695 for '28 decay'd Masters & Commanders of Ships or the Widows of such'. @eastlondongroup.bsky.social
November 25, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Elwin Hawthorne's painting of 'Almshouses, Mile End Road' 1934 at the East London Group exhibition at the Nunnery Gallery, Bow.
Trinity House built the almshouses in 1695 for '28 decay'd Masters & Commanders of Ships or the Widows of such'. @eastlondongroup.bsky.social
Trinity House built the almshouses in 1695 for '28 decay'd Masters & Commanders of Ships or the Widows of such'. @eastlondongroup.bsky.social
November 22, 2024 at 5:15 PM
A beautiful calm sea-view from the Isle of Wight to cheer you
November 22, 2024 at 4:52 PM
A beautiful calm sea-view from the Isle of Wight to cheer you
The East London Group exhibition at the Nunnery Gallery opposite Bow Church is well worth a visit. Tranquil paintings by Walter Steggles and Elwin Hawthorne.
Alan Waltham, who has done so much to publicise the group's work, is leading a walk this afternoon, see Bow Arts
@eastlondongroup.bsky.social
Alan Waltham, who has done so much to publicise the group's work, is leading a walk this afternoon, see Bow Arts
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November 21, 2024 at 11:43 AM
The East London Group exhibition at the Nunnery Gallery opposite Bow Church is well worth a visit. Tranquil paintings by Walter Steggles and Elwin Hawthorne.
Alan Waltham, who has done so much to publicise the group's work, is leading a walk this afternoon, see Bow Arts
@eastlondongroup.bsky.social
Alan Waltham, who has done so much to publicise the group's work, is leading a walk this afternoon, see Bow Arts
@eastlondongroup.bsky.social