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Waddesdon’s ‘Aladdin’s cave’
July 8, 2019
More than 300 rarely seen objects spanning two millennia are to be revealed in new, permanent gallery at Waddesdon Manor. From a 1st-century cameo of Augustus Caesar’s grandson, to a microscope used by entomologist and flea expert Charles Rothschild, via jewellery given as presents from Queen Victoria, to objects bearing Nazi inventory numbers, gold boxes, […]
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Architect’s new role
January 10, 2019
Landscape architect Dominic Cole has become the latest patron of Turn End Trust. The Haddenham-based trust was set up to promote the integration of building and garden design; enable public access to Turn End house and garden and other examples of post-war housing design; and to conserve and maintain Turn End, its gardens and associated […]
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Historic carnival
November 2, 2018
Waddesdon’s Christmas Carnival is almost upon us, with an historic, spectacular setting and something for all the family to enjoy. Both inside and out, the displays take inspiration from wondrous festivals and celebrations conjured up by Waddesdon’s treasured artworks – from sumptuous feasts, lavish gifts and masked balls to theatre, fancy dress and fairy tales. Visitors […]
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Suffrage celebrated
May 17, 2018
Businesses at Claydon Courtyard and The National Trust at Claydon House are teaming up to host an event with Bucks Art Weeks, #100WomenArtists in recognition of the centenary of Women’s Suffrage and the long road to equality. The Phoenix Tea Rooms will be open from 10am – 5pm, serving breakfast, a range of themed lunches, teas, coffee and cakes. […]
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Turn End open day
July 19, 2017
Turn End Trust is hosting its second House and Garden Open Day on Monday 28th August 2017 from 2pm to 5.30pm (August Bank Holiday Monday). There will also be a Turn End Talk with Dr Alan Powers (Trustee and former Chairman of the Twentieth Century Society) on ‘Modern Houses – the Smooth and the Hairy’ on Saturday […]
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