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London’s The Wallace Collection and a Giveaway!

06/07/17 | art, England, London, London Museum, Museum, Travel, United Kingdom

Selfie in the Wallace Collection Small Drawing Room

When I was in London over Easter which you can see here and here we visited a museum called The Wallace Collection and today I wanted to share more photos about it! Museums like this are my favorite, where the walls are draped in gorgeous red, green, and purple fabric which beautifully offset the hundreds of paintings in their gorgeous gold frames.The building, called the Hertford House was built in the 1770’s in the heart of London for the 4th Duke of Manchester.   It has been a lot of things over the last 200+ years, including the Spanish Embassy, and it was refurbished n 2009.   I was actually shocked when I found out the museum was free – just another reason I love the Brits!

Wallace Collection EntranceWallace Collection Front StateroomGrand Staircase at the Wallace Collection Gold Clock in the Grand Gallery at the Wallace Collection in London Ancient Gold Clock at the Wallace CollectionThe Great Gallery at the Wallace Collection Wall of The Great Gallery at the Wallace CollectionMirror Selfie in the Billiard Room at the Wallace Collection Gold and Black Chest at the Wallace CollectionGreen Large Drawing Room at the Wallace CollectionLarge Drawing Room at the Wallace Collection in London Piazza San Marco Painting at the Wallace Collection Kelly at the Wallace Collection Tea Room

In addition, this two story museum not only had rooms and rooms of paintings but also a whole wing of armor – everything from swords and daggers to full warriors on horses in battle gear.  Since the Arms & Armour wing at the Met is one of my favorites this was right up my ally!   For instance, the photo below is complete horse’s armor dating back before the 1500 and only one of three known to exist and the only one with all original parts that belong together!  #socool #historydork 

14th Century Armor at the Wallace Collection in LondonHelmets and Shields in Medieval Armor at the Wallace Collection in LondonFull Knight in Medieval Armor at the Wallace Collection in LondonGold Gothic Crown at the Wallace CollectionMarie Antionette at the Wallace Collection

I promise not to go on any longer but in case you want to add it to your next trip go ahead and check out the Wallace Collection website and learn a bit more!  We ended our visit in the best possible way – with tea and afternoon sweets in the courtyard in the middle of the mansion!

Afternoon Tea at the Wallace CollectionStatue Outside the Wallace Collection

If this post has not already given you serious wanderlust I am not sure what will! One way to cure that? Travel! And to help get you started I have teamed up quite a few ladies organized by Oh My Gosh Beck!  to give away at $200 Jet Blue Gift Card! Use the Rafflecopter form to enter this worldwide giveaway daily through June 30th and the winner will be notified via email.

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Have you ever been to the Wallace Collection? 

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Comments

  1. Pam says

    June 7, 2017 at 4:56 pm

    I have never been there but will be sure to got there next time I am in London. It sort of reminds me of the Frick in NYC, was it?

    I also can not believe that they let you sit on the couch!

  2. Imogen says

    June 7, 2017 at 3:33 pm

    This place looks incredible! I’d love to visit xx

  3. Cattleya says

    June 7, 2017 at 12:59 pm

    Oh my goodness this place is gorgeous! Your photos are stunning as well. I’m a huge fan of art. I haven’t gotten the chance to travel to London yet but when I do get the chance I will definitely be checking the Wallace Collection. Thanks for sharing!

    x. Cattleya

    alittlecattleya.com

  4. Angela says

    June 7, 2017 at 11:55 am

    I loved visiting the wallace collection! It was amazing!

    xo,
    Angela

  5. Duckie says

    June 7, 2017 at 8:17 am

    Love seeing all your travel photos! So jealous!!

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