Mike Hoban is an editorial portrait and theatre production photographer. Working on projects to take pictures of artists and leading lady opera singers. The appointed Photographer to the Glyndebourne Festival Opera and the 2008 Buxton Festival. Personal projects include exploring the dissapearing posibilities of vintage Polaroid film and capturing other people in the act of taking pictures.

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Julia W.

Jun 11, 2022

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Charleston is a truly magical place. The tour of the house was excellent with knowledgable and friendly guides. You need do need to be on time as they have a very tight schedule. There's a lovely cafe and shop and stunning gardens.

Deborah Thomas

Mar 31, 2022

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The guides are so knowledgable and passionate. the house is a treasure trove all in beautiful Sussex countryside

Tussy Lucille

Mar 15, 2022

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So atmospheric. Kept in nearly its original state every room was a feast for the eyes. The volunteer ladies they had on duty in every room were so welcoming and knowledgeable. An absolute treat of a day.

Rod Evan

Mar 11, 2022

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Nestled against beautiful Downland, the original house, which has been styled back to 1930s/40s retains it's simplicity while the outbuildings have been pleasantly and effectively developed with an exquisite gallery hosting temporary exhibitions of note, and a cafe. There are also picnic tables by the ample green moss car park.

Francoise Bishop

Mar 09, 2022

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This was our second visit and it never fails to impress. You feel totally immersed in the times of the Bloomsbury set - incredibly atmospheric. The Duncan Grant exhibition was the icing on the cake.

Liz Armstrong

Feb 02, 2022

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Owned by Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant, two of the painters from the Bloomsbury Group in the 1920s, this farmhouse was their home. It became a meeting place for people of similar minds, writers, painters, and artistic people of all persuasions. Every room is hand decorated, furniture, beds, even the bathroom show their talents. Also on the site is a gallery with various exhibitions throughout the year. An absolutely fascinating place with gardens to wander round, set in the heart of the South Downs.

Kumudu Studds

Jan 10, 2022

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Very nice little art gallery! Some old barns have been converted into exhibition halls and to a cafe. The house was full of artifact used and made by the artist Duncan Grant and his two male and female lovers Venessa Bell, who was an artist and a sculptor and David Garnett. They rented the farm house to escape the conscription during the WWI and continued to live there for many more years.

Janet Bridges

Jan 05, 2022

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We visited Charleston House, for the first time on Sunday 9th January 2022! Had a tour of the house - so inspiring, colourful and creative! Followed by absorbing the Art Exhibition- equally stimulating! Finished off our SundayFunday with hot chocolate from the on-site cafe! And found our bright jumpers matched the stunning lamps! Thank you, we will be back!

Pauline Lemerle

Sep 09, 2021

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Wonderful few hours spent at the Bloomsbury house and garden. What a charming place, it was everything I wanted it to be and more The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about it's history. I will definitely return one day. I loved it. Such an inspiration!

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