A brush with heaven

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A brush with Heaven

Stanley Spencer’s talent for seeing the spiritual in the everyday, his

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Country Life Magazine

12 November, 2025

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Manors and meadows

Austenland – is there such a place? If so, it’s to be found in drawing rooms and parlours, not in sweeping vistas. So it’s appropriate that the Hampshire village of Chawton, Jane Austen’s home for the

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In brief

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Until 22 March 2026 Sir Stanley Spencer is best known for his paintings depicting biblical scenes in his hometown of Cookham, but he also spent a great deal of time in Suffolk, particularly during his

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Capturing the everyday

Encouraging the viewer to engage, Rebecca Holton prompts reflection on the way we live today and our rituals and routines. Frequently compared to Edward Hopper, her interpretation of light-dominated,