Looking forward to being in Cardiff for tomorrow morning's talk to the Friends of the National Museum of Wales, 'A Passion for Art: The Messel Family and the Edwardian Impulse for Serious Collecting'. friendsmuseumwales.org.uk/Events23/Talks…

Many thanks to the Friends of the National Museum of Wales for making us so welcome in Cardiff this morning. Great venue and a really warm bunch of people. See you next summer at NymansNT

60 years ago, on Sun 21 April 1963, Barbara Hepworth’s sculpture, Winged Figure, was unveiled on the side of John Lewis & Partners, Oxford Street, London. hepworthwakefield.org/news/celebrati… Image: Winged Figure in situ at night, at. John Lewis, Oxford St, London. April 1963 © Bowness.

How wonderful to visit the Villa Tugendhat in Brno again. Here is the model of the building showing just what a jewel it is. The memory of the Tugendhat family remains very present throughout the house.

And today the Villa Stiassni, where the family lived only nine years before escaping to London on 1938.

The Dorchester on Park Lane today, recreating the façade designed by Oliver Messel for the 1953 coronation.

Remembered today, on the 90th anniversary of her death, Ruth Margaret Parker, née Messel. 'In memory of a Life lighted by Faith, Hope and Love.'

A great joy to visit the Ca d'Oro in Venice, home to the spectacular art collection of Baron Giorgio Franchetti.

Two weeks today, my free talk for Leo Baeck Institute London on German Jews, English Gentry: The Messel Family and the Cultural Expression of a Changing Identity. All welcome in person at German Historical Institute London or via zoom. Sign up here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/john-hilary-…

The ballet that woke up post-war Britain apollo-magazine.com/oliver-messel-…

Don't miss our 2023 Summer Lecture next Thurs eve! Join us at German Historical Institute London or on Zoom for: German Jews, English Gentry: The Messel Family and the Cultural Expression of a Changing Identity by John Hilary of Jewish Country Houses Free admission Info/tickets: leobaeck.co.uk/events/special…

Looking forward to this tomorrow!

Join us TONIGHT at 6.30pm for John Hilary’s lecture German Jews, English Gentry: The Messel Family and the Cultural Expression of a Changing Identity in Bloomsbury at German Historical Institute London & on Zoom More info / Zoom link: leobaeck.co.uk/events/special… Tickets (free!): eventbrite.co.uk/e/john-hilary-…

Many thanks to Leo Baeck Institute London for making this such an enjoyable evening.

German Jews, English Gentry: The Messel Family and the Cultural Expression of a Changing Identity by John Hilary is now up on our podcast! Listen now on Youtube, Spotify, Apple podcasts and Google podcasts. podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leoba…

Nymans is one of the National Trust properties taking part in the European Days of Jewish Culture festival, this year focusing on the theme of Memory. The display 'Messel Memories' is on show at Nymans until end September - another good reason to drop in for a visit. #EDJC2023

Delighted to announce that I have signed with Yale University Press London 📖 to produce my new book on German-Jewish collectors in Edwardian Britain. With works of such quality in its catalogue, I couldn't wish for a better publishing house to present these unseen treasures to the world.

Including, among many fascinating case studies, a chapter on NymansNT and the Messel family.

A Jewish History of Kensington Palace Gardens, idyllic west London avenue and one of the most exclusive residential streets in the UK, but with an untold history as favoured destination of migrating Jewish families Thur 26 Sep 8pm Zoom £5, members free ⬇️ jhse.org/event-details/…

What a treat to receive an advance copy of the new book from Jewish Country Houses, featuring my chapter on NymansNT alongside a host of other stories from across Europe. A beautiful book and a fascinating read. profilebooks.com/work/jewish-co…