Posted: April 23rd 2021
by Katherine Hardwick, Collections Coordinator
To celebrate St George’s Day, Collections Coordinator Katherine Hardwick explores the history of the fountain, and why it might not depict St George and the Dragon at all….
Posted: April 08th 2021
by Richard Leigh, Construction Manager
Work is progressing well as we lay the foundations for the 15 new homes in Castle Acre.
Posted: March 31st 2021
Each year from around the start of April to the end of August, the Holkham National Nature Reserve comes alive as the breeding season begins for shorebirds. One of the biggest challenges we face is protecting these birds from disturbance from walkers and dogs alike on what is one of the busiest beaches in Norfolk. To help combat this, we’ve implemented a few new restrictions on the beach. We hope you’ll join us in helping to protect these incredible habitats.
Posted: March 25th 2021
by Mac Graham
To celebrate Dante Day, find out about some incredible Dante manuscripts in Holkham’s collection and how important it is for us to send them on loan.
Posted: March 09th 2021
by Katherine Hardwick, Collections Coordinator
So, you’ve heard of carpets in the bathroom, but what about tapestries? Learn more about Holkham’s opulent bathroom and the remarkable 18th century tapestries which decorate its walls.
Posted: March 08th 2021
by Lucy Purvis - Archivist
This International Women’s Day, Holkham Archivist, Lucy, looks back at an extraordinary woman who broke the mould very early on at Holkham. Polly Fishburn first started working in Holkham Hall in 1813, but soon realised this role was not for her. Find out what she moved on to.
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