Olivia Horsfall Turner
@HorsfallTurner
Followers
2K
Following
3K
Media
983
Statuses
4K
Historian, lover of architecture and the curious. Senior Curator of Architecture & Design @V_and_A. Agent: @thestormboy
London
Joined October 2013
It’s publication day! I’m thrilled that Owen Jones and the V&A is now available from your favourite bookshop. Huge thanks to the wonderful @LHArtBooks and the Publishing team @V_and_A for making such a beautiful volume. #architecturalhistory #design #ornament #pattern #newbook
12
34
151
Bravo @CSaumarezSmith.
Very important call from Charles. It is of paramount importance for British history (architectural and otherwise) that the Pevsner project continues. It's a unique but utterly vital resource. @PaulMellonCentr.@YalePevsner.
0
0
9
There are still a few tickets left - including FREE places for registered students - for the New Insights Conference on Saturday 20 January @SocAntiquaries .Details at .Book here #architecture #architecturalhistory #twitterstorians
1
12
20
If you care about history, Greenwich, education, or perhaps all three, please sign this worthwhile petition urging Greenwich Council to restore a proper archive & museum service via @UKChange cc @MisterGreenwich @ATGreenwich @StAlfegeChurch.
change.org
Urge Greenwich Council to restore a properly functioning archive and museum service
1
3
12
RT @Kirby5Mark: Archives are so important for understanding our history & society. Please urge Greenwich Council to restore a properly func….
change.org
Urge Greenwich Council to restore a properly functioning archive and museum service
0
1
0
I hope lovers of Greenwich and champions of history everywhere will be keen to sign this petition urging Greenwich Council to restore a properly functioning archive and museum service… via @UKChange #archives #localhistorymatters #Greenwich #Woolwich.
change.org
Urge Greenwich Council to restore a properly functioning archive and museum service
0
2
3
RT @orncgreenwich: #OnThisDay: . 20 October, 1632 (O.S). Sir Christopher Wren, chief architect of the Old Royal Naval Collegee is born in E….
0
7
0
RT @CSCA_Cambridge: This Friday, Dr Jenny Saunt @V_and_A will be delivering seminar: ‘Drawing in Lime: interactions of production and desig….
0
9
0
An amazing post-doc opportunity on a fascinating subject with a phenomenal team cc @TheSAHGB #architecture #architecturalhistory #postdoc #jobfairy.
Come and work with us! 3-year postdoctoral position at Oslo School of Architecture on the "Provenance" project, led by the brilliant Mari Lending in collaboration with partners from Manchester, New York, Hamburg, London, Madrid #architecture #anthropology.
0
2
5
The first review of Owen Jones and the V&A is out… #owenjones #design #designhistory #ornament #arthistory #architecturalhistory #ourVAM #newbookreview.
4/4.‘incisively written & sumptuously illustrated’.‘In her discussion of Jones’ imperial context, Horsfall Turner is admirably unsentimental & judgemental. Indeed, her text throughout is beautifully balanced’ - Steven Parissien.Find Owen Jones and the V&A:
0
1
20
RT @JudyCorbett: Every year, we put a shout out for our missing room, in case a new friend to these pages recognises the fireplace and pane….
0
1K
0
RT @MeirionTweets: So two weeks after a developer bought Crooked House pub (which would be worth far more as building land) it catches fire….
0
1K
0
RT @Smnspier: We’re looking for a full-time permanent Assistant Curator to join the Ceramics & Glass team @V_and_A - please spread the word….
app.vacancy-filler.co.uk
https://logos.vacancy-filler.co.uk/victoriaandalbertmuseum.png
0
81
0
RT @historicirishho: We are delighted to announce The Stackallan Doctoral Scholarship in Country House Studies (full-time, fully funded ove….
0
26
0
RT @BSMGP: A critical moment for future of #StainedGlass! Learn more Thurs. 20 July 7pm of joint effort by @bsmgp @WorshipGlaziers @Conserv….
0
22
0
RT @SAH1365: Nominations are open for the SAH Publication Awards, recognizing scholarship in urban history, landscape history, preservation….
0
9
0
RT @NatChurchTrust: Are you passionate about keeping churches open and in use? We have two roles in our Church Engagement Team, where you c….
0
8
0
RT @ThandiLoewenson: Very proud to share the launch of an exciting new MArch Design Practice @RCAarchitecture which engages just transition….
rca.ac.uk
Study MArch Design Practice to develop the skills and confidence to make a difference in pressing areas such as climate change.
0
11
0
RT @boys_nicholas: Delighted to see this published. I described Owen Jones, I think fairly, as “largely forgotten” in #NoFreeParking (and d….
0
2
0
RT @SeasideFerry: Fans of #Victorian #design will want to get this beautiful book by @HorsfallTurner published by @V_and_A @LHArtBooks. Con….
0
8
0