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The Lichfield Rambler

Annette Rubery

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The German Versailles

Sanssouci Palace, Potsdam, 2026 (photos: Annette Rubery).

We went to Berlin over Easter, and while we were there we thought it would be interesting to pop over to Potsdam to see Frederick the Great’s palace. The name ‘Sanssouci’ or ‘withou...

17 days ago
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Encounters with John Vanbrugh and Bill Nighy

Sie John Vanbrugh and the Duchess of Marlborough battle it out at Blenheim’s Blueprints of Power exhibition (photos: Annette Rubery).

Well, the Vanbrugh 300 celebrations got off to a terrific start last month.

I enjoyed the Blueprints of...

a month ago
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The Irish Don Quixote

Owen McSwiney by Marcellus Laroon: Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool.

Many biographers will admit to having an obsession with their protagonists, and I am no different. However, what can also happen is an obsession with minor subjects (bit-pla...

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Vanbrugh300

March 26th 2026 marks the tercentenary of Sir John Vanbrugh’s death and I’m currently trying to get to as many events and exhibitions as I can. I’m also delighted to be taking part in the Vanbrugh300 festival - many thanks to the Georgian...

2 months ago
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My 'New' Brooch from 1697

A half crown from 1697 (photos: Annette Rubery).

I am a very lucky woman. For Valentine’s Day yesterday I was given an unusual brooch by my husband (for those that don’t know: I’m a brooch enthusiast and collector). I was amazed to see tha...

3 months ago
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    I’m a historical biographer specialising in the 18th century and I live in the English cathedral city of Lichfield: the birthplace of Samuel Johnson.

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