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Updated:
Friday, May 29, 2009 9:14 AM
Join
Eric Knowles on these delightful tours led by one of Britain ’s
best-loved antiques experts.
As well
as being a recognised expert in his chosen field, Eric is now a
well-known face in the world of antiques, particularly to viewers
of the BBC's 'Antiques Road Show'. He is one of those rare individuals
who is able to share his considerable knowledge in a way that is
exciting, amusing and easy to understand.
As a Fellow
of The Royal Society of Arts and Director of Bonhams, Eric Knowles
has become a leading authority in the following fields: European
and Oriental Ceramics from the seventeenth to the twentieth century;
the glass of Tiffany and Lalique; and nineteenth and twentieth century
decorative arts. He was also responsible for Bonham's internationally
renowned sales of Lalique glass. Today he looks after museum liaison
and several of his finds can now be seen in national museums.
As well as presenting and appearing on radio and TV, he has written
books on subjects such as Victoriana, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and
Royal Memorabilia.
Eric
is also the Number One Fan of Burnley FC - and delighted that they
are now back in the English Championship!


Prague, Vienna
and Budapest
Hosted
by Eric Knowles
Wednesday
12th – Friday 21st August 2009
Prices
are based on the deck chosen on board MV Symphonie
Upper Deck
SOLD OUT
Middle Deck
ON REQUEST
£1478
per person (twin share)
£1798
(single)
Prague is
one of Europe’s most beautiful cities and a mecca for lovers of
Art Nouveau. It was home to Alphonse
Mucha (1860 – 1939) who is most widely known for the posters he
created for Sarah Bernhardt. On this tour E ric Knowles will
fulfil a long standing invitation from the Mucha Foundation to visit
the city and he will lead you on a journey of discovery which includes
a visit to the Mucha Museum.
After
three nights in Prague you will board MS Symphonie and embark upon
a classic 6-night Danube Cruise which originates in Passau and cruises
to Melk, Durnstein, Vienna, Esztergom
and Budapest, a fascinating journey through Europe’s ‘Imperial Capitals’.
Please note:
Eric Knowles with be with you throughout your stay in Prague, Vienna
and Budapest but, dependent upon his television filming schedule
may have to return to the UK briefly during the cruise.
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Ironbridge
& Coalport
Monday 14th to
Friday 18th September 2009
£378
per person (twin share)
£448
(single)
Ironbridge Gorge was once
described as 'the most extraordinary district in the world' and
it is still a remarkable, and beautiful place today. On this tour
you will visit the museums - including the Coalport China Museum,
the Jackfield Tile Museum and the Broseley Pipeworks - and enjoy
a talk and a valuation session by Eric Knowles.
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Charles Rennie
Mackintosh in Glasgow
Friday 16th to
Monday 19th April 2010
£398
per person (twin share)
£498
(single)
Join Eric Knowles for a wonderful
long weekend in Glasgow, birthplace of Charles Rennie Mackintosh,
architect, designer and artist and celebrated around the world as
one of the most creative figures of the early 20th century.
Mackintosh's contribution
to modern architecture and design is unquestioned. This tour allows
you to explore his creative genius and takes you on a tour of Glasgow,
where most of his surviving work can be found.
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Click
here to see pictures from Eric's previous Charles Rennie Mackintosh
tour to Glasgow

Berlin,
Meissen & Dresden
300 Years
of White Gold
Monday 10th to
Monday 17th May 2010
£1478
per person (twin share)
£1598
(single)
Celebrate 300 Years of
Meissen Porcelain on this very special tour. Includes a stay in
Potsdam, tours in Berlin and the Dresden Porcelain Factory too.
Also includes a special event at the Meissen Porcelain.
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Lalique
in Lisbon
Tuesday 14th to
Saturday 18th September 2010
£898
per person (twin share)
£1148
(single)
The delights of the Lalique
Collection at the Gulbenkian Museum, visits to the Tile Museum,
the Museum of Decorative Arts and a full day of sightseeing in thye
Portuguese capital. plus a full day excursion to Sintra and Queluz.
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