PARLIAMENT HOUSE ESTATE Overlooking the dais in the Centre of the Central Hall hangs a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi painted by sir oswald birley and donated to the nation by Shri http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/intro/p2.htm
Extractions: PARLIAMENT HOUSE ESTATE Parliament House Estate comprises the Parliament House, Reception Office building, Sansadiya Gyanpeeth (Parliament Library Building), Parliament House Annexe and the extensive lawns around it where ponds with fountains have been provided. Special floral decoration is done at important points in the building during sessions of Parliament as well as on other important occasions. By the very nature of things, Parliament House Estate as a whole and the Chambers of the two Houses in particular are subject to strict security precaution all round the year. The entire Parliament House Estate is enclosed by an ornamental red sand stone wall or iron grills with iron gates that can be closed when occasions demand. The approach roads which cut across the Parliament House Estate and form part of the Estate are not allowed to be used as public thoroughfares. Parliament House is one of the most magnificent buildings in New Delhi which has one of the brightest clusters of architectural gems possessed by any country in the world. Visitors to the capital invariably pay a visit to this building as the two Houses of Parliamentthe Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) are located within its walls. Construction of the Building The building was designed by two famous architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Bakerwho were responsible for the planning and construction of New Delhi.
Extractions: Skip to content Search this site Search Home Operations and Support Establishments Training Establishments ... Tours, Conferences and Events Up to BRNC Dartmouth This magnificent building overlooks the River Dart and the sea, and is set in 126 ares of landscaped grounds. It is now the principal facility in the UK for the training young naval officers for not only the Royal Navy but also many other nations. The stunning Edwardian architecture, internal and external, designed by Sir George Aston Webb, contain numerous beautiful features linking it to both Royalty and Admiralty. The Quarterdeck with its high vaulted ceiling, is surrounded by the-finest wrought ironwork of the Poop Deck gallery which leads to the Commodore's Flat containing a unique and complete collection of Second World War naval portraits by Sir Oswald Birley. The Main Corridor, the second longest in Europe, takes you from the beautiful Chapel and its memorial side chapels at one end to the splendour of the Senior Gunroom (SGR) at the other. The hand-painted and gold leaf bosses of the SGR ceiling took seven months to complete and compliment the finest portraits of Admirals that line its oak-paneled walls. From the Lobby, the great doors open with views across the Bridge, Parade Ground, past the Flagstaff and to the mouth of the river with its castles and beyond to the open sea. 2000 also saw the opening of a new Museum by Prince Philip whilst celebrating the 60th anniversary of his time at Dartmouth; a time when he met, the then, Princess Elizabeth for the first occasion in the gardens of the Commodore's residence. This small yet fine Museum has collected together many pictures and artifacts showing the history of BRNC from its beginnings in 1863 as two vessels moored in the River Dart, through the opening in 1905 of today's College. It gives an insight into the ever-evolving way of life and training of naval officers to meet the defence requirements of the time.
Extractions: The Central Park Falconer has suffered extensive damage, both from weathering and vandals. In danger of toppling in 1937, it was shored up and repatinated. In 1941 it was repositioned. In 1957 a new bronze falcon was fashioned and reattached. Later vandals cut off both the hand and falcon, which compelled the Parks Department to remove the sculpture to storage for safekeeping. In 1982 a replacement was cast and the statue then reset on its pedestal. In 1995 the Central Park Conservancy again repatinated and coated the statue, which today stands as an embodiment of the Parks rich 19th Century sculptural inheritance, as well as its abundant bird species that includes the peregrine falcon. Simonds himself was an avid falconer. He became Founder President of the British Falconers Club in 1927 and was later depicted with a falcon in his official portrait as chairman of the family brewery, by Sir Oswald Birley RP (1880-1952). In 1884, with a group of young architects and artists inspired by John Ruskin (1819-1900) and William Morris (1834-1896) he founded and became the first Master of the Art Workers Guild in London. Their objective was to create a unified forum for architects, artists and craftsmen. Simonds said of the guild: it differs from all Art Societies in that it is not formed for the propagation of any one branch, or style, of art . I find some things of the spirit of the Studio Life of Rome.
Harrow Development Trust The works on loan from the School included works by John Glover (1767 1849), William Cowen (1791-1864), sir oswald birley (OH) (1880-1952), sir Hubert http://www.harrowdevtrust.com/html/projects/christiesart/exhibitors/
Extractions: Tradition of giving Why Harrow needs support Recognition of benefactors Current projects ... EXHIBITORS AND CONTRIBUTORS The exhibition was divided into four categories of work. This section included works by: Cecil Beaton, ( Bradbys 1918 ); Hercules Brabazon Brabazon ( Moretons 1835 ); Winston Churchill ( ); William Fox-Talbot ( The Head Master's 1811 ); Spencer Gore ( ); Curwen Eliot Hodgkin ( West Acre 1919 ); Barry McBride ( West Acre 1951 ); Victor Pasmore ( Bradbys 1923 ); and Harold, 1st Earl Alexander of Tunis ( The Head Master's 1906 The exhibition featured: Henry Adlam ( Druries 1936 ); Julian Barrow ( Bradbys 1953 ); Piers Bourke ( The Grove 1992 ); Alexander Chamberlin ( Druries 1986 ); Nigel Crawley ( The Head Master's 1970 ); Alexander de Cadenet ( Druries 1987 ); Piers de Laszlo ( Elmfield 1971 ); Edem Elesh ( Newlands 1975 ); Adam Ellis ( The Head Master's 1987 ); Richard Foster ( Druries 1958 ); Nicholas Gibbs (
Extractions: After the war a tanker operation was added to its cargo and passenger services, the latter deploying fewer but larger and faster ships. Without the mail contracts there was no longer a need to replace all the war losses and a steep postwar rise in shipbuilding costs acted as a break on any rapid expansion plans. Two notable additions were the 27,995 tons Himalaya completed in 1949 and the 45,000 ton Canberra delivered in 1961, the latter only being recently been taken out of service. The Canberra was built for line voyages but when the jumbo jet killed off the traditional passenger services in the early 70's she reverted to cruising and became very popular in that role.
Biography Of Edward Charles Grenfell A portrait of Grenfell by (sir) oswald birley is in the possession of the family. The Times, 28 November 1941; private information. HERBERT B. GRIMSDITCH http://grenfell.history.users.btopenworld.com/Biographies/edward_charles_grenfel
Extractions: Grenfell Family History Site Return to Biographies Index Return to Home Page GRENFELL, EDWARD CHARLES, first BARON ST JUST (1870-1941), banker and politician -, was born in London 29 May 1870, the only son of Henry Riversdale Grenfell, banker and member of Parliament, by his wife, Alethea Louisa, daughter of Henry John Adeane, landowner and member of Parliament, of Babraham, Cambridge. Lord Desborough abilities, appointed him manager of that house in 1900. He was given a partnership in 1904; and in During the war of 1914-1918 it was decided that all British and allied purchases of American war materials should pass through the Morgan firm in New York; and Grenfell with his fellow partners was closely concerned with the great task of organization involved in this immense series of transactions. Grenfell's reputation in the City of London was such that, when he aspired to Parliament in 1922 he was adopted as Conservative candidate for that constituency. At a by election in May 1922 he was returned with a majority of 3,936; and in the general elections of 1922 and 1923 both he and Sir Frederick Banbury (later Lord Banbury q.v) were returned unopposed. He remained in the House of Commons until 1935, when he was raised to the peerage as baron St Just, of St Just in Penwith, in the county of Cornwall. Grenfell continued throughout his life to take a lively interest in the affairs of Harrow School, and served as a governor from 1922 until his death, which took place at Bacres, Henley-on-Thames, 26 November 1941.
Extractions: Join Now... Questia Books and Articles on: Wollaston William Hyde We found: results By media type: Journal articles: Magazine articles: Newspaper articles: Encyclopedia articles: books on: Wollaston William Hyde - 247 results More book Results: William Tryon and the Course of Empire: A Life in British Imperial Service Book by Paul David Nelson ; University of North Carolina Press, 1990 Subjects: Colonial AdministratorsGreat BritainBiography GovernorsNew York (State)Biography GovernorsNorth CarolinaBiography New York (State)HistoryColonial Period, Ca. 1600-1775 ... Tryon, William1729-1788 ...time came for young William Tryon to choose a career...Thomas Villiers, Baron
Conqueror23 1975), Marcus Lecky oswald Hornby birley, s. of sir Orwald Joseph Hornby birley, M.C.. F1. Rupert oswald Robin birley, * 1955, + 1986 missing presumed http://www.william1.co.uk/w23.html
Extractions: Harriet Elizabeth Georgiana Howard , Lady, + 1868, Md. 1823, George Granville Leveson-Gower (later Sutherland-Leveson-Gower) , 2nd Duke of Sutherland, K.G., * 1786, + 1861. George Granville William Sutherland-Leveson-Gower , 3rd Duke of Sutherland, K.G., * 1828, + 1892, Md.1) 1849, Anne Hay-Mackenzie , countess of Cromartie in her own right, + 1888, d. of John Hay-Mackenzie. George Granville Sutherland-Leveson-Gower , Earl Gower, * 1850, + 1858. Cromartie Sutherland-Leveson-Gower , 4th Duke of Sutherland, K.G., * 1851, + 1913, Md.1884, Lady Millicent Fanny St. Clair-Erskine , * 1867, + 1955, d. of Francis Robert St. Clair-Erskine, 4th Earl of Rosslyn, P.C. George Granville Sutherland-Leveson-Gower , 5th Duke of Sutherland, K.T., P.C., * 1888, + 1963, Md.1) 1912, Lady Eileen Gwladys Butler , * 1891, + 1943, d. of Charles John Brinsley Butler, 7th Earl of Lanesborough, M.V.O.; Md.2) 1944, Clare Josephine OBrien , + 1998, d. of Herbert OBrien of Calcutta. Alastair St. Clair Sutherland-Leveson-Gower , Lord, * 1890, + 1921, Md. 1918
Extractions: Style Diary Although its launch won't speak with the volume, say, of Talk magazine, Cheap Date âa very different enterpriseâis attracting the attention of youthquakers around town. Described as "the magazine for thinking thrifters," Cheap Date New York 's launch is scheduled in New York on July 1. It was started two years ago in London. "Taking charge," as founder Kira Jolliffe said, "as the only antidotal anti-fashion magazine around, uncovering a population who didn't yet know they were sick of being told what to wear and do and waking up bored in the process." "Points of view are really important," Mr. Richards continued. He blamed MTV for "the homogenization" of everything hip. "I'm sick and fed up, and so are my friends, with the conveyor-belt look that represents style. MTV sets the standards for what young people think is music and fashion style, but it is made so impersonal. Everything has been passed through demographic studies." "We don't intentionally underwhelm," laughed Mr. Richards. "Humble yearnings is our basic byline. Meaning, we come from humble yearnings. The magazine does, anyway." His design for Cheap Date has a lively neo-psychedelic 'zine look with graphics inspired, in part, by 1960's rock posters.
Portrait Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Among the most memorable are his portraits of sir Winston Churchill, Peter Ustinov and sir John . Portrait of sir W H Goschen, KBE, oswald birley http://www.goantiques.com/detail,portrait-queen-elizabeth,104990.html
Extractions: Description: Status: For Sale Reference#: Condition: Good overall condition. Year: c. 1985 Country: United Kingdom Maker: Bernard Hailstone (1910-1987) Height: 40 in. (101.60 cm) Width: 30 in. (76.20 cm) Title: Portrait Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (1900-2002), c. 1985 Style: Modern Type: Oil on canvas
The Long Gallery Artiste Inconnu, copie daprès un tableau de sir oswald birley Exécution vers 1930 Acquisition Don de lord Willingdon à Rideau Hall en 1931 http://gg.ca/rh/vr/rm-long-01_e.asp
Extractions: Governor General 1926-1931 When Lord and Lady Willingdon arrived at Rideau Hall in the fall of 1926, they came with a wealth of international experience. Lord Willingdon had served as aide-de-camp to his father-in-law, the Governor of Australia, from 1897 to 1900. He had spent several years in India, as Governor of Bombay (1913-1918) and Madras (1918-1924). While on a diplomatic mission to China in 1926, he received news of his appointment as Governor General of Canada. Both Lord and Lady Willingdon appreciated the arts. During their years in Asia, they collected rare carpets, furniture and other souvenirs of their travels. These treasures introduced a new note of oriental elegance to the traditional European style of Rideau Hall. When the Willingdons left Canada in 1931, they returned to Asia, where Lord Willingdon served as Viceroy of India until 1938. Return to the Long Gallery To the Reception Room
Queen Elizabeth 2 Cruises | Cruise.co.uk They are the 1948 painting of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, by sir oswald birley (this used to be aboard RMS Queen Elizabeth); and the 1949 painting of http://www.cruise.co.uk/cruises/3/queen-elizabeth-2/
Extractions: Alaska etc... Ocean Village Carribean Apr 2007 Kennedy, Preston MOUNT TEDE ( BOUDICCA) Jan 2008 kelly, newport 21st Anniversary Jul 2007 Allen, Warrington Black Watch Med Cruise August 2007 Aug 2007 Mitchell, Basingstoke See all photos Guide to Cruising 2007 Ship Deck Details Large (Resort) Ship: 70,327 tons Lifestyle: Luxury/Premium/Standard Cruise Line: Cunard Line Former Names: none Builder: Upper Clyde Shipbuilders (UK) Original Cost: £29 million Entered Service: May 1969 Registry: Great Britain Length (ft/m): 962.93/293.50 Beam (ft/m): 105.1/32.03 Draft (ft/m): 32.4/9.87 Propulsion/Propellers: diesel-electric (99,900 kW)/2 Passenger Decks: 10 Total Crew: 1,015 Passengers (lower beds/all berths): 1,728/1,906 Passenger Space Ratio (lower beds/all berths): 39.4/36.8
ABC.es Hemeroteca Ojo Infalible Para Las Cosas Refinadas Translate this page Marcus oswald Hornby Lecky birley nació el 30 de mayo de 1930, y era el único hijo del retratista de sociedad sir oswald birley y su esposa irlandesa Rhoda http://www.abc.es/hemeroteca/historico-10-09-2007/abc/Sociedad/ojo-infalible-par
Extractions: viernes, 25 de enero de 2008 archivo Registro Mapa web BUSCAR en ABC.es en Google document.forms['aspnetForm'].action=""; Ojo infalible para las cosas refinadas Además de «Annabel´s»Mark Birley, que murió el 24 de agosto a los 77 años, fue el fundador y propietario otros establecimientos, que le convirtieron en sinónimo de sofisticación, exclusividad, impresionante buen gusto y esnobismo incorregible. El talento de Birley residía en su ojo infalible para las cosas más refinadas de la vida; su habilidad consistía en convencer a otros de que querían compartir su concepto tradicional de lo que eran esas cosas; su genio estaba en hacerles pagar espléndidamente por el privilegio de hacerlo. Cuando en 2002 Birley decidió relajar el código de la vestimenta del club y permitir que los clientes entrasen sin corbata (en 1963 fue el primero en Londres que no exigía esmoquin), pronto se vio obligado a reinstaurar la regla después de que se quejaran miembros de todas las edades. A intervalos de más o menos diez años, Birley abrió una serie de oasis de vida refinada, todos ellos en Mayfair. Todas sus empresas eran en esencia una extensión del modo de vida favorito de Birley. Se decía que le hacían los calcetines a medida, que había reclamado a su ayuda de cámara desde el sur de Francia porque necesitaba que le sacase brillo a sus zapatos y que ordenaba a sus empleados que eludiesen las llamadas de teléfono diciendo: «El señor Birley está demasiado ocupado relajándose».
