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Art in Literature
Posted Apr 19, 2005
Tuesday 19th
Went to the first of six WEA afternoons on art in literature. We are reading Girl in Hyacinth Blue by Susan Vreeland, and Girl with Pearl Earring (which I think just about everyone has read) - to cover Vermeer.
Now, I want to go to the National Gallery to see the Vermeer there - so come Saturday, I think that's what I will do.
We also have Sally Vickers' Miss Garnet's Angel on the list - I previously read this at my book club, and enjoyed it, so looking forward to the class next week, when we will be discussing it.
If anyone has any other art/lit books that they've enjoyed - I would be very pleased to hear about them.
Better be off now - and start reading 
Prue
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Monday 18th April (I think)
Posted Apr 18, 2005
What a beautiful day.
OH and I had been away at Winchester (at a Murder Weekend), and I was intending my first journal entry to be all about that - but I had to tell you about the superb little museum in Selbourne that we visited on the way home today.
It is Gilbert White's House - and I have copied the following from Hantsweb (Hampshire County Council) - hope they don't mind.
Anyway - I would recommend it anyone in the area - and it is not far from Jane Austen's House at Chawton - so an excellent day out.
"Gilbert White's House & Selborne, Hampshire
Selborne, Alton, Hampshire GU34 3JH
tel 01420 511275
The attractive village of Selborne and its beautiful countryside is famous for its association with the 18th century naturalist Gilbert White. In his book The Natural History of Selborne, he meticulously records his observations on the plants, birds and animals of this lovely part of Hampshire. The Reverend Gilbert White (1720-1793) is regarded as England's first ecologist. He lived at "The Wakes" most of his life. The rooms have been furnished in the 18th century style and include items of his furniture, beautifully embroidered bed hangings and portraits of his family. The original manuscript is also on display.
The Garden
Through Gilbert White's writings, the garden is probably one of the best documented of its type and is gradually being restored. Already established are his 'Quincunx', wooden ha-ha, alcove and 'Six Quarters' - beds to display many of the fascinating plants known to White. His brick path leads to the stone ha-ha, sundial and part of his fruit wall. Later additions include a spectacular laburnam arch, topiary and fragrant herb garden: all set against the backdrop of the magnificent beech-clad Selborne hanger.
The Oates Museum is devoted to the remarkable Oates family and in particular, Frank Oates, a Victorian explorer, and to Captain Lawrence Oates who accompanied Scott to the South Pole. There are illustrations and relics of both these adventures.
Tea parlour
Delicious refreshments are served in the restored dining room. Much of the fare is based upon interesting eighteenth century recipes.With the emphasis on unusual and inexpensive gifts and books, there is an excellent gift shop to browse in to find something a little different."
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