Kelmscott House
"'If a chap can't compose an epic poem while he's weaving tapestry he might as well shut up" Kelmscott House was the London home of William Morris from April 1879 to his...
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Compton Verney, Warwickshire
Compton Verney from the 'Adam' bridge The present Compton Verney House was built by the 12th Baron Willoughby de Broke in the early eighteenth century. George, the 12th Lord...
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Mercers’ Hall
View of the Ambulatory before the work The Worshipful Company of Mercers is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London. It was incorporated under a Royal Charter in...
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Dr Johnson’s House
Samuel Johnson was born in 1709 and came to London in 1737. He was commissioned to write the first comprehensive Dictionary of the English language in 1746. With the help of...
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Fulham Palace
Fulham Palace in Fulham, London, at one time the main residence of the Bishop of London, is of medieval origin. It was the country home of the Bishops of London from at least...
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The Georgian House, Edinburgh
No. 7 Charlotte Square (The Georgian House) is an 18th century town house in Edinburgh's New Town, designed by Robert Adam. The house is beautifully furnished, with...
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Stoke Park, Buckinghamshire
Stoke Park was designed by James Wyatt (1746-1813) for John Penn. The house passed through a series of owners until 1958 when it was bought by Eton Rural District Council. ...
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Richard Bennehan House, Stagville
In 1787 Richard Bennehan opened a store at Stagville, near Durham, North Carolina. Somewhere between 1788 and 1790, he built a small, 24ft x 16ft house which later became the...
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Stratfield Saye
Stratfield Saye House is a large stately home at Stratfield Saye in the north-east of Hampshire. It has been the home of the Dukes of Wellington since 1817. I have been...
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Home House
Home House was completed in 1778 to the designs (initially) of James Wyatt and (later) Robert Adam. The building changed hands many times over the years. Later occupants...
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Naval & Military Club
No 4 St James’s Square, the building currently occupied by The Naval & Military Club was designed by Edward Shepherd and erected between 1726-28. I was twice asked for...
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Eltham Lodge
Eltham Lodge, Kent (1663–1664) was the first completed work of Hugh May. It was built for Sir John Shaw, Bart. in brick, with a stone pediment and Ionic pilasters. The...
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Old “In & Out Club” – Egremont House
The architect Matthew Brettingham designed this London mansion in the Palladian style. Begun in 1759, it is one of the few great London town houses still standing. Originally...
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Old House of Keys, Isle of Man
The Old House of Keys was the legislative meeting place of the Isle of Man between 1821 and 1874. As the importance of Douglas grew as a port and financial centre it became...
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
I have visited Colonial Williamsburg several times on conferences or to lecture. Whenever I am there my opinion is often sought on paint matters. To date I have looked at...
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