As proprietor of The Old Court Hotel in Witney, one might think that Julian Bones Oxfordshire resident does not have much time for anything else. However, he has a diverse range of hobbies and interests to occupy his time when he is not managing the small venue, making sure that guests are comfortable in one of the ten rooms available or ensuring that the on-site restaurant is running smoothly.
One of Julian Bones’ hobbies is photography. He started the craft while employed in Key West, where he had a job as a tourist photographer. He honed his skills and later became a freelance photographer. He even attended the Oxford School of Photography, learning how to print black and white photos there and learning many techniques from the faculty at the school.
Now, Julian Bones Oxfordshire businessman is a hotel owner and he continues his love of art in how he manages his hotel. He has several prints of an artist named Caroline Shotton, which he has collected since seeing her work in a Farnham gallery seven years ago. Most of the rooms in his hotel are named after the prints.