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Think Britain, Think Paull Your Personal Travel Advisor
Issue 342 | 19th August 2020
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Welcome |
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I write a great deal about our great gardens, literary and location shrines, and cathedrals but this week, I’m taking a closer look at some of the remarkable treasures inside some of our stately homes.
As 4 of them are close to the main routes between London and Southampton, they will be irresistible to cruise clients with a serious interest in priceless art collections.
Next week, I’m sharing a booth at ASTA Global Live with my top story, Waddesdon Manor. Take a look and then come and learn more about Custom GB at their booth.
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A Rothschild Treasury Revealed |
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This permanent gallery at Waddesdon Manor celebrates the Rothschilds as collectors of extraordinary objects made from rare and precious materials. Densely displayed and beautifully lit, it offers an intense opportunity to enjoy and understand objects made from silver, silver-gilt, rock crystal, amber, ivory and enamel including spectacular jewellery and intricate clocks of profound significance to the family. |
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Life Above and Below Stairs |
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Inspired by the Baroque palaces of Europe, 17th century Petworth House displays the finest art and sculpture collection in the care of the National Trust, including major works by Van Dyck, Turner, Reynolds and Gainsborough. The servants’ quarters offer a glimpse of the hustle and bustle of life as seen on the screen at Downton Abbey!
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See The Collections At Pallant House |
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This historic Queen Anne townhouse is home to one of Britain’s most distinctive modern art museums. It tells the story of British art from 1900 to the present day. In its 20 galleries, you can see the work of Lucian Freud, Barbara Hepworth, John Piper, Eduardo Paolozzi and many more greats from the history of modern art.
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Explore The Art Treasures At Wilton House |
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The ancestral home of the Earls of Pembroke for over 470 years, the chief architectural features here are the magnificent 17th century state apartments which include the famous Single and Double Cube Rooms. The house contains one of Europe’s finest art collections with over 230 original paintings including works by Van Dyck, Rubens, Joshua Reynolds and Brueghel. |
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Meet The Elizabethans At Montacute House |
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Built in English Renaissance style, this Grade I listed building with its elegant chimneys, carved parapets and large mullioned windows has remained virtually unchanged since Elizabethan times. The magnificent state rooms include a long gallery where the side rooms play host to an impressive collection of Elizabethan and Jacobean portraits from the National Gallery in London.
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The Creative Genius Of Sir Henry Moore |
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If your clients are interested in sculpture, they’ll be thrilled by a visit to Hoglands, the former home, sculpture gardens and studios of one of Britain’s most famous sculptors where they’ll be able to experience the most extensive collection of his art works. It comprises around 15,000 objects including sculptures, maquettes, drawings, prints, tapestries and textiles.
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