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1. St Luke's Church, Chelsea.

Author

Crook, J. Mordaunt

Subjects
*CHURCH buildings, *CATHOLIC church buildings
Abstract

Describes the Saint Luke's Church at Chelsea in London, England. Discussion on the style of the church; Information on the law that paved the way for the building of Saint Luke's; Details about the architect of the church.

Published
1988

2. Walpole's `little Gothic castle.'

Author

Crook, J. Mordaunt

Subjects
*LITERARY landmarks, *DWELLINGS
Abstract

Profiles Horace Walpole and his property at Strawberry Hill. The development of Walpole's reputation; His leadership in Gothic revival architecture; The sale of Strawberry Hill; The property's rescue by Lady Waldegrave; Its purchase by the Catholic Education Council; As the home of St. Mary's University College; The difficulties of the preservation process; Speculation on the future of the property.

Published
1997

3. Oh my God, so many things!

Author

Crook, J. Mourdant

Subjects
*EXHIBITIONS, *COLLECTORS & collecting, *NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book 'William Beckford, 1760-1844: An Eye for the Magnificent,' edited by D.E. Ostergood, as well as the exhibit 'William Beckford, 1760-1844' at the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London, England.

Published
2002

4. Open to the public.

Author

Crook, J. Mordaunt

Subjects
*DOMESTIC architecture, *NONFICTION
Abstract

Reviews the book "England's Thousand Best Houses," by Simon Jenkins.

Published
2003

5. Buckets of imperial abundance.

Author

Crook, J. Mordaunt

Subjects
*EXHIBITIONS, *MUSEUM exhibits
Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Victorian Vision: Inventing New Britain,' edited by John M. Mackenzie, and the exhibition 'The Victorian Vision: Inventing New Britain,' showing at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England until July 29, 2001.

Published
2001

6. No smoke without tin.

Author

Crook, J. Mourdaunt

Subjects
LONDON (England), ENGLAND, LONDON Rich, The (Book), STORY of Greenwich, The (Book)
Abstract

Reviews two books about life in London, England. `The London Rich: The creation of a great city, from 1666 to the present,' by Peter Thorold; `The Story of Greenwich,' by Clive Aslet.

Published
1999

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