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The Library at Strawberry Hill, c. 1790. Photo: The Lewis Walpole Library, Yale University.
LONDON
.- Last October London Art Week introduced a new series of interim online events: Art History in Focus. Another impressive line-up of insightful and lively talks will be taking place this March.
16 March The Female Artists, Actresses, and Playwrights of Strawberry Hill Theatricals
This webinar will explore the role of female artists, actresses, and playwrights involved with theatre at Horace Walpoles Strawberry Hill; present illustrations of Walpoles scandalous gothic play The Mysterious Mother by the artist Diana Beauclerk and the closet built to house them at Strawberry Hill and will also touch on Walpoles literary executor Mary Berrys play Fashionable Friends, performed at Strawberry Hill with sets designed by her sister Agnes and with herself and the sculptor Anne Damer in the leading roles. Damer had a close relationship with the famous actress Eliza Farren, re
Strawberry Hill House, in Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, was home of Sir Horace Walpole
Completed in 1776, Sir Horace remodelled the home in decorative style described as Queer Gothic
Pictures show Gothic arches, it s brightly-coloured walls, intricate bannisters and tall stained glass windows
Images of the home were released by Historic England to mark LGBT history month this month
News LGBT+ History Month 2021 at Cambridge
LGBT+ History Month events are happening across the University and Colleges throughout February, to raise awareness and advance education on matters affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
LGBT+ History Month is our opportunity to celebrate and reflect on our ongoing march towards equality and social justice. We highlight trailblazers and role models, and educate others and ourselves about queer history.
Duncan Astle, Chair of Cambridge University s LGBT+ staff network
Talks, film nights and book clubs will explore the experiences of the LGBT+ community, discuss significant moments in queer history and honour those who have worked to promote equality and diversity.