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The youngest Brontë sister
Anne Brontë was born on this day in 1820, she was the youngest of six children. Her father Patrick was the perpetual curate at Howarth in Yorkshire. Her mother Maria died the year after she was born. Her four elder…
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The Old vs The New
One of our goals at ITES is to celebrate English Style and usually this focuses on pre-20th century architecture, art and interiors. Why? Because we love it! But how do we all feel about more modern examples and in particular…
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Chase away the Monday Blues
.. with our quick quiz, designed to test your knowledge of English interiors on a blue theme. How many of the locations of these historic interiors can you identify? They have all been featured on our Instagram page in the…
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Lost houses of England
We were so interested to read all your comments on our post about Sutton Scarsdale. It’s clear that these derelict or lost houses of England draw passionate interest from many and have left an indelible mark on our national consciousness.…
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Animal Magic
Where would we be without our animal companions? When looking at art in galleries, stately homes and museums around the country, we often happen upon portraits of the great, the good (and not so good) portrayed with their canine companions.…
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The Tulip Stairs
The sweeping Tulip Stairs are one of the original features of the Queen’s House in Greenwich. The building was designed by Inigo Jones for Anne of Denmark but was not completed until 1630, after her death. These stairs were also…
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The fate of one English Country House
If you are driving North on the M1 in Derbyshire, you might spot the majestic ruins of Sutton Scarsdale high up on the hill. Its roof is open to the sky, the sash windows are empty and the once fine…
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10 Portraits in Shades of Grey
After the rich colours of the festive season, January seems to call for a plainer palette. So for our first Friday Fine Art of 2024 we thought you might enjoy our selection of fabulous portraits in 10 shades of grey!…
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Skating into the New Year
How are you all feeling this morning? OK, well perhaps some fresh air will help clear away any over indulgence. Let’s get our skates on and join the Reverend Robert Walker on Duddingston Loch (our thanks to The Scottish National…
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Chatsworth at New Year
The library at Chatsworth looked stunning this morning, with a traditional tree and stars as accents. There was a time when our English Stately Homes closed from October to March but their festive openings now bring in much needed income…
