Ernest Law
Ernest Philip Alphonso Law was an influential English historian and barrister, known for his deep expertise in Tudor history and his contributions to the preservation of historical gardens. Born into a prominent Westmorland family, he was educated at Oscott College and University College, London, where he earned his degree before being called to the bar in 1878. Law's legal career included significant roles, such as Comptroller and Secretary of the Provident Institution Savings Bank, but it was his historical scholarship that defined his legacy. He served as the official historian at Hampton Court Palace, where he resided in The Pavilion and played a crucial role in restoring the Tijou screens in the Privy Garden, showcasing his dedication to historical accuracy and preservation. In addition to his work at Hampton Court, Law was a noted Shakespeare scholar and actively contributed to the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. He designed the Elizabethan borders of Shakespeare's garden at New Place in Stratford-upon-Avon and created various gardens, including the sunken garden at Brompton Hospital Sanatorium. His scholarly pursuits extended to the authentication of important historical documents, such as the Cunningham Papers, which provided insights into 17th-century theatrical practices. Law's multifaceted contributions to history and garden design reflect his commitment to preserving England's cultural heritage, ensuring that his work continues to be recognized for its significance in both historical and literary contexts.
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View all 18 quotes“Electricity was a reality in the universe when Moses led the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt. This is true of all natural laws; they have always existed but only when understood may they be used.””
“I don't know who made the laws; But I know there ain't no law that you got to go hungry.””
“MeditationI KNOW there is a Power for Good which is responding to me and bringing into my experience everything that is necessary to my unfoldment, to my happiness, to my peace, to my health, and to my success. I know there is a Power for Good that enables me to help others and to bless the whole world.So I say quietly to myself: There is one Life, that Life is God, that Life is perfect, that Life is my life now. It is flowing through me, circulating in me. I am one with Its rhythm. My heart beats with the pulsation of the Universe, in serenity, in peace, and in joy. My whole physical being is animated by the Divine Spirit, and if there is anything in it that does not belong, it is cast out because there is One Perfect Life in me now.And I say to myself: I am daily guided so that I shall know what to do under every circumstance, in every situation. Divine Intelligence guides me in love, in joy, and in complete self-expression. Desiring that the Law of Good alone shall control me, I bless and prosper everything I am doing; I multiply every activity; I accept and expect happiness and complete success.Realizing that I am one with all people, I affirm that there is a silent Power flowing through me and them, which blesses and heals and prospers, makes happy and glad their pathway.And realizing that the world is made up of people like myself, I bless the world and affirm that it shall come under the Divine government of Good, under the Divine providence of Love, and under the Divine leadership of the Supreme Intelligence. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.””
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