Category Archives: Regency

Apsley House – London’s best Places

Posted on January 6, 2012 by
Apsley House

Apsley House, also known as Number One, London, is the former London townhouse of the Dukes of Wellington.

Apsley House in 1829 by TH Shepherd. The main gateway to Hyde Park can be glimpsed on the left.
It stands alone at Hyde Park Corner, on the south-east corner of Hyde Park, facing south towards the busy traffic roundabout in the centre of which stands the Wellington Arch. Continue reading →

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Thomas Hope and the Regency Style Part 2

Posted on October 30, 2011 by avatar

Hope you enjoy Part 2 of  Thomas Hope & the Regency style , and discover more of the Victoria and Albert Museum Thomas Hope’s startling juxtaposition of styles included Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Indian elements, as well as his own version of the French Empire style. Classical sculpture and vases were displayed alongside modern paintings and sculpture. Most striking of all was the inventive and exotic furniture that Hope designed specifically for the house. Greek krater-style copper vase patinated to imitate bronze, designed by Thomas Hope, England, 1802-03. Museum no. M.33-1983 ‘The Statue Gallery’, Plate 1, ‘Household Furniture & Interior Decoration’, by Thomas Hope, London, 1807. … Continue reading →

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Regency London Walk with Sue Attwood

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

From the UK Telegraph comes this wonderful suggestion for a Regency walk through parts of London. Regency London: Let a romantic novelist be your guide Sue Attwood goes in search of Regency London and finds much of it still just as described in Georgette Heyer’s historical novels. Burlington Arcade, off Piccadilly “It is the greatest bore to go out walking with any of them,” remonstrates Frederica, the heroine of Georgette Heyer’s eponymous novel, when reproved for walking without a maid, “because they will dawdle or say their shoes hurt them”. Maidless myself, and in comfortable shoes, I stand at the … Continue reading →

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Regency Gaming Table

Posted on March 15, 2011 by

I love old furniture, and I love the Regency era. So this post from Nicola Cornick about a Regency Gaming Table immediately caught my eye. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did, Suzi Regency Gaming Table by Nicola Cornick     Here is a thing of beauty! This Regency gaming table went on sale as part of the contents of Ashdown House, auctioned off at Sothebys last year. As you can see from the chequerboard top, it was designed for games such as chess or draughts but could also be used for cards games like faro, piquet and whist. … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes Tour – Drury Lane Theatre

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

Oooh, anyone who loves Regency history will want to go to Drury Lane Theatre and go on this tour. What about you? Are you going? Behind the Scenes Tour – Drury Lane Theatre by Kristine Hughes and Victoria Hinshaw at Number One London Through the Stage Door is the UK’s first Interactive Theatre Tour at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Directed by Andrea Brooks with three professional actors, the history of The Theatre Royal Drury Lane is brought to vivid life as key characters, writers and actors from the theatre’s 300 year old past take you back through time as … Continue reading →

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