Denise Carr

Canaletto in England

Canaletto’s rich legacy of work made over a decade spent in England is the subject of a new exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery. Denise Silvester-Carr tells how the Venetian artist, long popular with the British, crossed the Channel to revive his fortunes.

Danson House

Denise Silvester-Carr describes the trials and tribulations of a fine Georgian House recently re-opened by English Heritage.

Red House

Denise Silvester-Carr visits the house that proved an inspiration to many in the Arts and Crafts movement, and which opens to the public on July 16th.

When Less is More

Denise Silvester-Carr celebrates the reopening of Charleston House to the public.

Hardwick Reawakens

Denise Silvester-Carr investigates the restoration of Hardwick Hall, home of Bess of Hardwick.

A Truly Palatial Home

Denise Silvester-Carr explores Eltham Palace and its connections with the Courtauld family.