Sentences with phrase «british history»

What's stopping you owning a piece of luxury British history then?

In the Victorian Era (1837 to 1901) of British history, people started getting really into how things looked — at least in the case of dogs, which is all we really care about here.

However, she has already broken records by becoming the youngest female cabinet minister in British history when she was appointed to lead Defra two years ago at the age of 38.

As the President of the Supreme Court between 2012 and 2017, Lord Neuberger sat at the helm of the nation's highest court throughout a startling period which saw some of the most emblematic cases in British history.

From rustic stone walls to impressive chandeliers, if you really want a true taste of British history perfectly entwined with luxury and modern comforts, Ellenborough Park is the hotel to visit.

As the longest jury case in British history, the Hillsborough Inquest lasted over two years, and broke new ground in terms of co-operation between legal teams.

A new study claiming renewable energy is the «most expensive policy disaster in modern British history» was written by climate sceptic Rupert Darwall and published by UK conservative think tank the Centre for Policy Studies (CPS).

I offer some amusement, starting with falsification, flat - earth maps, and dog astrology journal, continuing with Stoat, who could not resist British history that might be obscure to others.

In his paintings, sculptures, videos, and installations, renowned artist Mark Wallinger references British history, class, politics, and iconic works of art.

Walker Art Gallery hosted the biggest ever exhibition of Pre-Raphaelite work in British history; the Biennial rediscovered the city; Tate Liverpool blew us away with exhibitions that celebrated some of the 20th Century's greatest artists, and the 21st Century's newest; FACT collaborated with CERN; Metal brought us a never before seen live rendition of Steve Reich's Different Trains; Bluecoat hosted a ground breaking exhibition, curated by learning disabled artists; and nine new studios, galleries and project spaces were born.

When he died in 1961 he was described in The New York Times as «the grand old man of British painting and one of the greatest in British history.»

Indeed, this exploration of recent British history is designed to orientate us prior to the general election, which likewise doesn't sound too promising.

The artist makes work which is heavily influenced by British history.

In England, GF Watts was the best of the Victorian narrative painters, although British history painting was invigorated by the medieval romanticism and symbolism of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, notably Edward Burne - Jones (1833 - 1898).

The first exhibition celebrating British history painting will include the haunting image of a tree once used to hang slaves in the US, taken by artist and director Steve McQueen when scouting locations for his Oscar - winning film 12 Years a Slave.

«As far as we know there has never been a show about British history painting, which was regarded as the very highest genre, and yet we don't speak about it in the way we ought to,» Mr Sullivan said.

Exhibition explores this pivotal period in British history, featuring work by Art & Language, Susan Hiller, John Latham and Richard Long

The National Portrait Gallery was founded in 1856 to house depictions of figures from British history; its holdings now comprise the world's most extensive collection of portraits.

Are we all supposed to simply forget British history for the next couple of years?

The Oxford Companion to British History..

Arthur's ability to build trust with her subjects has resulted in a series of insightful and honest portraits reflecting the individuality, identity and aspirations of the young people of the city at this crucial time in British history.

The BBC announced a landmark season of programming throughout November titled «Black and British,» a wide - ranging exploration of black British history and culture.

The painting captures the spirit of the English Renaissance and is one of the most famous images in British history.

Her PhD and book «Striking a Light» focus on the 1888 Bryant & May Matchwomen's Strike and its often - overlooked importance to British History.

This fascinating exhibition explores this pivotal period in British history.

«When the Houses of Parliament caught fire, on the night of October 16, 1834, Turner, along with a throng of fellow - Londoners, rushed to see... read more... «J.M.W. Turner's poetic visualization of British history»

Willats features in this major exhibition (until 29 August 2016) of 21 artists, exploring a pivotal period in British history.

Given that popular taste is often anticipated in the academy, it is noteworthy that in American universities the study of British history is shrinking (if not drastically): membership of the US association of academic historians in the field has dropped from 1,000 members a decade ago to some 750 today.

Peter Blake and Michael Landy approach portraiture with studied familiarity, Edward Burra and Powys Arthur Evans explore British history, while Bridget Riley and Bob Law use the medium of the line for the contemplative and abstract.

In 2011, it was revealed that the the divorce settlement between Lagrange and his former wife Catherine Anspach was expected to be one of the biggest in British history, at an estimated # 160 million.

Thrones of Britannia is the first Total War Saga - a spin - off from the venerable strategy series that will focus on a pivotal moment in British history.

The city of Bowerstone was going to get an upgrade as well, becoming a sprawling, «kind of weird, f — ed - up London environment,» featuring Lionhead's own takes on stories from British history and folklore, like Jack the Ripper.

The Viking invasion of the 9th Century changed the course of British history.

Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, showcases a wealth of British history with a distinct regal flair.

To mark our 25th anniversary, we thought it was quite fitting to place a commemorative plaque in this hotel's reception area to highlight its place in British history; as the UK's first branded budget hotel.»

The airline also services a number of international markets including London, where The Savoy has reopened following one of the most ambitious restorations in British history, and New York City, which lays claim to one of the world's most legendary hotels, The Plaza.

A visit to the dockyard takes you on a journey through centuries of British history.

The ultimate private family tour of England and Scotland, this itinerary features inspiring cultural experiences that showcase the best of British history and legends; classic British experiences suitable for travelers of all ages; and time to relax at a family - friendly resort hotel in the beautiful Scottish countryside.

The restoration of De Vere Wokefield Estate is part of a wider multimillion pound development project across the De Vere Country Estate portfolio, which will position the mansion house back at the heart of each property to celebrate their unique British history.

A huge concentration of historical battles shaped the course of both South African and British history in this northeastern corner of KwaZulu Natal.

Our range of historical themed tours offer the opportunity to learn more about some of the most important figures and periods in British history.

The Plantagents have left an indelible mark on British history and have become one of the world's most important families, presiding over England's growth and emergence on the world stage as well as the birth of the document that heralded the beginning of English democracy.

Ivy - clad and whitewashed, under the shelter of ageless slate, The Pelican, crammed, packed and steeped in British history, is a haven for its visitors, lovers and weary travelers.

The Savoy, one of the world's iconic hotels, originally opened in 1889, recently completed the most ambitious hotel restoration in British history.

They were also found throughout Celtic, Irish and British history and literature as early as the 9th century.

Worldwide About Blog British history posts by authors of British historical fiction.

Probably the best known figure in British history is Queen Victoria, mainly due to the many TV shows and movies that have been made in recent years about her long reign, or to the hundreds of books and magazine articles published since she first ascended the throne in June 1837.

I always thought history was boring, probably because about the only thing I remember is memorizing dates for the reigns of monarchs (I'm from Canada, so we focused on British history).

A Prisoner in Malta is populated with lots of personages whose names and reputations have been bequeathed to the annals of British history (The novel contains a helpful appendix of thumbnail biographical sketches of some of the more infamous real - life characters who figure prominently in the story).

Recreating a period of Australian and British history as evocative and violent as the American frontier era, Only Killers and Thieves is an unforgettable story of family, guilt, empire, race, manhood, and faith that combines the insightfulness of Philipp Meyer's The Son, the atmospheric beauty of Amanda Coplin's The Orchardist, and the raw storytelling power of Ian McGuire's The North Water.