7 July 2016

THE BEAUVAIS GROTESQUE TAPESTRIES

By Charissa Bremer-David

The two tapestries in the Great Hall of Firle Place are French and date from the late-seventeenth to early-eighteenth century.

4 May 2016

John Montresor’s Plan of the City of New York

By Adam Langlands

One of Firle’s most evocative, and perhaps surprising, treasures is John Montresor’s manuscript map and defensive survey of New York City.

27 April 2016

GENERAL THOMAS GAGE ON THE EVE OF REVOLUTION

By Deborah Gage

Thomas Gage reached the rank of Commander in Chief of the British Forces at a critical time in the history of America.

15 April 2016

Joseph Gage (1689-1768) – a legend in his own lifetime

By Martin Murphy

Joseph Gage became a legend in his own lifetime, largely due to Alexander Pope’s satirical portrait of him as an example of venality and folie de grandeur. In fact the truth is more remarkable than the legend.

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