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Eminent Victorian
For they stood in one of the famous wood and common lands of Southern England – great beeches towering overhead – glades opening to right and left – ferny paths …
Read MoreTreasured Possessions
“March 3rd 83Dear SirThanks for your note; the gout sticks to me so that I am still unable to make any appointment, but I will come on the very first …
Read MoreAbbotsford
More poking about the homes of the literary great and the good this week with a visit to Walter Scott’s home, Abbotsford. Reminiscent of Walpole’s project, here is another attempt …
Read MoreSlumming in Sussex
I had a splendid day last Wednesday (16 June 2010) popping my proletarian nose into the houses and lives of the Bloomsbury Group. A fascinating programme of visits started at …
Read MoreThe White Guard
Whenever I try to talk about Mikhail Bulgakov I go all spluttery and purple-faced, my eyes water, I choke and gasp, and I might after a few minutes’ gibbering manage …
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