Posted: September 29th 2020
by Ryan Mills, Houseman
Houseman Ryan talks us through the mammoth task of cleaning Holkham Hall’s iconic fountain. From algae removal with squeegees the size of brooms, to industrial pressure washing, and the mystery of the Dragon’s missing goatee…
Posted: September 15th 2020
by Maria de Peverelli, Curator and Collections Manager
In the past few months, I have been asked many times which aspects of my work as curator, collection manager and art advisor, has been most impacted by COVID-19. The answer has always been the same: exhibitions. It has been nearly six months since the first museums in China started closing their doors due to COVID-19. Closures have spread worldwide since as the virus swept the globe. Curators, exhibition organisers and museum directors have had to remain flexible and be prepared to act, in particular when exhibition planning involved partner institutions and inter-museum lending. Find out how the closures have affected Holkham and what the future holds for exhibitions.
Posted: September 09th 2020
by Lauren Cottis, Housekeeping Supervisior at The Victoria Inn
During the UK’s lockdown, the staff at The Victoria Inn decided they would like to help the community in the best way they knew how; by feeding people. In her own words, Lauren tells us more, including her personal reasons for wanting to play her part during the pandemic.
Posted: September 09th 2020
by Stuart Lynch
During the UK’s lockdown, we encouraged the public to enter our short story competition, sharing their tales of Holkham - real or fictional, hilarious, halcyon, or even horrendous, all genres were welcome. The judges were Lady Leicester and Lady Glenconner who chose Ian Gale as their winner. Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing a number of the shortlisted entries with you. Next up, are Stuart Lynch’s two entries, ‘An early start’ and ‘A walk behind and through the pines…’
Posted: September 01st 2020
by Katherine Hardwick
Holkham Hall has played host to many dinner parties over the centuries and everything had to be just perfect, from the setting and tableware, through to the actual food itself. In part three of the Holkham Dinner Party, Katherine gives us a taste of the food and drink which would have been served in the Hall.
Posted: August 12th 2020
by Laura Nuvoloni - Curator of Manuscripts and Early Printed Books
One of our treasured Holkham manuscripts is currently on display at the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge. It makes up part of the Feast and Fast. The Art of Food in Europe, 1500-1800 exhibition taking place this month. Our Curator of Manuscripts and Early Printed Books, Laura, tells us more.
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