Arundells Journal
News from Arundells
Find out what’s going on in the house and garden. Read about Arundells history and discover interesting facts about our collection.
Exploring the Art Collection- John Nash RA (1893 -1977): ‘Artist and Countryman’ by Jon Lloyd
John Nash RA (1893 -1977): ‘Artist and Countryman’ by Jon Lloyd This article looks at the painting at Arundells by John Nash and explores his lifeand work, now the subject of two recent biographies and a current exhibitionSir Edward’s art collection at Arundells...
The Edward Heath Lecture Series- Michael Heseltine
The Edward Heath University Lecture Series got off to a fabulous start at the University of Nottingham. Michael Heseltine was the lecturer and Ken Clarke was in the chair. Over three hundred people attended – mainly students but lecturers and professors were also in...
Isabel Arundell and Sir Richard Francis Burton – The Love Story Between an Aristocrat and a Rugged Explorer by Isla
While Isla was with us this summer for work experience, she wrote this fantastic piece for us, we hope you enjoy what she discovered, thank you Isla! James Everard Arundell (born in 1721) was the third son of the 6th Lord Arundell of Wardour and in 1752 he married...
Alex at Arundells
This summer, Alex joined us for work experience, read on to find out more about his time with us. I Joined Arundells as a volunteer in June of this year. At this point, I had just finished my second year of studying Spanish and French at University. After discovering...
My Time at Arundells by Isla
Isla recently joined us at Arundells for some work experience before heading off to Uni. We have loved having her around and she will be greatly missed, but hopefully we can lure her back in the future. Read Isla's account of her time at Arundells below.I started...
House
The house was originally a medieval canonry, with the first recorded occupant being Henry of Blunston, Archdeacon of Dorset, who lived here from 1291 until his death in 1316.
garden
The peaceful garden extends to around two acres in total, with lawns, mature trees, shrubbery and borders and includes sculpture by G E Wade and the bow of Morning Cloud III.
collection
Arundells Collection includes works by well known artists, ceramics, gifts from world leaders, hand painted Chinese wallpaper and Morning Cloud scale model yachts.
EVENTS
Arundells events include talks, music concerts and recitals, seasonal outdoor theatre, children's events and Christmas events.
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