Comments on: The Renewal Of Dennis Severs’ House

By: Boudicca Fawkes

Boudicca Fawkes — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 20:06:27 +0000

Great story and pics a very interesting and informative and you’re pics are so good bravo

By: Lilyami

Lilyami — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 07:40:26 +0000

This must be my favourite Spitalfields Life post ever, which is saying something. The photographs are wonderful, and the words even better. Just a joy to see and hear. I do hope I can get myself up the road to London again soon, if only to visit the house for real! Thank you, GA, for what you do and what you enable.

By: Valerie

Valerie — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 22:48:44 +0000

Magical! Lovely evocativery (if I may coin such a term)…

By: Margarita

Margarita — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 22:37:48 +0000

The next time I visit London, (hopefully some day soon!) a tour in Dennis Servers’ house is on my list of things to do!

I especially like the idea of going on one of the “silent” tours!

Thank you Gentle Author, for allowing us to peek inside and to meet the people who are dedicated to this gorgeous project.

Margarita
Vancouver, Canada

By: Marnie Sweet

Marnie Sweet — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 19:39:46 +0000

Gentle Author:

Vignettes so delicious they’re good enough to eat. Heloise is absolutely perfect.

Thank you for continuing to share beauty some of will never be able to enjoy in person.

And hello to all your cat friends past and present–especially Mr Pussy and ‘the new guy.’

Marnie
Ohio

By: Amanda

Amanda — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 17:43:43 +0000

These exquisitely stunning photos will surely encourage those who have never seen the atmosphere created by a man who has left behind a dream which has not been permitted to fade.

l found them especially pleasing as each artisan’s attire toned with their setting.
From Gilbert’s rich plum pullover setting off the ‘Grinling Gibbons’ to Wioletta’s neat paisley pinafore complimenting the red drapes, likewise Heloise welcoming us at the midnight door – both with a teeny glimmer of scarlett.

My most magical photo for the colour and light is Luis pampering the luminous green fern as though a 17th century nobleman with his horse tethered in the courtyard.

The personal captions by all the contributors themselves were heartwarming – their skills very much in demand.

The GA must maintain his mystique, hence no portrait.
l feel an award is on the cards ?

By: Heather E. Cole

Heather E. Cole — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 16:54:43 +0000

Because I’m an unreliable reader, I so often am asking questions of myself, like “WTH is Dennis Severs and what’s up with his house?” — and then I get to go back into the archives and get myself back up to speed. Thank you for a wonderful trip today, and fondest best wishes to the folk who are doing the work!

By: gkbowood

gkbowood — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:34:05 +0000

This was an unexpected glimpse behind the scenes of all the people involved. Very interesting and makes me want to come across the pond and see it ASAP! Thank you for keeping it alive.

By: Ann V

Ann V — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:28:42 +0000

I visited Denis Severs’ house a few years ago with my daughter. The atmosphere and everything else about it is simply breath-taking and the memory of it is with me still. With your re-imagining of his tour it will I am sure be simply mind-blowing. What a brilliant team. A visit is now at the top of my bucket list, so fingers crossed I can get to London before too long. Good luck with the re-opening.

By: Michael Bielawa

Michael Bielawa — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:29:59 +0000

My wife Janice and I so loved our visit with Dennis back in 2002. Diligently, continue your brillance! Congratulations to all…