tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post2945291688143609420..comments2024-03-28T14:29:32.353-05:00Comments on The Devoted Classicist: Gervase Jackson-Stops' Folly, The MenagerieJohn J. Tacketthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-80307715732926745482017-08-03T06:01:27.182-05:002017-08-03T06:01:27.182-05:00Sadly the latest owners have set about destroying ...Sadly the latest owners have set about destroying the grotto - they are going to replace it with a kitchen!alanterrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118875639952256167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-43359984851799464172013-04-05T07:50:43.494-05:002013-04-05T07:50:43.494-05:00Thank you for every other informative website. The...Thank you for every other informative website. The place else may just I am getting that type of <br />information written in such a perfect approach?<br />I've a project that I'm just now operating on, and I <br />have been at the glance out for such info.<br /><br />my web-site - <a href="http://www.gobayuenergy.com/profile/232827" rel="nofollow">http://swaggybook.com/profile/erniecage</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-61452201158744935172012-03-01T11:18:01.270-06:002012-03-01T11:18:01.270-06:00MBH, many thanks for this information and your kin...MBH, many thanks for this information and your kind comments. Both new and used copies of this book are currently available through The Devoted Classicist Library starting at only $2.00. And I would like nothing more than to come speak to a group in the L.A. area.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-3616343619870021612012-03-01T07:10:22.955-06:002012-03-01T07:10:22.955-06:00John, there are a couple of pictures in "Shel...John, there are a couple of pictures in "Shell Houses and Grottos" by Hazelle Jackson. I absolutely love your blog because you always touch on interesting stories that you have a connection with. The people in Baltimore are so lucky you are coming to speak -- we need you out here in Los Angeles!Mrs. Beverly Hillsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-54880898836019517812012-02-29T15:43:38.482-06:002012-02-29T15:43:38.482-06:00TPoC, surely the now-defunct Menagerie website had...TPoC, surely the now-defunct Menagerie website had photos, but since it was not a historic feature and was located in the cellar of the original folly where access was limited, it was never particularly publicized. I have seen non-published photos; the story of Orpheus was the theme. My devoted readers might be able to point us to a published article, however. I will let you know if more comes available. Thanks for commenting.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-90573663221153600912012-02-29T15:27:39.096-06:002012-02-29T15:27:39.096-06:00I'm intrigued by the shell grotto. Do you know...I'm intrigued by the shell grotto. Do you know if any photos of it have been published?The Peak of Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811933436075145329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-24903859582383599732012-02-29T13:24:26.059-06:002012-02-29T13:24:26.059-06:00ML, some of these old books are truly classics and...ML, some of these old books are truly classics and still relevant. I am glad some are finding an appreciative home.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-63664054946939772422012-02-29T11:09:41.708-06:002012-02-29T11:09:41.708-06:00TW, I was surprised at seeing the photo and intent...TW, I was surprised at seeing the photo and intentionally did not include it in the post. But then, I was surprised that John Fowler's scheme for the Hall at Syon was painted over. Still, with these "boutique" companies putting out special collections - there is even one for the Guggenheim - surely there is increased awareness on historic colors.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-86006734024838932932012-02-29T10:01:11.362-06:002012-02-29T10:01:11.362-06:00The real estate link shows the Saloon as it appear...The real estate link shows the Saloon as it appears today, and it was as I imagined<br />it would be, with all of Gervase's carefully considered paint colours obliterated<br />and the room furnished stiffly and unimaginatively. All of it proving once again<br />just what a remarkably free and enlightened period was the final quarter of the<br />20th century in terms of design and decoration. So far as I can tell, that approach<br />is gone with the wind.Toby Worthingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05887066048372484464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-60475992125258122282012-02-29T08:17:32.673-06:002012-02-29T08:17:32.673-06:00I got a copy of the book for only 28 cents! My la...I got a copy of the book for only 28 cents! My last local bookstore was part of a big chain, but now even that has closed. So I was so happy to learn about your recommendations. And great prices too!Mary Louisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-51564242737967968662012-02-28T19:29:02.213-06:002012-02-28T19:29:02.213-06:00Te, there's something to be said for personali...Te, there's something to be said for personality, passion, and publicity, but nothing beats education.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-27414988946532657522012-02-28T19:24:56.238-06:002012-02-28T19:24:56.238-06:00Th, yes the use of stone vs brick really added to ...Th, yes the use of stone vs brick really added to the architectural identity of the building.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-88091617493584925892012-02-28T19:20:28.263-06:002012-02-28T19:20:28.263-06:00MfB, it is always a great loss with such a talent,...MfB, it is always a great loss with such a talent, and the relatively young age just makes it more so.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-47386178353597957902012-02-28T19:16:52.586-06:002012-02-28T19:16:52.586-06:00TW, the whole Attingham experience was a great one...TW, the whole Attingham experience was a great one.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-1341084732492785942012-02-28T19:14:00.082-06:002012-02-28T19:14:00.082-06:00R, I think I could happily live in one great room....R, I think I could happily live in one great room.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-47476711646644505232012-02-28T12:44:13.192-06:002012-02-28T12:44:13.192-06:00Thanks again. I'd be very interested in your e...Thanks again. I'd be very interested in your educational journey and suggestions for young folks who have similar interests today.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14154846109609330503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-41255058492830482212012-02-28T12:07:26.698-06:002012-02-28T12:07:26.698-06:00I have been enchanted by the Menagerie since I fou...I have been enchanted by the Menagerie since I found it in the AD book many years ago- Love the fact that it was done with the stone front and common brick in the rear where no one was supposed to see it- What a treasureThomasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-38871477175628691592012-02-28T11:09:42.603-06:002012-02-28T11:09:42.603-06:00He was just an amazing connoisseur. So sad to have...He was just an amazing connoisseur. So sad to have gone so early!Michele from Bostonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-9968231853237047632012-02-28T10:29:40.649-06:002012-02-28T10:29:40.649-06:00Positively, the ideal house!
Lucky you, being tut...Positively, the ideal house!<br /> Lucky you, being tutored by Gervase Jackson Stops.Toby Worthingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05887066048372484464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-5908811488542254362012-02-27T21:00:19.843-06:002012-02-27T21:00:19.843-06:00My ideal house: a folly with one grand room!My ideal house: a folly with one grand room!Rubyhanoinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-14119005343932873362012-02-27T20:33:48.829-06:002012-02-27T20:33:48.829-06:00DF, education and training are essential elements ...DF, education and training are essential elements that too many try to skip over these days and go directly to opening their own firm and hiring a publicist.<br /><br />TDM, there are some recent photos on the real estate site, for now, but I did not include them since they represent the time since Gervase's ownership. Also, there was once a website for The Menagerie, but that does not appear to be currently available.John J. Tacketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17138329330942154191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-76963086988950486382012-02-27T19:41:50.088-06:002012-02-27T19:41:50.088-06:00Great post. Would love to see more photos of the ...Great post. Would love to see more photos of the menagerie.the designers musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09870200821796271267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4390485471778959088.post-78314854931246026982012-02-27T19:27:00.663-06:002012-02-27T19:27:00.663-06:00John,
Incredible post! I am reminded of my appren...John,<br /><br />Incredible post! I am reminded of my apprenticeship at Claverton Manor, near Bath, (American Museum in Britain) and meeting Peter Hood, who worked for John Fowler...lucky me, I lived in The Royal Crescent for three months!<br /><br />DeanDean Farrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11651467227402717540noreply@blogger.com