Monthly Archives: June 2011

Andy McConnell talks about engraved glass at Fairfax House

Posted on 30 June 2011 by Fairfax House

Join Andy McConnell, BBC Antiques Roadshow glass expert, for a talk exclusively for Fairfax House examining the evolution, hidden meanings and glory of engraved glass from the days of ancient Rome to the present. The talk will take place on … Continue reading →

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The beauty of botanical illustration: a workshop at Fairfax House

Posted on 27 June 2011 by Fairfax House

It’s a summer of flowers at Fairfax House, with our recent Flower Power extravaganza and our ongoing exhibition Gilding the Lily bringing the wonders of floral beauty to our elegant Georgian interiors. And now we are offering you the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Flower Power: a floral extravaganza at Fairfax House

Posted on 18 June 2011 by Fairfax House

Flower Power is taking over Fairfax House! Along with our stunning exhibition celebrating the flower in eighteenth-century art and design, Gilding the Lily, we are now playing host to an extravaganza of floral displays which unite modern design with  Georgian … Continue reading →

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Flower Power at Fairfax House, 18-26 June 2011

Posted on 6 June 2011 by Fairfax House

From Saturday 18 June to Sunday 26 June Fairfax House will be hosting a magnificent floral extravaganza. This week-long festival of flower power will fill the beautiful interiors of the house with magnificent arrangements inspired by Georgian art and design. … Continue reading →

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