I’m happy to report that the built-in bookshelves are done and painted and my library is back where it belongs. Although most books can now be found on the internet, I’m never parting with my core library, consisting primarily of books on London, Wellington, Brummell, period diaries and letters and Queen Victoria. For those of you who have expressed an interest in browsing my bookshelves, here’s a good representation of what they hold.
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An Account of Queen Charlotte’s Drawing Room 1818 - The following first-hand account of his attendance at Queen Charlotte's Drawing Room was recorded by Richard Rush, American Ambassador… Read More
A STROLL THROUGH ETON - Back in 2014, Victoria and I stayed in Windsor for a few days after the Duke of Wellington Tour had… Read More
THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS - December 25th My Own Heart - The London coach arrived today, bringing with it your gift of a partridge and… Read More
CHRISTMAS PAST – IN THEIR OWN WORDS - What would Christmas be without our trimming the tree? Some believe that it was Prince Albert who introduced the custom of the Christmas… Read More
I am drooling even though I already have many of the books you do as well as others .I already have more books than I have shelves and no room for another book case. I miss the room I had in a two story , five bedroom house after all the kids grew up.
Wow! That is SOME book collection. I'm jealous!