Concealed treasures
James Yorke
24 November 2012
Secret Splendour — The Hidden World of Baroque Cabinets Holburne Museum, Bath
The Holburne Museum of Bath is a delight. Its collections were formed by Sir William Holburne (1793–1874), a naval officer who first saw action at the Battle of Trafalgar at… Read more
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