Publications
Over the years, Helen has written a number of papers and articles, some of which are featured on this page. In 2003 she edited the book which accompanied a Bodleian exhibition marking the bicentenary of Benjamin Disraeli.
Articles
What Honor did next, the pioneering broadcasting career of Honor Balfour (1912-2001)
Issue 109/Winter 2020-21, Journal of Liberal Democrat History
While mainly concerned with Honor’s career at the BBC it also touches on her role at Picture Post from the magazine’s foundation until her departure in 1944.
Kaisaniemi Botanic Garden, Helsinki, Finland
July 2016, Historic Gardens Review
An article exploring the history of Helsinki’s Kaisaniemi Botanic garden.
Honor Balfour and the Liberal Party: an archival perspective
Spring 2013, Journal of Liberal Democrat History
Written to commemorate the centenary of the journalist Honor Balfour in 2012.
T
he Coombe Royal Citrus Wall and the Outdoor Cultivation of Oranges in Devon
September 2009, The Devon Gardens Trust Journal, Issue 2
Examining the Outdoor Cultivation of Oranages in Devon, and in particular, the Royal Citrus Wall at Coombe.
The Orangery – Exotic Ancestor of the Glasshouse
July 2009, National Trust ABC Bulletin
An article compiling research on several orangeries belonging to the National Trust.
Biographical articles for Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
2004, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
Articles include Dame Irene Ward, Baroness Ward of North Tyneside (1895-1980).
Political Houses, 1880-1914
2000, Malcolm Airs (ed.) The Edwardian Great House (Oxford: Oxford University, Department of Continuing Education, 2000)
Article on Political Houses in the Edwardian era, forming part of ‘The Edwardian Great House’, edited by Malcolm Airs.
Copies of this book are occasionally available on ABE: http://www.abebooks.co.uk/
Books
Benjamin Disraeli: Scenes from an Extroadinary Life
2003, The Bodleian Library
Edited by Helen Langley to accompany the Disraeli exhibition in 2003-4.
Copies of this book are occasionally available on ABE: http://www.abebooks.co.uk/
If you would like more information about past or current projects please contact Helen directly.