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<p><font size="1" color="#FFFFFF"><b><a href="#his">About the House</a><br>
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Friends of Leighton House</a></b></font></p>
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<p><font size="1">Leighton House was the home of Frederic, Lord Leighton,
(1830-1896), the great classical painter and President of the Royal
Academy. </font></p>
<p><font size="1">The house was built between 1864-79 to designs by
George Aitchison and is the expression of Leighton's vision of a
private palace devoted to art. </font></p>
<p><font size="1">The Arab Hall is the centre piece of Leighton House
evoking worlds of the Arabian Nights. The dazzling gilt mosaic frieze,
depicting birds and scenes of mythology, the calming murmur of the
fountain in the centre of the Arab Hall, and the intricate design
of the Isnik tiles, all contribute to an extraordinary vision of
the orient. Look out for the tiles featuring birds. On the original
tiles the birds have a red cut mark on their necks to indicate that
these birds are dead. Islamic laws determined that only non-living
things could be represented.</font></p>
<p><font size="1">The opulent fantasy extends throughout the other
rooms of the House culminating in Leighton's studio, the heart and
purpose of the House, with its great north windows and gilded dome
and apse. </font></p>
<p><font size="1">Leighton House contains a fine collection of Victorian
art. Paintings by Leighton, Burne-Jones, Millais and their contemporaries
are displayed throughout the house. </font></p>
<p><font color="#000000"><font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="1">Enjoy this wonderful
setting for Chamber music recitals in the same study in which Sir
Frederick entertained the Prince of Wales and his many other friends
to musical soir�es, exhibitions of decorative arts, and the house
itself with its superb orientalist design - the most sumptuous private
house in London.</font></font></p>
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<p><font size="1"><b>Friends of Leighton House Museum<br>
</b>Membership Charges: 10.00 pounds per annum <br>
<br>
The Friends of Leighton House was founded in 1969 under the Presidency
of Sir John Betjeman, C.B.E, and play an important role in the life
and activities of the House. </font></p>
<p><font size="1">Would you like to help with the preservation and
embellishment of an Aesthetic masterpiece? Do you appreciate the
glories of Victorian paintings and sculpture, or perhaps you are
a supporter of contemporary artists? Are you fascinated by the Orient,
or looking for a magnificent venue for receptions or concerts? Would
you enjoy exploring the hidden treasures of some of England�s finest
houses and gardens? </font></p>
<p><font size="1">As a Friend of Leighton House, you can experience
all this, and more. Membership entitles Friends to the following
privileges: </font></p>
<p><font size="1">- 5% discount on hiring Leighton House for your
own reception or concert </font></p>
<p><font size="1">- Invitations to selected private views and parties
</font></p>
<p><font size="1">- A regular newsletter keeping Friends in touch
with events at Leighton House </font></p>
<p><font size="1">- A special programme of events, visits, lectures
and concerts </font></p>
<p><font size="1">- For corporate Friends, Leighton House is an enchanting
place to entertain clients </font></p>
<p><font size="1">- Above all, membership of the Friends will enhance
your enjoyment of this unrivalled �Palace of Art� </font></p>
<p><font size="1">Previous projects completed with assistance from
the Friends have included important acquisitions, including Leighton's
Roman Mother (shown above), and the redecoration and refurbishment
of the lavish interiors. </font></p>
<p><font size="1">The Friends are always pleased to welcome new members.
So, if you are a historian or student of Victorian art, or have
visited the Museum and are interested in nineteenth century interiors,
or simply like the building and would like to see it prosper, please
fill out a membership form. </font></p>
<p><font size="1">Contact: The Honorary Secretary Friends of Leighton
House Central Library Phillimore Walk London W8 7RX E mail: <a href="mailto@friendsofleightonhousemuseum@rbkc.gov.uk"><b>FriendsofLeightonHouseMuseum@rbkc.gov.uk</b></a>
</font></p>
<p><font size="1"> <b>Friends of Leighton House Museum<br>
</b>Membership Charges: 10.00 pounds per annum </font></p>
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