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2 giorni fa · Ernest Shackleton. Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton CVO OBE FRGS FRSGS (15 February 1874 – 5 January 1922) was an Anglo-Irish Antarctic explorer who led three British expeditions to the Antarctic. He was one of the principal figures of the period known as the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration .
3 giorni fa · In 1811, Soane was appointed as architect for Dulwich Picture Gallery, the first purpose-built public art gallery in Britain, to house the Dulwich collection, which had been held by art dealers Sir Francis Bourgeois and his partner Noel Desenfans.
30 mag 2024 · The famous Dulwich Wells were in close proximity to the "Green Man," and the Dulwich waters were cried about the streets of London as far back as 1678; and for many years, through the high repute of the waters, much custom was drawn to the adjoining tavern, which, in 1748, was described as a "noted house of good entertainment."
30 mag 2024 · Many of our visitors have asked to know more about our history, so here's a neat one-minute summary of how the UK's first purpose-built gallery came to be!
3 giorni fa · The region of Greater London, including the City of London, is divided into 73 parliamentary constituencies which are sub-classified as borough constituencies, affecting the type of electoral officer and level of expenses permitted.
19 mag 2024 · The Dulwich Festival returns 10-19 May 2024, with a full programme of live events that celebrate the arts, culture, history and community of Dulwich.
1 giorno fa · Founded in 1811, the Dulwich Picture Gallery in London, located in North Dulwich, is recognized as the world’s first purpose-built public art gallery, especially rich in French and Baroque paintings. It contains a substantial collection of old masters and British portraits.
