| Beskrivelse | Letter to Michael Young discussing Young's book, The Elmhirsts of Dartington, and recollecting Leonard and Dorothy Elmhirst. Subjects discussed include: Dorothy's portrait; Leonard's choice of Dartington; the Tournament Ground (tiltyard); Leonard's historical knowledge; initial hostility to the Dartington project; Dartington Hall Gardens; modern architecture at Dartington; Dorothy's philanthropy; the founding of Dartington Glass; the future of Dartington Hall; previous work on a history of Dartington Hall; Leonard's personality and character. Includes a note from John Lane about Greenwarren House and the origins of The Beaford (Arts) Centre. |