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Background imageOrnate Collection: The Kings cabinet de travail (study) at Versailles. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford

The Kings cabinet de travail (study) at Versailles. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 248. The Palace of Versailles was built over a period of 60 years by some 36

Background imageOrnate Collection: The American Womens Club at 46, Grosvenor Street ( formerly Residence of Sir Edgar Speyer )

The American Womens Club at 46, Grosvenor Street ( formerly Residence of Sir Edgar Speyer ), London. The ?30, 000 organ in the ballroom. 26 June 1923 ( Daily Chronicle )

Background imageOrnate Collection: Louis XIV inkstand in red jasper and gilt. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 153

Louis XIV inkstand in red jasper and gilt. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 153

Background imageOrnate Collection: This shield is taken from a MS of the twelfth century, in the Royal Library at Paris

This shield is taken from a MS of the twelfth century, in the Royal Library at Paris; and is of that narrow kite-like form which prevailed from the time of the Norman conquest till at least the reign

Background imageOrnate Collection: Cup in lapis lazuli surmounted by Neptune in silver garlands of ceramic and enamelled flowers

Cup in lapis lazuli surmounted by Neptune in silver garlands of ceramic and enamelled flowers. Sphinxs at base and exotic animals, from Louis XIV collection of jewels

Background imageOrnate Collection: Holyrood Abbey is a ruined Augustinian Abbey in Edinburgh, Scotland. The abbey

Holyrood Abbey is a ruined Augustinian Abbey in Edinburgh, Scotland. The abbey ( which is sited in the grounds of the Royal Palace of Holyroodhouse)

Background imageOrnate Collection: The King en route for the Levee at St Jamess Palace, London. 3 March 1938

The King en route for the Levee at St Jamess Palace, London. 3 March 1938

Background imageOrnate Collection: Capital letter Q - initial letter taken from a MS in the Royal Library at Paris

Capital letter Q - initial letter taken from a MS in the Royal Library at Paris, of the 13th century

Background imageOrnate Collection: Boulle commode made for Louis XIV room at the Grand Trianon 1701. Rococo carving bowed legs

Boulle commode made for Louis XIV room at the Grand Trianon 1701. Rococo carving bowed legs, acanthus leaf decoration, french sphinxes at corners. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 176

Background imageOrnate Collection: London. The tomb of Rahere, who founded the priory and hospital of St. Bartholomew

London. The tomb of Rahere, who founded the priory and hospital of St. Bartholomew - the - Great. He was also a courtier to King Henry I. Rahere died in 1143, but the tomb dates from 1405

Background imageOrnate Collection: The New Arcade, Old Bond Street, London; interior. 1880

The New Arcade, Old Bond Street, London; interior. 1880

Background imageOrnate Collection: Vehicles and pedestians making their way across Tower Bridge over the River Thames

Vehicles and pedestians making their way across Tower Bridge over the River Thames, London, England. 1960 s

Background imageOrnate Collection: Tower Bridge is a bascule bridge over the River Thames, London, England, UK

Tower Bridge is a bascule bridge over the River Thames, London, England, UK 1960 s

Background imageOrnate Collection: Near to Buckingham Palace is the Victoria Palace Theatre, which was opened in 1911

Near to Buckingham Palace is the Victoria Palace Theatre, which was opened in 1911 by the late Sir Alfred Butt, MP after big rebuilding in the area

Background imageOrnate Collection: The New Arcade, Old Bond Street, London; exterior. 1880

The New Arcade, Old Bond Street, London; exterior. 1880

Background imageOrnate Collection: The British Agency, Zanzibar. 1 December 1928

The British Agency, Zanzibar. 1 December 1928

Background imageOrnate Collection: Mendelssohns organ at Christ Church, Newgate Street. 20 October 1922

Mendelssohns organ at Christ Church, Newgate Street. 20 October 1922

Background imageOrnate Collection: Begun in 1150 and built with additions up to the 18th century, Saint-Jacques church

Begun in 1150 and built with additions up to the 18th century, Saint-Jacques church is principally Gothic in style, Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, Normandy, France


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