Philosophy of the Tent:

The best decorating and design takes inspiration from what was once done before. Whether it is in architecture, antiques, art, it all stems from a mix of inspiration and knowledge. I believe it is a duty to pass on and share the knowledge, and by no means do I think I have great knowledge, in fact the more I know the less I know.
This blog is a way not to forget what I have learned and what was kindly passed onto to me by a great many fascinating people. I thank you all.


Monday, 4 April 2011

Reviving Gothic

Shobdon Church in Herefordshire, recently featured in World of Interiors is absolutely charming and one to visit on my next trip to the UK.  It is a fine example of the influence of Horace Walpole's 18th century 'Committee of Taste' and his famed Strawberry Hill house.
Shobdon Church


Strawberry Hill House re-opened after major restoration

The Hall and Staircase at Strawberry Hill
The 18th century revival of Gothic also known as Victorian Gothic, and later the Arts & Crafts period  produced much inspiration for painted furniture as used by decorators such as John Fowler. Many of these pieces still form part of decorating schemes today.

John Fowler centenary chairs: 'copies of painted Gothick chairs from Shobdon parish church, made to order. £300 from each donated to the church preservation fund' buy from Colefax and Fowler here
The Bird Cage Room at Grimsthorpe
Charles Edwards' Gothic Wall Lantern



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  1. Charles Edwards12 April 2011 at 20:34

    Thank you for the mention. You can see this lantern used in a Gothic building in our Hurlstone Tower blog posting.
    http://charlesedwardslighting.blogspot.com/2010/08/hurlstone-tower-in-northumberland.html

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  2. Tents and Camels12 April 2011 at 20:52

    Thank you so much for the link, what a charming building.

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