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EXPLORING ENGLAND
June 4 – 12, 2019
“Londinios,” founded by the Romans c. 50 CE.
“Westminster” is an
independent city in the
heart of London, and dates
from around the time the
abbey was built, c.960 CE.
The original palace of the British Monarchs,
built c. 1016 CE, since c. 1200 CE,
the Palace of Westminster
has been the seat of the British government.
Palace of Westminster. This structure, c. 1840. Sir Charles Barry and Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
The House of Lords, Parliament. c. 1840. AWN Pugin and Sir Charles Barry
North Entrance, Westminster Abbey
Founded c. 960 CE/ rebuilt 1518
The British Museum, founded in the 18th century, was greatly expanded in the early
19th century, largely due to the arrival of the so-called “Elgin Marbles.”
Banqueting House. c. 1620. Inigo Jones
The Victoria & Albert Museum
is the first, the largest, and the
most important museum
in the world devoted to the
Decorative Arts
Leighton House, London. 1864. George Aitchison with Frederick, Lord Leighton.
In addition to being an excellent example of the Victorian taste for the exotic, there
is also an important connection to the fine arts and to William Morris.
Chiswick House, London. 1729. William Kent with Lord Burlington
Osterly Park, London. 1764. Robert Adam
Red House, Bexeleyhyeath. 1860. Philip Webb with William Morris
Windsor Castle, Windsor. Begun, late 11th century CE
Windsor Castle houses an important
collection of Renaissance drawings.
This, by Leonardo
Stone Henge, Salisbury. c. 3100 BCE
One of the earliest and most enigmatic
manipulations of space by man,
Stone Henge speaks for itself.
But what, exactly, is it telling us?
Program Information
Program FeesEarly Bird Program Fee: $3,500
After November 17 Program Fee: $3,650
Program Fee Includes:Roundtrip airfare Accommodations (triple/double occupancy)All ground transportation abroadTour guidesEntrance fees on scheduled toursTravel insuranceTuition and fees for one Brookdale class (3 credits)Pre-departure orientation session at Brookdale
Not included:Lunch and dinnerPersonal expensesTips (drivers, guides, porters, maids)Optional excursions
Faculty LeadersDepartment of Interior Design
Celeste [email protected]
Teresa [email protected]
Financial Aid & Scholarships
• Student loans and grants may be used to support this program under certain conditions
• To learn if you qualify, speak with a financial aid representative
• One Stop Center – 1st Floor of CAR Building
• Elaine Baran Scholarship• Brookdale degree-seeking (matriculated) students are
eligible to apply• Application deadline is October 15/April 1• Contact the International Center for details
For More Information
Brookdale Community College International Education Center
765 Newman Springs Road, MAC 114Lincroft, NJ 07738
732-224-2799; 732-224-1913 (fax)
Web: www.brookdalecc.edu/internationalE-mail: [email protected]
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