Buckingham Palace

Author : Ashley Hicks
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-25
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780847863198

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Buckingham Palace by Ashley Hicks Pdf

Interior designer and artist Ashley Hicks presents his photographs and description of the interior design of Buckingham Palace, home of Britain's royal family since 1837. An important representation of Regency, Victorian, and Edwardian styles, the palace is the work of such noted architects as John Nash and Sir Aston Webb. Hicks records the formal spaces with vibrancy, capturing the magnificent rooms furnished with treasures from the Royal Collection. Starting at the Grand Staircase, Hicks leads us through the state rooms, which include the White Drawing Room and the Blue Drawing Room that both overlook the palace gardens; the Ballroom, which is the setting for twenty investiture ceremonies each year; and the Throne Room, used by Queen Victoria for spectacular costume balls in the 1840s. The long, skylit Picture Gallery is hung with important works of art from the Royal Collection by Rembrandt van Rijn, Peter Paul Rubens, Nicolas Poussin, Anthony van Dyck, Johannes Vermeer, and Canaletto, among others. Decorative furnishings from George IV's exotic Brighton Pavilion lend a fanciful turn to many of the rooms.

Author : CLAIRE. MASSET
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1909741698

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BUCKINGHAM PALACE by CLAIRE. MASSET Pdf

Author : Jonathan Marsden
Publisher : Scala Arts Publishers Incorporated
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Dwellings
ISBN : 1857597575

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Buckingham Palace by Jonathan Marsden Pdf

These new, fully revised official souvenir guides, published in partnership with the Royal Collection to mark the Diamond Jubilee, include titles on the magnificent palaces and residences, on the finest working stables in existence, on the largest dolls house in the world and on the enthralling history of the royal line of succession. Written by specialist authors including the curators of the Royal Collection, beautifully illustrated and containing details of the works of art, the architecture, stories of occupants, photographs and plans, each book gives a fascinating insight into these famous sites, their history and contents. Buckingham Palace is one of the most readily recognised buildings in the world and one of the few remaining working royal palaces. This official guide to Buckingham Palace provides an illustrated account of the history of the royal palace that serves as Her Majesty The Queen's office and London residence, as well as the administrative headquarters of the Royal Household. It contains an introduction to the Palace today; a history of the building and architecture of the Palace; fascinating stories about the Palace's occupants, from George III to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II; a visitor's map of the State Rooms and an illustrated tour of the State Rooms and their contents. AUTHOR: Jonathan Marsden is the Director of the Royal Collection. SELLING POINTS: *The official guidebook to Buckingham Palace *Illustrated with over 110 colour images including beautiful photographs of the State Rooms, plus historic documents and drawings and many works of art *Features highlights from the Picture Gallery's world-class collection of paintings 109 colour & 11 b/w illustrations

Author : David Walliams
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-21
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780008385651

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The Beast of Buckingham Palace by David Walliams Pdf

Fly into a fiery and fantastical future with No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams, in an epic adventure of myth and legend, good and evil, and one small boy who must save the world... Illustrated by the artistic genius Tony Ross!

Author : C.C. Benison
Publisher : Crimeline
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1996-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780553574760

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Death at Buckingham Palace by C.C. Benison Pdf

Jane Bee came to Europe for adventure, only to end up with the job of a lifetime: housemaid at Buckingham Palace. Now her greatest challenge is removing gum from State Room carpets—until she comes across a nasty accident right outside the Royal Apartments. The Queen herself has literally stumbled across the dead body of Jane’s good friend, footman and aspiring actor Robin Tukes, in what appears to be a suicide. But why would handsome, impetuous Robin, having just toasted his engagement to a gorgeous housemaid, not to mention his impending fatherhood, want to die? Buck House buzzes, but only Jane, and the Royal Personage known belowstairs as “Mother,” suspect foul play. At Her Majesty’s behest, Jane launches a discreet inquiry that takes her from the Servants’ Hall to the highest echelons of the Palace. Yet the more Jane uncovers, the clearer it becomes that this latest royal scandal is a real killer.

Author : Terry Farrell
Publisher : Papadakis Publisher
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Palaces
ISBN : 9781901092400

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Buckingham Palace Redesigned by Terry Farrell Pdf

Terry Farrell's plans for the full integration of London's Royal parks and palaces into the fabric of London in a positive and creative way.

Author : Richard Rive
Publisher : David Philip Publishers
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1996-08-16
Category : English fiction
ISBN : 0864863039

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"Buckingham Palace", district six by Richard Rive Pdf

Here is the story of Mary and the Girls, of Zoot, Pretty-Boy and Oubaas, of the Abrahams family who came from Bo-Kaap, of Last-Knight the barber and his prim wife. This novel is written in tribute to the people of District Six so that we do not forget.

Author : Anne Perry
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2008-03-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780345504845

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Buckingham Palace Gardens by Anne Perry Pdf

The Prince of Wales has asked four wealthy entrepreneurs and their wives to Buckingham Palace to discuss a fantastic idea: the construction of a six-thousand-mile railroad that would stretch the full length of Africa. But the prince’s gathering proves disastrous when the mutilated body of a prostitute turns up in a linen closet among the queen’s monogrammed sheets. With great haste, Thomas Pitt, the brilliant mainstay of Special Services, is summoned to resolve the crisis. The Pitts’ cockney maid, Gracie, is also recruited to pose as a palace servant and listen in on the guests’ conversations. If Pitt and Gracie fail to find out who brutally murdered the young woman, Pitt’s career will be over, and the scandal may just cause the monarchy to fall.

Author : Andrew Morton
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 1854799215

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Inside Buckingham Palace by Andrew Morton Pdf

Andrew Morton's behind-the-scenes-look at Britain's most famous residence. Illustrated in full colour, the book draws an entertaining and enlightening portrait of the Palace the public will never see.

Author : Desmond Shawe-Taylor,Isabella Manning
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Art museums
ISBN : 1909741736

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Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace by Desmond Shawe-Taylor,Isabella Manning Pdf

The exhibition brings together some of the most important paintings in the Royal Collection from the Picture Gallery at Buckingham Palace. Usually on public view during the annual Summer Opening of the Palace, the paintings will be shown in The Queen?s Gallery while Reservicing works are carried out to protect the historic building for future generations. The Picture Gallery was originally designed by the architect John Nash for George IV to display his collection of Dutch, Flemish and Italian Old Master paintings. Artists represented in the exhibition include Titian, Guercino, Guido Reni, Vermeer, Rembrandt, Van Dyck, Rubens, Jan Steen, Claude and Canaletto.00Exhibition: The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, London, UK (dates TBD).

Author : Amanda Foreman,Lucy Peter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 1909741671

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Queen Victoria's Buckingham Palace by Amanda Foreman,Lucy Peter Pdf

Since the accession of Queen Victoria in 1837, Buckingham Palace has been the private London home of the royal family and the headquarters of the British monarchy. Subsequent generations have made their mark, but the Palace remains, in purpose and in essence, the creation of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.00Victoria was a modern and enlightened monarch, and introduced a number of innovations to the Palace, from the construction of the iconic East Front and elegant Ballroom to the new facilities of electricity and the telephone.00This book traces the transformation of Buckingham Palace from a relatively minor royal residence into a grand stage for state occasions, a symbol of the British monarchy and a national monument.

Author : John Martin Robinson
Publisher : Royal Collection Trust
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 1902163184

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Buckingham Palace by John Martin Robinson Pdf

Illustrated history of Buckingham Palace.

Author : Charles Oliver
Publisher : Metro Publishing, Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1844543714

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Dinner at Buckingham Palace by Charles Oliver Pdf

Dinner at Buckingham Palaceis a unique collection of authentic recipes from the royal households, based on the diaries and personal recollections of royal servant Charles Oliver. It became a hobby of his to collect royal menus and recipes until he amassed a considerable collection. He also lovingly and respectfully hoarded a treasure of anecdotes, souvenirs and information on royal tastes and entertaining, to make his own unique and individual commentary, as well as a store of never-before-published private photographs. So, from Queen Victoria's habit of eating breakfast to the sound of bagpipes, to Prince Philip's favourite recipe for scrambled eggs, this book provides a delightful memoir of the tastes and traditions of the royal household over several generations.

Author : Rachel Peat
Publisher : Royal Collection Editions
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Art
ISBN : 190974168X

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Japan by Rachel Peat Pdf

Japan: Courts and Culture tells the story of three centuries of British royal contact with Japan, from 1603 to c.1937, when the exchange of exquisite works of art was central to both diplomatic relations and cultural communication. With discussions of courtly rituals, trade relationships, treaties, and other matters of concern between the two nations, this book provides important historical and political context in addition to granting a new look at the works of art in question. Featuring new research on previously unpublished works, including porcelain, lacquer, armor, embroidery, metalwork, and works on paper, this book showcases the unparalleled craftsmanship of these objects, and the local materials, techniques, and traditions behind them. Japan: Courts and Culture is published to accompany a spectacular exhibition of the same name, which opens at The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace, in June 2020. The book's stunning photography, contextual essays, and historical insights offer a highly visual record of a royal narrative and history that has not yet been widely documented.

Author : Alan Alexander Milne,Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-08
Category : Children's poetry, English
ISBN : 1405289503

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Changing Guard at Buckingham Palace by Alan Alexander Milne,Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas Staff Pdf

They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace - Christopher Robin went down with Alice. Alice is marrying one of the guard. "A soldier's life is terrible hard," Says Alice. The poems that make up this collection are steeped in the history and culture of the British Isles and generations of British children have grown up with them. Now collected together in a beautiful new classic edition, this is the perfect memento of a trip to Britain or a wonderful gift for a christening or special birthday.