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Autumn Newsletter 2023 – A missing painting and Armstrong’s romantic side.

In this issue of the Friends of Jesmond Dene Newsletter we have articles from Henrietta Heald, who is the author of Magician of the North, a biography of William Armstrong, Baron Armstrong of Cragside (1810–1900). She writes about the missing painting of Prince Hal (more below). We also have an article on Lord Armstrong's environmentalism, written by Keaton Bailey who's dissertation was based on Jesmond Dene and Lord Armstrong.

You will also find updates from FOJD, what we've been up to and recent events, plus how you can help support the Dene.
‘View in Jesmond Dene, Newcastle upon Tyne’, by William 6 Ryott (1817 - 1873) Shipley Art Gallery

Where is Prince Hal?

“A monumental painting of the future King Henry V by John Callcott Horsley, once in public ownership, has disappeared from its unique home in Newcastle. Horsley (1817–1903) is best remembered as the creator in 1843 of the first Christmas card, but he had many other strings to his bow. As a member from 1861 of the Cranbrook Colony, a group of artists based at Cranbrook in Kent, Horsley championed the art of genre painting, depicting scenes from daily life, real or imaginary.”

Continue reading this article and more this issue of our Newsletter:

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What's included in this issue:

  • Annual General Meeting
  • The Hunt for 'Prince Hal' By Henrietta Heald
  • William Armstrong’s Environmentalism and the Production of Jesmond Dene By Keaton Bailey
  • The Grove – an Historic Footpath in Danger of being closed
  • FOJD Events
  • Green Flag, Corrections and, The Aviary
  • Volunteer Rangers Update By Dave Poste
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