An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 152 October 25, 2021Clinton HowellMy introduction to London was, I like to think, unique although I have to say that I have met a number of other Americans who have gone to the London...
An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 151 October 18, 2021Clinton HowellThe dissolution of the monasteries ordered by Henry the VIII between 1536-41 was Henry's method of undermining the Pope's influence (Clement VII) on Henry's personal choices--namely, divorce from his first...
An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 150 October 11, 2021Clinton HowellOsterley Park, a house I mentioned last week that has the magnificent Etruscan Room, was a Robert Adam project for the Child banking family in West London.
An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 149 October 4, 2021Clinton HowellThe genius of Robert Adam (1728-92) the Scottish architect who worked on a substantial number of English country houses over the years, as well as developments in both London and...
An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 148 September 27, 2021Clinton HowellThe creation of a sky scraper is a wondrous thing. I noticed one being built on Madison and 47th the other day, its steel work looking impossibly large, almost like...
An Antiquarian's Tale, Issue 147 September 20, 2021Clinton HowellThe foremost advantage of being in a large city, at least for me, is the number of art related shows that are on tap throughout the year. Covid has altered...
