One of Many: Arundells’ Capitoline Wolf

One of Many: Arundells’ Capitoline Wolf

According to Roman historian Livy, Romulus and Remus have been seen in bronze alongside their she-wolf saviour as long ago as 295 BC when a statue of the trio was erected at the foot of the Palatine Hill. This image of the infant founders of Rome has persisted for...
A Brief History on Bonsai

A Brief History on Bonsai

The Jade Bonsai trees also known as Portulacaria Afra or Crassula ovata are succulent plants that are popular in the art of bonsai. The tree that is in the house is a replica of one of these trees, being made from bronze and jade, unlike living bonsai, crystal bonsai...
As the house closes, conservation work begins

As the house closes, conservation work begins

The upstairs rooms at Arundells are beginning to be ‘put to bed’ for the winter. We observe the tradition of historic housekeeping, where country houses would have been deep cleaned and rested while the family were in town for the winter. Firstly, we check the...
The Stubborn Bowl

The Stubborn Bowl

Exciting news at Arundells. Conservation of the Ming dynasty bowl is complete, and it will be back on display this season. The bowl was conserved with the aid of a grant from the AIM Pilgrim Trust Conservation Scheme. The History   Sir Edward’s large...