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SUMMARY:Spitalfields: From Huguenots to Hipsters
DESCRIPTION:Brushfield Street\, Spitalfields \nLondon is a city of constant change and nowhere is this better illustrated than in the history of Spitalfields. Formerly the fashionable home of Spanish ambassadors to the English Courts of the 16th and 17th centuries\, its first major development was courtesy of the Huguenots fleeing the religious persecution of Protestants in France in the late 17th century. They laid out a grand estate of well-appointed terraces designed specifically for their trade and “Weaver Town” was born and prospered. \nSpitalfields became the landing point for various waves of 19th century migrants and became one of London’s notorious “rookeries” characterised by overcrowding and poverty. Then came the hipsters. Attracted by relatively cheap rents\, “edgy” bars and restaurants started to move in. Independent retailerssoon followed; former industrial premises were re-purposed as event\, pop-up\, and creative spaces; and the entrepreneurs of the new digital economies moved in. “Hipster Town” was born. \nJoin Mark Rowland to hear the fascinating stories of Spitalfields that tell of hange\, adaptation\, decline and regeneration. \nLIVE\nTuesday\, May 11 | 2:00 p.m. ET\nOnline via Zoom Webinar\n$30 members and $40 non-members \nRENT\nFrom Thursday\, May 12 to Wednesday\, May 18\nRent the recorded lecture to watch at your leisure\n$30 members and $40 non-members
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/spitalfields/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220516T180000
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SUMMARY:Awaking the Sleeping Beauty: Edward Burne-Jones and his Art
DESCRIPTION:When hosting in-person events\, Royal Oak must comply with current state and local laws regarding vaccine card requirement to gain admittance.  \n\n Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (1833-1898)\, the son of a humble Birmingham picture framer\, became perhaps the most exceptional and versatile figure of the English Aesthetic movement. He excelled as a painter\, draughtsman\, designer of furniture\, stained glass\, and tapestry\, and succeeded in spreading his reputation well beyond England to the Continent and America. Nowhere is this more evident than in Burne-Jones’s Briar Rose paintings\, an extraordinary series of works\, which occupied the artist for more than half his lifetime. In 1864\, Burne-Jones was commissioned to design a set of ceramic tiles for artist Myles Birket Foster’s house\, The Hill\, in Witley\, Surrey. The theme was to be the Briar Rose\, the “Sleeping Beauty” story derived from Alfred Lord Tennyson’s 1842 poem\, The Day-dream\, which evoked England’s medieval past. \n“She sleeps\, nor dreams\, but ever dwells\,” wrote Tennyson\, “a perfect form in perfect rest.” These lines perfectly paralleled the Aesthetic aims of Burne-Jones\, and of his friend William Morris\, to create “Art for art’s sake”—an ideal object\, with no greater purpose than its own beauty\, displayed within a setting distinctly suited to itself. These extraordinary\, vibrant tiles\, now in the Victoria and Albert Museum\, evidently pleased Burne-Jones\, as he returned to the theme in 1869\, with three small-format Briar Rose paintings. Four years later\, Burne-Jones revisited the subject yet again with a larger scale series of paintings for the saloon at Buscot Park\, Faringdon. \nJoin Country Life and Vanity Fair contributor Patrick Monahan to discover the Sleeping Beauties of one of Victorian England’s artistic geniuses—paintings which echo a distant\, enchanted past. \nPatrick Monahan\nPatrick Monahan is a writer and independent art advisor\, specializing in British paintings\, drawings\, and sculpture from the eighteenth century to the present. A native New Yorker\, he is consulted by collectors and museums on both sides of the Atlantic\, including the Museo de Arte de Ponce\, Puerto Rico.\nHis written work appears in Country Life and Vanity Fair\, as well as in the exhibition catalogue “Flaming June: the making of an icon\,” Leighton House\, London\, 2016. He holds an Mphil from the University of Cambridge as well as a BA from the University of Chicago\, both in art history. He lives and works in New York City\, with regular visits to London. \nInstagram: @thepatrickmonahan \n\nLIVE\nWednesday May 16\, | 6:00 p.m. (ET)\nThe General Society Library\, NYC\n$35 members; $40 non-members and guests \n\nRENT\nFrom Thursday\, May 19 to Monday\, May 30 \nRent the recorded lecture to watch at your leisure\n$20 members; $25 non-members and guests
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/sleeping-beauty/
LOCATION:The General Society Library\, 20 W. 44th Street\, New York City\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220517T170000
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SUMMARY:Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts
DESCRIPTION:Pink castles\, talking sofas\, and a prince transformed into a teapot: what sounds like fantasies from the pioneering animation of the Walt Disney Animation Studios were in fact the realities from the colorful salons of Rococo Paris. Join Royal Oak and Friends of the Louvre as Wolf Burchard\, Associate Curator in the European Sculpture and Decorative Arts Department at The Metropolitan Museum of Art\, will give a virtual tour of the museum’s first-ever exhibition this past Spring that explored the work of Walt Disney and the hand-drawn animation of the Walt Disney Animation Studios. If you missed it at The Metropolitan Museum of Art\, the show\, Inspiring Walt Disney: The Animation of French Decorative Arts\, is on view at the Wallace Collection\, London from April 6\, 2022 – October 16\, 2022. \nThe exhibition examines Disney’s personal fascination with European art and French visual culture. Dr.Burchard will explain the use of French art and architectural motifs in Disney’s films\, and draw parallels between the studios’ magical creations and their artistic models. Focusing on three French fairytales retold by Disney in animation (Cinderella\, 1950; Sleeping Beauty\, 1959; and Beauty and the Beast\, 1991) Burchard will discuss tapestries\, furniture\, Boulle clocks and Sèvres porcelain and compare them to production artworks and designs from the collection of the Walt Disney Archives and Walt Disney Family Museum. \n\nLIVE\nTuesday\, May 17 | 5:00 p.m. ET\nOnline via Zoom Webinar\n$30 ROF and American Friends of the Louvre members and $40 non-members \n\nRENT\nFrom Wednesday\, May 18 to Wednesday\, May 25 \nRent the recorded lecture to watch at your leisure\n$30 ROF and American Friends of the Louvre members and $40 non-members
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/walt-disney/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:‘A Heaven on Earth’: William Morris’ Kelmscott Manor Revived
DESCRIPTION:Kelmscott Manor\, Oxfordshire\, is a rambling\, limestone-built farmhouse that was the country home of writer and designer William Morris from 1871 until his death in 1896. It was also home to his wife Jane (‘Janey’)\, their children Jenny and May\, and his friend\, poet and artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti\, who shared it with them from 1871 until 1874. William Morris’s life and work as poet and designer\, conservationist and socialist campaigner have made Kelmscott Manor internationally famous. \nMorris thought of it as ‘a Heaven on Earth’\, and loved every aspect of its ancient stone architecture\, its barns\, and meadows\, and the village houses and landscape around it. The house remained the home of Morris’s wife Jane until her death in 1913 Their daughter May bequeathed the house after her death in 1938 to the University of Oxford. In the 1960s it passed to the Society of Antiquaries of London. Kelmscott has undergone a major programme of research and refurbishment\, including returning some lost colour schemes\, and recreating lost hangings and hand blocked wallpaper. The house will re-open to the public in April 2022. \nHistorian Jeremy Musson\, FSA\, author of the new guidebook on Kelmscott Manor will tell the story of the house and its remarkable owners\, William and Jane Morris. He will illustrate the interiors and talk about the artistic and creative connections of this architectural treasure. \nJeremy Musson\, FSA\nJeremy Musson is a leading commentator and authority on the English Country House. He is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and sits on a number of boards and trusts including the Country House Foundation. He was awarded an M Phil in Renaissance History at the Warburg Institute\, University of London\, in 1989 and was Architectural Editor of Country Life from 1995-2007. Before joining Country Life in 1995\, Mr. Musson was an assistant regional curator for the National Trust in East Anglia\, curating historic houses such as Ickworth House\, and at the same time setting up the research and interpretation of new sites such as\, the ex-bomb testing range and nature reserve at Orford Ness in Suffolk. He has written and edited hundreds of articles on historic country houses\, from Garsington Manor to Knebworth House. \nMr. Musson also presented 14 programmes on BBC 2\, making up two series called The Curious House Guest\, in 2005-07\, and he also lectures and supervises for academic programmes with Cambridge University\, London University and Buckingham University\, and the Attingham Summer School. Among his books include Up and Down Stairs: The History of the English Country House Servant (2009)\, English Country House Interiors (2011)\, Robert Adam: Country House Design\, Decoration & the Art of Elegance (2017)\, The Country House: Past\, Present\, Future: Great Houses of the British Isles (2018)\, and Romantics and Classics: Style in the English Country House (Rizzoli\, 2021). \n\nLIVE\nTuesday\, May 24| 2:00 p.m. (ET)\nOnline via Zoom Webinar\n$15 members; $20 non-members \n\nRENT\nFrom Wednesday\, May 25 to Monday\, June 6 \nRent the recorded lecture to watch at your leisure\n$15 members; $20 non-members
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/a-heaven-on-earth-william-morris-kelmscott-manor-revived/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Portland\, ME: Monument Square to Munjoy Hill\, A Virtual Historical Walking Tour of Downtown Portland Maine
DESCRIPTION:Join Royal Oak as the Maine Historical Societytakes us on a guided tour of downtown Portland\, named after the Isle of Portland\, Dorset. This city’s seal aptly depicts a phoenix rising from the ashes\, a homage to its resilience and recovery from multiple devastating fires. In this tour we will explore Portland’s rich maritime heritage and authentic character. \nThrough historic and contemporary photographs\, we will discover how Maine’s largest city has changed over the past 400 years as we touch upon famous city residents\, industries\, architecture\, historic landmarks\, social history\, and of course the Great Fire of 1866. \nLIVE ONLY\nWednesday\, May 25 | 4:00 p.m. ET\nOnline via Zoom Webinar\n$30 members and $40 non-members
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/portland-me-monument-square-to-munjoy-hill-a-virtual-historical-walking-tour-of-downtown-portland-maine/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T183000
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SUMMARY:Isle of Wight—England in Miniature
DESCRIPTION:Take a digital journey around the fabulous Isle of Wight with tour guide Rob Smith. The Isle of Wight is a few miles off the coast of Hampshire but a journey there feels like a step back in time with quaint thatched cottages and country lanes. On this online journey we’ll visit historic Carisbrooke Castle\, the National Trust Gardens at Mottistone\, and Brading’s Roman Villa\, with its wonderful mosaics. \nThe island has such a varied coastline\, it is  like England condensed into one small island. There are the majestic cliffs at the Needles so loved by Tennyson and strangely used in Britain’s space program. And the silent marshes of Newtown where the National Trust looks after the Old Town Hall that was at the heart of a political scandal. We will\, of course call in at Queen Victoria’s favourite vacation spot – Osbourne House. Rob has been visiting the Isle of Wight since childhood and will take you to all his favourite spots. \n\nLIVE\nWednesday\, June 1 | 5:00 p.m. ET\nOnline via Zoom Webinar\n$30 members and $40 non-members \n\nRENT\nFrom Thursday\, June 2 to Thursday\, June 9 \nRent the recorded lecture to watch at your leisure\n$30 members and $40 non-members
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/isle-of-wight/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220609T173000
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SUMMARY:Brooklyn\, NY: Brooklyn Clubs\, A (Mostly) Forgotten History
DESCRIPTION:By the start of the 20th century\, the number of private clubs in Brooklyn rivalled that of Manhattan. From Brooklyn Heights to Bay Ridge\, architectural historian Matt Postal will lead us on an illustrated talk of their evolution and (mostly) overlooked history; including lost\, former\, and still flourishing examples. Brooklyn’s first purpose-built clubhouse — the Hamilton Club (1884)\, by George B. Post\, will be addressed\, as well as the remarkable homes of the Germania and Crescent Athletic clubs\, both by Frank Freeman\, who has been called “Brooklyn’s greatest architect.”  \nJoin Royal Oak as we pay particular attention to the extant structures and when possible their impressive interiors. Such as the former Lincoln Club (Rudolph Daus\, 1889)\, a Queen Anne style gem in Clinton Hill\, the Venetian-Gothic Montauk Club (Francis Kimball\, 1891)\, displaying an extraordinary continuous terra-cotta frieze in Park Slope\, and the Heights Casino (Boring & Tilton\, 1905) in Brooklyn Heights\, boasting the nation’s earliest indoor tennis court. \n\nLIVE\nThursday\, June 9 | 4:00 p.m. ET\nOnline via Zoom Webinar\n$30 members and $40 non-members \n\nRENT\nFrom Friday\, June 10 to Friday\, June 17 \nRent the recorded lecture to watch at your leisure\n$30 members and $40 non-members
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/brooklyn/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221221T170000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Test Event: Live
DESCRIPTION:Test. Test. Test.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/virtual-test-event-live/
LOCATION:NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221222T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221222T180000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Test Event: Rental
DESCRIPTION:Test. Test. Test.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/virtual-test-event-rental/
LOCATION:NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230828T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230828T130000
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SUMMARY:Test Event #4 8/28
DESCRIPTION:Test. Test. Test.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/test-event-4-8-28/
LOCATION:NY\, United States
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SUMMARY:Test Event #3
DESCRIPTION:At Home with Beatrix Potter at Hill Top\nAuthor and artist Beatrix Potter’s universe of characters have delighted readers for 120 years\, since the first publication of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. She combined first-hand scientific observation with an imaginative hand-painted world of animals and gardens to become one of the most celebrated children’s authors. \nIn 1905 with the proceeds of her first ‘little books’\, Potter bought Hill Top\, a working farm in the English Lake District. She escaped from London as often as she could\, to stay at her rural retreat\, to draw\, write\, and immerse herself in country life. Beatrix drew inspiration from the house and nearly every room in the house is recognisable from her illustrations. \nMany pieces of furniture were copied for her books: the dresser in Hall with its rows of blue and white plates that appeared in The Tale of Samuel Whiskers; the clock on the landing\, next to the 18th century window\, where Tabitha Twitchit stood; the dressing mirror that featured in The Tale of Tom Kitten. \nIn the garden\, the green gate to the vegetable garden is unchanged from the days of Jemima Puddle-Duck. Today\, Hill Top also tells the story of the author\, her interests and activities through her collections of furniture\, ceramics and artwork. In 1913\, Potter married William Heelis and she turned to farming and raising sheep as she settled into married life. As Mrs. Heelis\, Beatrix dedicated herself to the preservation of her beloved landscape and the traditional farming culture. Upon her death in 1943\, she left a significant bequest of over 4\,000 acres of land\, 15 farms and cottages to the National Trust. \nAlice Sage\, Property Curator of Hill Top & Beatrix Potter Gallery\, will talk about the author’s life and her devotion to the Lake District\, often featured in her artistic works. She will lead us on a visual tour of Potter’s house and garden. She will highlight interior vignettes featured in her books and explain the hidden stories behind Potter’s treasured possessions. \n\nAlice Sage\, Property Curator of Hill Top & Beatrix Potter Gallery\, National Trust\n\nAlice Sage is a curator and cultural historian\, interested in women artists\, fantasy\, and childhood. \nBefore becoming Property Curator at Hill Top in 2021\, she held curatorial posts at the Edinburgh Museum of Childhood and the V&A Museum of Childhood. Over the years she has made exhibitions about fairies\, dollhouses\, automata\, and children’s TV\, and is fascinated with the different ways that we remember our childhoods and collect our memories. \nAt Hill Top\, she creates an annual exhibitions of Potter’s original artwork and manuscripts\, and leads the team that looks after Beatrix Potter’s beloved farmhouse for close to 90\,000 visitors a year.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/test-event-3/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230830T130000
DTSTAMP:20230627T135641Z
CREATED:20230627T135641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T135641Z
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SUMMARY:Test Program 8/30
DESCRIPTION:TEST. TEST. TEST.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/test-program-8-30/
LOCATION:NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230831T130000
DTSTAMP:20230628T182424Z
CREATED:20230628T182424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T182424Z
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SUMMARY:Test Program #2 - 8/31
DESCRIPTION:Test. Test. Test.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/test-program-2-8-31/
LOCATION:NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231223T190000
DTSTAMP:20230408T155757Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230408T155757Z
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SUMMARY:Test Event: In Person
DESCRIPTION:Test. Test. Test.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/test-event-in-person/
LOCATION:The General Society Library\, 20 W. 44th Street\, New York City\, 10036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T150000
DTSTAMP:20240111T203451Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom | Henrietta Howard TEST LIVE
DESCRIPTION:remarkable resilience\, overcoming early hurdles such as the loss of her parents and financial constraints. Her journey was significantly influenced by her marriage to Charles Howard. Beyond her connection with the King\, Henrietta cultivated relationships with literary luminaries like Jonathan Swift\, Alexander Pope\, and John Gay\, showcasing her role as an arts patron. While Howard’s history as the King’s mistress is\, widely known\, recent restoration efforts at Marble Hill\, situated serenely along the river Thames in Twickenham\, shine a light on her story. These efforts explore \n \nher early marriage and ascent within Georgian society. \nThe garden’s revival\, partially envisioned by Charles Bridgman\, adds a botanical dimension to her legacy. Marble Hill itself stands as a testament to neo-Palladian architecture\, influenced by renowned Italian architect Andrea Palladio. Crafted by Howard\, the villa provided respite from the bustling atmosphere of 18th-century London. The architectural composition blends classical elements with Howard’s unique perspective. Wendy Monkhouse\, Senior Curator at English Heritage will explore her creation and her journey through early 18th century life at court\, and her role as a gifted patron.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-henrietta-howard-test/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T193000
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SUMMARY:NYC | Anne & Elizabeth: The Mother and Daughter Who Changed History by Tracy Borman
DESCRIPTION:Anne & Elizabeth: The Mother and Daughter Who Changed History \nTudor historian and author Tracy Borman will lecture on the most fascinating relationship of the Tudor era as well as unravel and reframe the story of a mother and daughter\, Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I\, who changed the course of British history. From her new book—the first-ever joint portrait of the pair—Borman\, England’s joint Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces\,  uncovers the many details belying the speculations surrounding Henry VIII and his wives\, and the Virgin Queen’s possible liaisons.  Anne Boleyn may be best known for her hasty marriage and untimely end\, but her greatest legacy is inextricably tied to the reign of her daughter the future Queen Elizabeth.  Borman will explain how Anne was instrumental in reshaping Britain’s religious and political traditions and her years of wielding power over a male dominated court provided a role model for her daughter\, Elizabeth.  Indeed\, Borman will show how much Elizabeth I was influenced by her mother’s legacy in her personal life. She will shed new light on the private desires\, hopes\, and fears that lay beyond their public personas. Finally\, Borman will reveal how both women broke the mold for British queens and for women as a whole during their time. \n \nTRACY BORMAN is England’s joint Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces and Chief Executive of the Heritage Education Trust. She is the author of many highly acclaimed books\, including Crown & Sceptre\, Henry VIII and the Men Who Made Him\, The Private Lives of the Tudors\, Thomas Cromwell\, Queen of the Conqueror\, Elizabeth’s Women\, Witches\, as well as the trilogy of novels The King’s Witch\, The Devil’s Slave\, and The Fallen Angel. Borman is also a regular broadcaster and accomplished public speaker. \n\nIn-Person Thursday\, February 15 | 6:00 pm (ET) \nIf tickets are no longer available online\, we will still be selling them at the door.\nReception and book signing following\nThe General Society Library\n20 W. 44th St. NYC
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/nyc-anne-boleyn-and-elizabeth-i-by-tracy-borman/
LOCATION:The General Society Library\, 20 W. 44th Street\, New York City\, 10036\, United States
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SUMMARY:Zoom | Anne & Elizabeth: The Mother and Daughter Who Changed History by Tracy Borman
DESCRIPTION:Tudor historian and author Tracy Borman will lecture on the most fascinating relationship of the Tudor era as well as unravel and reframe the story of a mother and daughter\, Anne Boleyn and Elizabeth I\, who changed the course of British history. From her new book—the first-ever joint portrait of the pair—Borman\, England’s joint Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces\,  uncovers the many details belying the speculations surrounding Henry VIII and his wives\, and the Virgin Queen’s possible liaisons.  Anne Boleyn may be best known for her hasty marriage and untimely end\, but her greatest legacy is inextricably tied to the reign of her daughter the future Queen Elizabeth.  Borman will explain how Anne was instrumental in reshaping Britain’s religious and political traditions and her years of wielding power over a male dominated court provided a role model for her daughter\, Elizabeth.  Indeed\, Borman will show how much Elizabeth I was influenced by her mother’s legacy in her personal life. She will shed new light on the private desires\, hopes\, and fears that lay beyond their public personas. Finally\, Borman will reveal how both women broke the mold for British queens and for women as a whole during their time. \n \nTRACY BORMAN is England’s joint Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces and Chief Executive of the Heritage Education Trust. She is the author of many highly acclaimed books\, including Crown & Sceptre\, Henry VIII and the Men Who Made Him\, The Private Lives of the Tudors\, Thomas Cromwell\, Queen of the Conqueror\, Elizabeth’s Women\, Witches\, as well as the trilogy of novels The King’s Witch\, The Devil’s Slave\, and The Fallen Angel. Borman is also a regular broadcaster and accomplished public speaker. \nRent the Recording and watch at your convenience! \nThe Zoom video link will be sent to you on Friday\, February 16 at 12:00 p.m. noon (eastern). \nIf you do not receive the rental link in your receipt\, please email us at zoom@royal-oak.org
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-anne-boleyn-and-elizabeth-i-by-tracy-borman/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240220T140000
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SUMMARY:Zoom Tour Live | Mind the Gap: London's Underground Unveiled
DESCRIPTION:Stephen Benton will guide us through a captivating exploration of the London Underground’s distinctive history. From pioneering the world’s first Underground railway in 1863 to groundbreaking advancements like electric trains in 1890 and the debut of self-service ticket machines in 1904\, we will delve into the evolution of this iconic transport system. Our journey will span significant milestones\, including the establishment of the first computer-controlled Underground railway in 1968 and the introduction of contactless bank card payments in 2014\, all while encountering remarkable landmarks and quirky nuances acquired along the way. Though not a conventional mass transit system designed from scratch\, it’s precisely these idiosyncrasies that contribute to the Underground’s undeniable charm. Join us for a fascinating expedition through the twists and turns of this extraordinary story—a testament to London’s innovative spirit in transportation. \n\nWatch LIVE on Tuesday\, February 20 at 2:00 p.m. (ET)!\nA reminder email with the zoom link will be sent to your email the day of the tour. 
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-tour-live-mind-the-gap-londons-underground-unveiled/
LOCATION:NY\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTSTAMP:20240424T203943Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental Tour | Mind the Gap: London's Underground Unveiled
DESCRIPTION:Stephen Benton will guide us through a captivating exploration of the London Underground’s distinctive history. From pioneering the world’s first Underground railway in 1863 to groundbreaking advancements like electric trains in 1890 and the debut of self-service ticket machines in 1904\, we will delve into the evolution of this iconic transport system. Our journey will span significant milestones\, including the establishment of the first computer-controlled Underground railway in 1968 and the introduction of contactless bank card payments in 2014\, all while encountering remarkable landmarks and quirky nuances acquired along the way. Though not a conventional mass transit system designed from scratch\, it’s precisely these idiosyncrasies that contribute to the Underground’s undeniable charm. Join us for a fascinating expedition through the twists and turns of this extraordinary story—a testament to London’s innovative spirit in transportation.\n \nRent the Recording and watch at your convenience! \nThe Zoom video link will be sent to you on Wednesday\, February 21 at 12:00 p.m. noon (eastern). \nPlease check your spam or junk folder if you do not receive the link in your inbox. If it is not there by 1:30 p.m. (eastern)\, contact us right away at zoom@royal-oak.org. 
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-tour-mind-the-gap-londons-underground-unveiled/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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SUMMARY:Zoom Live | Cinema on Paper: Collecting Film Posters with Dwight Cleveland
DESCRIPTION:Cinema on Paper: Collecting Film Posters \nTuesday\, March 26 | 6:00 p.m. (ET) \nZoom Webinar (Live or Rent) \nTwentieth Century Fox (presents) (as Twentieth Century-Fox)BUS STOP (1956) Marilyn Monroe (Costume Design: Travilla); U. K. Double Crown (Tom Chantrell art) \nThe history of film and Hollywood has long captivated the imaginations of audiences worldwide. From the early days of cinema\, movie posters and other ephemera have served as powerful tools to entice viewers and leave a lasting impression. One distinguished member of the Royal Oak Foundation\, Mr. Dwight Cleveland\, known by his internet handle “PosterBoss\,” eloquently described how poster artists “captured the soul” of films and “reduce the entire essence of a movie into a single vivid sheet”. Driven by his appreciation for the graphic nature of movie posters\, Cleveland began his collection in high school and has since amassed a remarkable archive of over 4\,000 posters and related cinematic advertising. Spanning the years 1914 to 1953\, his collection features examples from iconic studios such as Warner Bros.\, Fox\, MGM\, Paramount\, and RKO. \nEncompassing a diverse array of genres including musicals\, comedies\, Westerns\, war films\, sci-fi thrillers\, dramas\, and more\, Cleveland’s collection offers a rich tapestry of cinematic history and a panorama of American culture. In an exclusive lecture\, Mr. Cleveland will share his passion for collecting this captivating art form and explore its profound impact on popular culture. Drawing from his extensive collection\, he will showcase a selection of posters\, highlighting their artistic diversity and international significance. Sharing posters from 37 countries\, he will offer a fascinating glimpse into the global appeal of film posters. Join us for an enlightening discussion as Mr. Dwight Cleveland illuminates the artistry and cultural significance of film posters\, providing insight into their enduring legacy in the world of cinema. \n\nDwight Cleveland\n\nMr. Dwight Cleveland is a real-estate developer in Chicago\, Illinois who specializes in historic renovations. He began collecting movie posters in 1977\, while in high school in MA\, spurred on by his teacher’s extensive collection. After moving to Los Angeles\, he acquired posters from memorabilia dealers in Hollywood before moving back to the East Coast. At one point Cleveland had the largest privately held film poster collection in the world with 45\,000 examples from 58 countries. Recently he has donated much of his collection to worldwide museums including The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum at The University of Exeter in the UK. Part of his collection was featured in the exhibition Coming Soon: Film Posters from the Dwight M. Cleveland Collection at The Norton Museum of Art in Palm Beach and illustrated in Cinema on Paper: The Graphic Genius of Movie Posters by Assouline.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-live-cinema-on-paper-collecting-film-posters-with-dwight-cleveland/
LOCATION:Zoom Live\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTSTAMP:20240424T204218Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Cinema on Paper: Collecting Film Posters with Dwight Cleveland
DESCRIPTION:Cinema on Paper: Collecting Film Posters \nTwentieth Century Fox (presents) (as Twentieth Century-Fox)BUS STOP (1956) Marilyn Monroe (Costume Design: Travilla); U. K. Double Crown (Tom Chantrell art) \nThe history of film and Hollywood has long captivated the imaginations of audiences worldwide. From the early days of cinema\, movie posters and other ephemera have served as powerful tools to entice viewers and leave a lasting impression. One distinguished member of the Royal Oak Foundation\, Mr. Dwight Cleveland\, known by his internet handle “PosterBoss\,” eloquently described how poster artists “captured the soul” of films and “reduce the entire essence of a movie into a single vivid sheet”. Driven by his appreciation for the graphic nature of movie posters\, Cleveland began his collection in high school and has since amassed a remarkable archive of over 4\,000 posters and related cinematic advertising. His collection features examples from iconic studios such as Warner Bros.\, Fox\, MGM\, Paramount\, and RKO. \nEncompassing a diverse array of genres including musicals\, comedies\, westerns\, war films\, sci-fi thrillers\, dramas\, and more\, Cleveland’s collection offers a rich tapestry of cinematic history and a panorama of American culture. In an exclusive lecture\, Mr. Cleveland will share his passion for collecting this captivating art form and explore its profound impact on popular culture. Drawing from his extensive collection\, he will showcase a selection of posters\, highlighting their artistic diversity and international significance. Sharing posters from 37 countries\, he will offer a fascinating glimpse into the global appeal of film posters. Join us for an enlightening discussion as Mr. Dwight Cleveland illuminates the artistry and cultural significance of film posters\, providing insight into their enduring legacy in the world of cinema. \n\nDwight Cleveland\n\n \n is a 48-year veteran of collecting and advocating for vintage film posters. In 1981\, Dwight published the first article on film posters while a junior at Columbia College. The 2019 Norton Museum exhibition in West Palm Beach of his Classic Films collection was the first of it’s kind for the art form. The exhibition at Poster House in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood was another first highlighting Women Behind the Camera during the silent film era. Dwight has been quoted and interviewed in various publications including The Wall Street Journal\, The New York Times\, Film Collector’s World\, Forbes\, BBC\, NPR\, The ROBB Report\, Nitrateville and POPCandy. The British publication Art of the Movies has called him the ‘Indiana Jones of Movie Posters.’ Two major acquisitions were highlighted in NBC’s series The Hunt for Amazing Treasure in 1992 and 1994. Assouline Publishing released his book\, CINEMA ON PAPER: The Graphic Genius of Movie Posters in 2019. Dwight entered into an Artificial Intelligence project with Dartmouth College in 2022 boosting their data set from 2\,500 to over 25\,000 giving the project scale and attracting support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. He was subsequently named to the newly created post of Associate Visual Cultural Curator\, Department of Film & Media Studies\, Dartmouth College.\n\nThis year Dwight’s collection of Anna May Wong lobby cards was a ‘pop-up’ earlier in March at the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum. It will travel later in the year to Chicago. And to New York a year from now.\nHis collection of Maria Félix posters\, the Mexican film diva\, will be on exhibition at the American University of Paris this Winter.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-cinema-on-paper-collecting-film-posters-with-dwight-cleveland/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rental
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T180000
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SUMMARY:Zoom Tour Live | Tales on Tap: London's Historic Pubs
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE WALKING TOUR\nTales on Tap: London’s Historic Pubs \nZoom Meeting (Live) \nTuesday\, April 2 | 5:00 p.m. ET \nThe Fleece Inn\, near Evesham\, Worcestershire \nExplore London’s rich tradition of historic pubs with Footprints of London guide\, Rob Smith. For centuries\, going to the pub has been a quintessential London pastime\, and within the city\, there exists a treasure trove of intriguing stories behind some of its most beloved drinking establishments. Rob will delve into the fascinating narratives behind a selection of his favorite historic pubs\, each with its own unique charm and significance. \nDiscover the intriguing tale of a pub that retains its license as a pawnbroker\, boasting a storied history of loaning money to none other than King George IV. Journey to a former coaching inn now under the stewardship of the National Trust\, where echoes of bygone travelers still linger in its walls. Prepare to be enthralled by the story of a pub ingeniously built around the remnants of an old windmill\, a testament to London’s ever-evolving urban landscape. Rob will even navigate the tricky\, perennially debated question: which establishment truly deserves the title of London’s oldest pub? \nJoin us as we raise a virtual glass to London’s historic pubs and the captivating tales that have woven themselves into the fabric of the city’s social and cultural tapestry. \nTickets: $30 Members; $40 Non-Member
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-tour-live-tales-on-tap-londons-historic-pubs-2/
LOCATION:NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Tour
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTSTAMP:20240424T204150Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental Tour | Tales on Tap: London's Historic Pubs
DESCRIPTION:Tales on Tap: London’s Historic Pubs\nRent the recorded tour to watch at your leisure \nThe Fleece Inn\, near Evesham\, Worcestershire \nExplore London’s rich tradition of historic pubs with Footprints of London guide\, Rob Smith. For centuries\, going to the pub has been a quintessential London pastime\, and within the city\, there exists a treasure trove of intriguing stories behind some of its most beloved drinking establishments. Rob will delve into the fascinating narratives behind a selection of his favorite historic pubs\, each with its own unique charm and significance. \nDiscover the intriguing tale of a pub that retains its license as a pawnbroker\, boasting a storied history of loaning money to none other than King George IV. Journey to a former coaching inn now under the stewardship of the National Trust\, where echoes of bygone travelers still linger in its walls. Prepare to be enthralled by the story of a pub ingeniously built around the remnants of an old windmill\, a testament to London’s ever-evolving urban landscape. Rob will even navigate the tricky\, perennially debated question: which establishment truly deserves the title of London’s oldest pub? \nJoin us as we raise a virtual glass to London’s historic pubs and the captivating tales that have woven themselves into the fabric of the city’s social and cultural tapestry. \nTICKETS: $30 Members; $40 Non-Member
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-tour-tales-on-tap-londons-historic-pubs/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Rental
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T150000
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SUMMARY:Zoom Live | Borrowed Landscapes: The Influence of China and Japan on the English Country House
DESCRIPTION:Borrowed Landscapes: The Influence of China and Japan on the English Country House \nThursday\, April 4 | 2:00 p.m. (ET)\nZoom Webinar (Live) \nAn English lacquer cabinet\, c.1690\, in the Morning Room at Saltram\, Devon. \nFrom the 17th century onwards\, Chinese and Japanese art and ornamentation influenced the design and decoration of interiors and gardens in Britain and Ireland. The importation of Chinese and Japanese luxury goods—lacquer\, porcelain\, embroidered silk\, wallpaper\, etc.—allowed designers and homeowners to incorporate these objects into their interiors. The East India Companies also commissioned objects from Chinese and Japanese artisans\, incorporating European forms and Western patterns. \nHowever\, British designers and artisans also created their own fanciful interpretations of Asian styles and forms\, often mistaking the original meaning or purpose behind the designs. These Western-created hybrid styles have been known as chinoiserie and japonisme and remain popular in decoration and design. Over the centuries\, even as China and Japan became better known to Europeans\, the fictional idea of what is ‘oriental’ remained prevalent in Western design. \nEmile de Bruijn\, will explore the impact of Chinese and Japanese material culture on British historic houses and gardens\, based on the research he undertook (and the photography that was commissioned) for his new book Borrowed Landscapes. De Bruijn will illustrate how elements of Chinese and Japanese culture were admired but often misunderstood by Western craftsmen. He will also show how resulting designs were both idealized and desired\, while dismembered and caricatured. Finally\, he will explain how the collection of Asian objects in British and Irish country houses and the use of Asian design elements in Western furniture was not just about appropriation but also reflected admiration and an attempt by designers to appeal to the senses and admiration of the beholder. \nEmile de Bruijn\n\nEmile de Bruijn studied Japanese at Leiden University\, the Netherlands\, and museology at Essex University\, United Kingdom. After working in the Japanese and Chinese art departments of the auctioneers Sotheby’s\, he joined the National Trust where he currently has the role of Assistant National Curator of Decorative Arts. In 2017 he published the monograph Chinese Wallpaper in Britain and Ireland\, and his latest book is Borrowed Landscapes: China and Japan in the Historic Houses and Gardens of Britain and Ireland (2023).
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-live-borrowed-landscapes-the-influence-of-china-and-japan-on-the-english-country-house/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Live Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTSTAMP:20240424T204323Z
CREATED:20240320T134001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T204323Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Borrowed Landscapes: The Influence of China and Japan on the English Country House
DESCRIPTION:Borrowed Landscapes: The Influence of China and Japan on the English Country House \nAn English lacquer cabinet\, c.1690\, in the Morning Room at Saltram\, Devon. \nFrom the 17th century onwards\, Chinese and Japanese art and ornamentation influenced the design and decoration of interiors and gardens in Britain and Ireland. The importation of Chinese and Japanese luxury goods—lacquer\, porcelain\, embroidered silk\, wallpaper\, etc.—allowed designers and homeowners to incorporate these objects into their interiors. The East India Companies also commissioned objects from Chinese and Japanese artisans\, incorporating European forms and Western patterns. \nHowever\, British designers and artisans also created their own fanciful interpretations of Asian styles and forms\, often mistaking the original meaning or purpose behind the designs. These Western-created hybrid styles have been known as chinoiserie and japonisme and remain popular in decoration and design. Over the centuries\, even as China and Japan became better known to Europeans\, the fictional idea of what is ‘oriental’ remained prevalent in Western design. \nEmile de Bruijn\, will explore the impact of Chinese and Japanese material culture on British historic houses and gardens\, based on the research he undertook (and the photography that was commissioned) for his new book Borrowed Landscapes. De Bruijn will illustrate how elements of Chinese and Japanese culture were admired but often misunderstood by Western craftsmen. He will also show how resulting designs were both idealized and desired\, while dismembered and caricatured. Finally\, he will explain how the collection of Asian objects in British and Irish country houses and the use of Asian design elements in Western furniture was not just about appropriation but also reflected admiration and an attempt by designers to appeal to the senses and admiration of the beholder. \nEmile de Bruijn\n\nEmile de Bruijn studied Japanese at Leiden University\, the Netherlands\, and museology at Essex University\, United Kingdom. After working in the Japanese and Chinese art departments of the auctioneers Sotheby’s\, he joined the National Trust where he currently has the role of Assistant National Curator of Decorative Arts. In 2017 he published the monograph Chinese Wallpaper in Britain and Ireland\, and his latest book is Borrowed Landscapes: China and Japan in the Historic Houses and Gardens of Britain and Ireland (2023).
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-borrowed-landscapes-the-influence-of-china-and-japan-on-the-english-country-house/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Rental
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T150000
DTSTAMP:20240405T140340Z
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SUMMARY:NYC In-Person Tour | Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature at the Morgan Library
DESCRIPTION:Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature\nIn-Person (not recorded)\nTuesday\, April 9 | 1:30 p.m. ET \nJoin Royal Oak as the Morgan Library takes us on this captivating tour through Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature\, a celebration of the beloved author and illustrator’s century-spanning legacy. Renowned for creating unforgettable characters like Peter Rabbit\, Mr. Jeremy Fisher\, and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle\, Potter’s creative prowess and entrepreneurial spirit set her apart as one of the most celebrated children’s authors in history. Explore the roots of her artistic inspiration\, drawn from childhood summers spent in Scotland and the English Lake District\, and witness the impact of her famous menagerie of pets on her picture letters and published tales. \nThe tour will showcase her botanical drawings\, picturesque Lake District landscapes\, and charming characters featured in humorous letters to friends. Additionally\, rare works and unseen photos from family albums will be unveiled\, providing a more intimate glimpse into Potter’s life. This exhibit tour not only honors Potter’s literary contributions but also sheds light on her achievements as a storyteller\, artist\, and naturalist. Join us on this enchanting journey through the life and works of Beatrix Potter\, a visionary whose influence continues to captivate audiences worldwide. \nMEETING PLACE: MORGAN LIBRARY\n225 MADISON AVENUE\nNEW YORK\, NY 10013
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/nyc-in-person-tour-beatrix-potter-drawn-to-nature-at-the-morgan-library/
LOCATION:The Morgan Library\, 225 MADISON AVENUE\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:In-Person Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T193000
DTSTAMP:20240411T181235Z
CREATED:20240320T135101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T181235Z
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SUMMARY:NYC | Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII with Jane Marguerite Tippett
DESCRIPTION:Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII \nThursday\, April 11 | 6:00 p.m. (ET) Reception and book signing following\nThe General Society Library\, 20 W. 44th Street\, NYC (Bet. 5th and 6th) \n\nMany people are familiar with the history of the Duke of Windsor\, the former King Edward VIII who gave up the British throne to marry the twice-divorced American Wallis Simpson. Although an-often-repeated story\, historian and author Jane Marguerite Tippett brings new insight through her astonishing discovery of the first and unedited drafts of Edward’s memoir A King’s Story\, written with the assistance of Life magazine journalist Charles J.V. Murphy. Preserved in Murphy’s archive\, but overlooked by previous Royal scholars\, Tippett uncovered the private manuscript that Edward created between 1947 and 1951. \nShe also discovered hundreds of pages of interviews Murphy conducted with the couple in 1954 when he was working on the Duchess’s biography. In her lecture\, Tippett will explore the significance of this material and how through Edward’s writing\, we gain an entirely new understanding of his life as Prince of Wales as well as the momentous events of his brief 11-month reign. Tippett will scrutinize the ways in which Edward’s writings shift our understanding of his importance in the history of the 20th-century British monarchy and explore how this material may change people’s perspective on the significance of his royal career. \n\nJane Marguerite Tippett\n\nJane Tippett is a historian and archivist. She graduated from University of Delaware with a BA in French\, History and English Literature. She received her MSt. in History of Art from Wadham College\, Oxford\, where she wrote her dissertation on the centrality of provenance in the contemporary fine art auction market. Since graduating she has worked as a private archivist to high-net-worth families and interior design firms in New York City\, Boston\, and London. Once A King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII (Hodder & Stoughton\, October 2023) is her first book. Her next book\, Monsieur\, which will be published in May 2024\, is a survey of the photographic work of Patrick O’Higgins\, the biographer and longtime companion of Helena Rubinstein. \n\nOr Rent the Recording!
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/nyc-once-a-king-the-lost-memoir-of-edward-viii-with-jane-marguerite-tippett/
LOCATION:The General Society Library\, 20 W. 44th Street\, New York City\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII with Jane Marguerite Tippett
DESCRIPTION:Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII\n\nMany people are familiar with the history of the Duke of Windsor\, the former King Edward VIII who gave up the British throne to marry the twice-divorced American Wallis Simpson. Although an-often-repeated story\, historian and author Jane Marguerite Tippett brings new insight through her astonishing discovery of the first and unedited drafts of Edward’s memoir A King’s Story\, written with the assistance of Life magazine journalist Charles J.V. Murphy. Preserved in Murphy’s archive\, but overlooked by previous Royal scholars\, Tippett uncovered the private manuscript that Edward created between 1947 and 1951. \nShe also discovered hundreds of pages of interviews Murphy conducted with the couple in 1954 when he was working on the Duchess’s biography. In her lecture\, Tippett will explore the significance of this material\, and how through Edward’s writing we gain an entirely new understanding of his life as Prince of Wales as well as the momentous events of his brief 11-month reign. Tippett will scrutinize the ways in which Edward’s writings shift our understanding of his importance in the history of the 20th-century British monarchy and explore how this material may change people’s perspective on the significance of his royal career. \nJane Marguerite Tippett\n\nJane Tippett is a historian and archivist. She graduated from University of Delaware with a BA in French\, History and English Literature. She received her MSt. in History of Art from Wadham College\, Oxford\, where she wrote her dissertation on the centrality of provenance in the contemporary fine art auction market. Since graduating she has worked as a private archivist to high-net-worth families and interior design firms in New York City\, Boston\, and London. Once A King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII (Hodder & Stoughton\, October 2023) is her first book. Her next book\, Monsieur\, which will be published in May 2024\, is a survey of the photographic work of Patrick O’Higgins\, the biographer and longtime companion of Helena Rubinstein. \nRent the recording and watch at your leisure!
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-once-a-king-the-lost-memoir-of-edward-viii-with-jane-marguerite-tippett/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rental
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SUMMARY:Zoom Live | A Collector’s Country House: William Randolph Hearst with Victoria Kastner
DESCRIPTION:A Collector’s Country House: William Randolph Hearst \nTuesday\, April 16 | 6:00 p.m. (ET)\nZoom Webinar (Live) \nWhen Winston Churchill visited William Randolph Hearst’s estate at San Simeon during Churchill’s 1929 California tour\, he was pleasantly surprised. Though he had been expecting “a Monte Carlo casino perched atop the Rock of Gibraltar\,” he found instead a stunning country house and an intriguing host. Hearst was an art collector in the 18th-century English tradition. Like William Beckford and Horace Walpole\, Hearst personally selected every object in his vast collection\, and determined its location. For 28 years\, Julia Morgan—the first female architect to gain worldwide prominence—worked right beside him creating La Cuesta Encantada (The Enchanted Hill)\, as it was formally known. \nAt San Simeon\, Hearst blended English country house traditions with Californian informalities. Charlie Chaplin\, Cary Grant\, and all the Hollywood set rubbed elbows with Calvin Coolidge and Bernard Shaw. Presiding as hostess was Hearst’s companion\, the actress Marion Davies. The end result was a quintessentially American country house with English style gardens: built by a media mogul\, designed by a woman architect\, presided over by a Hollywood starlet\, and forever immortalized by a film—Orson Welles’s brooding Citizen Kane. Victoria Kastner will discuss Hearst’s extensive art collection—Renaissance tapestries\, Mediterranean furniture\, English silver\, and architectural fragments galore—and provide lively anecdotes about the hilltop\, in this examination of America’s most glamorous country house and estate. \nVictoria Kastner\n\nVictoria Kastner is a leading scholar and author about the architect Julia Morgan as well as about Hearst Castle\, where she worked for 30 years and was the historian. She is the author of Hearst Castle: The Biography of a Country House\, with a foreword by George Plimpton\, published by Harry N. Abrams in 2000; Hearst’s San Simeon: The Gardens and the Land\, May 2009; and Hearst Ranch: Family\, Land and Legacy. She co-authored The Beverly Hills Hotel: The First 100 Years with Robert Anderson. In 2022\, Victoria published Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect. Ms. Kastner has lectured extensively on Julia Morgan\, Hearst’s art collection\, and the history of collection for many museums and groups: including at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York; the Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; the American Museum in Britain in Bath; and the Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco. She has also written about Hearst\, San Simeon\, and Morgan for The London Telegraph\, the American Institute of Architects\, Oxford University’s Journal of the History of Collections\, and The Magazine Antiques.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-live-a-collectors-country-house-william-randolph-hearst-with-victoria-kastner/
LOCATION:Zoom Live\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Zoom
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | A Collector’s Country House: William Randolph Hearst with Victoria Kastner
DESCRIPTION:A Collector’s Country House: William Randolph Hearst \nWhen Winston Churchill visited William Randolph Hearst’s estate at San Simeon during Churchill’s 1929 California tour\, he was pleasantly surprised. Though he had been expecting “a Monte Carlo casino perched atop the Rock of Gibraltar\,” he found instead a stunning country house and an intriguing host. Hearst was an art collector in the 18th-century English tradition. Like William Beckford and Horace Walpole\, Hearst personally selected every object in his vast collection\, and determined its location. For 28 years\, Julia Morgan—the first female architect to gain worldwide prominence—worked right beside him creating La Cuesta Encantada (The Enchanted Hill)\, as it was formally known. \nAt San Simeon\, Hearst blended English country house traditions with Californian informalities. Charlie Chaplin\, Cary Grant\, and all the Hollywood set rubbed elbows with Calvin Coolidge and Bernard Shaw. Presiding as hostess was Hearst’s companion\, the actress Marion Davies. The end result was a quintessentially American country house with English style gardens: built by a media mogul\, designed by a woman architect\, presided over by a Hollywood starlet\, and forever immortalized by a film—Orson Welles’s brooding Citizen Kane. Victoria Kastner will discuss Hearst’s extensive art collection—Renaissance tapestries\, Mediterranean furniture\, English silver\, and architectural fragments galore—and provide lively anecdotes about the hilltop\, in this examination of America’s most glamorous country house and estate. \nVictoria Kastner\n\nVictoria Kastner is a leading scholar and author about the architect Julia Morgan as well as about Hearst Castle\, where she worked for 30 years and was the historian. She is the author of Hearst Castle: The Biography of a Country House\, with a foreword by George Plimpton\, published by Harry N. Abrams in 2000; Hearst’s San Simeon: The Gardens and the Land\, May 2009; and Hearst Ranch: Family\, Land and Legacy. She co-authored The Beverly Hills Hotel: The First 100 Years with Robert Anderson. \nIn 2022\, Victoria published Julia Morgan: An Intimate Biography of the Trailblazing Architect. Ms. Kastner has lectured extensively on Julia Morgan\, Hearst’s art collection\, and the history of collection for many museums and groups: including at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York; the Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; the American Museum in Britain in Bath; and the Palace of the Legion of Honor in San Francisco. She has also written about Hearst\, San Simeon\, and Morgan for The London Telegraph\, the American Institute of Architects\, Oxford University’s Journal of the History of Collections\, and The Magazine Antiques. \nRent the recording and enjoy the lecture at your leisure!
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-a-collectors-country-house-william-randolph-hearst-with-victoria-kastner/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rental
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