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Category Archives: Locations
Waugh Cited in Defense of Somerset
Somerset County was rated as one of the 20 worst places to live in the UK. It ranked 14th on the list compiled by uSwitch, an internet consumer guide, which concluded that: while the county has high rates of employment … Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Combe Florey, Newspapers
Tagged Somerset County Gazette, uSwitch
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Biography Reviewed in Herald
The new biography of Evelyn Waugh by Philip Eade is reviewed in the (Glasgow) Herald (now rebranded simply, and rather pompously, as “The Herald” but still published in Glasgow) by Richard Strachan. He points out that a disproportionate part of the book … Continue reading
Posted in Biographies, Black Mischief, Books about Evelyn Waugh, Oxford, Remote People, World War II
Tagged Glasgow Herald, Martin Stannatd, Philip Eade, Richard Strachan, Selina Hastings
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Sotheby’s Results Reported
The results of Sotheby’s 12 July London auction of several Waugh items is reported on their internet site. This consists of lots 195-205 in the linked catalogue. It includes several lots of multiple copies. All sold at or in excess … Continue reading
Posted in Auctions, First Editions, Items for Sale, London, Unconditional Surrender/The End of the Battle
Tagged Sotheby's
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Forum Auctions Results on Internet
The results of the large sale of Evelyn Waugh books and manuscripts by Forum Auctions is reported on the internet. See earlier post. Here’s the link to the results(you may have to register to see results but there is no charge). Most … Continue reading
Posted in Auctions, First Editions, Items for Sale, Letters, London, Manuscripts
Tagged Forum Auctions
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Memorial Service for Waugh to be Celebrated Tomorrow
The Latin Mass Society of the UK has announced that a service of Vespers and Benediction for the repose of the soul of Evelyn Waugh (1903-1966) will be celebrated tomorrow, Friday, 8 June 2016, in South London. The service will … Continue reading
Posted in Anniversaries, Catholicism, London
Tagged Latin Mass Society, The Catholic Herald
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Brideshead Reviewed in Oxford (More)
The Oxford Mail and other local papers have carried a report welcoming the stage adaptation of Brideshead Revisited back to its academic home. The report is accompanied by photos of members of the cast and crew in the dining hall … Continue reading
Posted in Adaptations, Brideshead Revisited, Oxford, Theater
Tagged Hertford College, Oxford Mail, Oxford Playhouse
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Waugh Mark-up of Unconditional Surrender for Sale
Sotheby’s has announced the auction of Waugh’s marked-up copy of the uncorrected proof of his last novel, Unconditional Surrender. This is the third volume of his War Trilogy which was subsequently published as Sword of Honour with further edits. This mark-up is to … Continue reading
Posted in Auctions, Items for Sale, London, Sword of Honour, Unconditional Surrender/The End of the Battle
Tagged Southeby's
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Brideshead Reviewed in Oxford
The traveling company performance of the stage adaptation of Brideshead Revisited opened earlier this week at the Oxford Playhouse where it is enjoying a one-week run. It is reviewed by John Charlton in Oxford Today, the online service of a group … Continue reading
Posted in Adaptations, Brideshead Revisited, London, Oxford, Theater
Tagged John Charlton, Kiran Sonia Sawar, Oxford Playhouse, Oxford Times
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