Posted: January 06th 2022
by Katherine Hardwick
Over the summer, Holkham Hall was invited to collaborate on a project called the Watercolour World, his saw the digitisation of over 300 works of art from Holkham’s collections, as Katherine Hardwick explains in our latest blog post.
Posted: November 21st 2021
by Laura Nuvoloni, Curator of Manuscripts and Early Printed Books
In our latest blog, Laura Nuvoloni, Curator of Manuscripts and Early Printed Books, shares stories and artworks of Thomas Coke, the first Earl of Leicester and builder of the Hall, and the story of his Grand Tour (1712-1718).
Posted: November 19th 2021
by Dr. Mac Graham, Librarian and Historian
A tribute to Sam Mortlock, who was the librarian here at Holkham, written by our current librarian and historian Dr. Mac Graham.
Posted: September 13th 2021
by Katherine Hardwick
On the 13th September 1806, the great Whig statesman Charles James Fox passed away. He had been a close friend and political ally of Thomas William Coke who collected a number of depictions of his dear friend.
Posted: May 16th 2021
by Katherine Hardwick
One of our most important paintings at Holkham is this work by Gainsborough, depicting Thomas William Coke ‘of Norfolk’ in his sporting best. Sadly, this work has had historic problems with flaking paint. Find out how expert conservators, ably assisted by the hall team, have undertaken the intricate work needed to conserve this incredible painting.
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: 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.
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