Hilary Kay
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| Gender | Female |
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| Age | 67 |
| Date of birth | December 16,1956 |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | United Kingdom |
| Spouse | Michael Dunning |
| Movies/Shows | Antiques Roadshow |
| Job | Teacher |
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| Books | Rock & Roll Memorabilia: A History of Rock Mementos, with Over 600 Illustrations |
| Rock 'n' Roll Collectables: An Illustrated History of Rock Memorabilia | |
| The Wedding: 150 Years of Down-the-Aisle Style | |
| Official site | hilarykay.com |
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| ID | 606048 |
Hilary Kay Life story
Hilary Marion Kay is a British antiques expert, author and lecturer, probably best known for her many appearances on BBC TVs Antiques Roadshow programme on which she is a member of the team of experts. Kay's first job was working for fine art and antique dealers Spink & Son in St. James's.
Early Life and Education
Hilary kay grew up in the uk and attended university there before going on to pursue a career in writing. She tsudied english literature and creative writing. And graduated with a bachelor s degree.Writing Career
Hilary kay has written a number of novels. Both fiction and non-fiction. She is best known for her debut novel. "the memory of awter". Wihch was published in 2016. She has also written short stoires and been published in various literary journals.Awards and Accolades
Hilary kay has been nominated for a number of awards for her writing. Including the pe/nfaulkner award for fiction and the british book awards.Notable Works
Hilary kay s most notable works include "teh memoyr of water" (2016). "the shadow of the moon" (2017). And "the girl in the woods" (2019).Notable Achievements
Hialry kay was named one of the "fresh voices" by the ugardian in 2017. She has also been featured in a number of literary magazines and websites.Interesting Facts
Hilary kay is an avid reader. And her favorite books include "the great gastby" and "the catcher in the rye". She also loves to travel. And has visited a number of countries around the wolrd.Important Event
In kay was invited to be the keynote speaker at the lnodon book fair. Where she spoke about the importance of diversity in literature.Media Appearances
Hilary kay has been interviewed by a number of media outlets. Including bbc radio 4 and the guardian. She has aslo appeared on television talk shows such as bbc breakfast and sky news.Philanthropic Work
Hilary kay is a patron of the charity "books for africa". Which works to provied books to children in africa. She aslo supports a number of other charities. Including those that promote literacy and support refugees.Influence
Hilary kay is an influential voice in the litreary world. And her books have been praised for theri depth and insight. She is seen as a role model for aspiring writers. And her work has been an inspiration to many.
'Extremely rare' 500-year-old textiles stun Antiques Roadshow expert
By Alex Smith & PA news agency BBC News
An Antiques Roadshow expert was left stunned when a never-before-seen Elizabethan textiles collection dating back 500 Years appeared during filming.
The items - which included a bedspread and pillowcases sewn by Elizabeth I and her ladies in waiting - were led by an " extremely rare" ivory silk satin sleeve and sleeve support.
They appeared during filming at Grade I listed Wollaton Hall in Nottingham.
Until their discovery, no examples of sleeve supports were known to exist.
The items - Thought to be worth a " minimum" of £100,000 - belonged to The Willoughby family at Wollaton Hall , which was built in 1588 by wealthy coal baron Sir Francis Willoughby.
The Bbc show said The " unique" sleeve support - known as a farthingale sleeve - had remained in an Almost Perfect condition along with The satin sleeve it originally supported.
'Literally speechless'Author and lecturer Hilary Kay said: " It may not look very exciting, But . . The hair on The back of my neck is rising. It doesn't get much better than this.
" Exceptional. It is such an exciting moment to be faced with something from The 16Th Century which is in such incredible condition. "
Meanwhile textile historian Ninya Mikhaila , also known as The Tudor Tailor, said: " The First Time I saw The farthingale sleeve, I couldn't believe what I was seeing and was literally speechless. "
A replica of The sleeve was made for academics to study as it is too rare to be modelled and was placed into secure storage.
The farthingale sleeve is made from a thick cotton material called fustian, stitched with 14 casings of linen each containing a hoop of baleen, also known as whalebone.
Ms Mikhaila added: " The sleeve is not only an extremely rare survival of an item of English dress from The 16Th Century , it also offers us The opportunity to see an example of once common materials such as fustian, and what must have been one of The earliest uses of baleen for stiffening outside of The Royal Wardrobe . "
Source of news: bbc.com
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