Types and Shadows: Diaries 2004-2015

After the death of his wife, Julia Trevelyan Oman, in January 2004, Roy Strong was in a state of deep grief. However, the following years demonstrate his determination, resourcefulness, and extraordinary energy and creativity. He brings new ideas for books to fruition, makes regular forays into the worlds of TV and radio, and concludes a three-year photographic portrait project with John Swannell. The final year, 2015, sees Strong celebrate his 80th birthday, agree to the takeover of The Laskett house and garden, and receive news of his forthcoming appointment as a Companion of Honour for services to the nation's culture. The book provides a wonderful window into Strong's world, describing his encounters with churchmen, politicians, royalty, and friends old and new with a telling eye for detail and delicious wit.

Format: Hardback
Length: 544 pages
Publication date: 26 November 2020
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

In the depths of sorrow, following the untimely passing of his beloved wife, Julia Trevelyan Oman, just three months prior, Roy Strong found himself immersed in a profound state of grief in January 2004. However, the subsequent years showcased his unwavering determination, resourcefulness, and extraordinary vitality and creativity. Despite the heartache that lingered, Strong embarked on a remarkable journey, nurturing new ideas for books that would come to fruition, engaging regularly in the realms of television and radio, and concluding a three-year photographic portrait project with John Swannell, culminating in the highly acclaimed Sir Portrait exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.

As the year 2015 approached, Roy Strong celebrated his 80th birthday, secured the takeover of The Laskett house and garden, and received the prestigious news of his forthcoming appointment as a Companion of Honour for his invaluable contributions to the nation's cultural heritage. Like its predecessors, this third volume of Diaries offers a captivating glimpse into the world of Strong. With a keen eye for detail and a delightful wit, he vividly recounts his encounters with churchmen, politicians, royalty, and dear friends, both old and new. While navigating the changing tides of the world and lamenting the loss of cherished companions, TYPES AND SHADOWS emerges as a profoundly informative and entertaining chronicle of a truly remarkable life filled with diverse experiences and vibrant hues.

Weight: 818g
Dimension: 164 x 242 x 50 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474617338