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| My impersonation of a 19th century roast chestnut seller, flanked by Triplets |
As always my Christmas season started properly with a visit to Dennis Severs House. This time we decided to go the whole hog, and booked the Christmas Silent Night Special, with mince pies and mulled wine and a chat with one of the curators of the house.
What can I say, it was amazing!!!!
We were in the Victorian room, complete with a Christmas tree that had real lit candles, and it was easily the nicest part of this year's pre-Christmas period.
Dennis Severs House never fails to soothe and calm nerves frayed by modern living, and this evening was no exception. Just being away from electronic devices, and near candle light, among beautiful surroundings, is wonderful enough.
But this time we were honoured by the presence and conversation of a man who has been associated with the house for a long time, and was full of stories and anecdotes about Dennis Severs House and the amazing man who created it.
We were all suitably awed, and determined to do this again next year.
And NO, YOU don't get to come with us!
For previous visits to Dennis Severs House, see previous write-ups - aside from the period photos I can't really add anything to what I said before.
http://dblenck.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/dreams-of-times-past-magic-of-dennis.html
http://dblenck.blogspot.co.uk/2014/12/more-magic-of-times-past-dennis-severs.html
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| To copy the look, wear a large handbag under a suitably draped shawl - adds about twenty pounds to your visual weight! |
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| Not such a good photo, but since it features the second Triplet I decided to include it regardless |
The House that didn't die
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAjZWZwxg_g&t=6s
http://www.urban75.org/blog/a-victorian-christmas-at-dennis-severss-house-18-folgate-street-e1/
