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below for our forthcoming programme of talks
~ 2024 ~
January 16th - Alan
Powell - The Magnificent Seven
February 20th - Brian
Miller - A Secret Life
March 19th – Stephen
Coleman – The Festival of Britain {in Bedfordshire}
April 16th - Social
evening with Gill and Barry Goodman
~ Summer 2024 Programme ~
Boughton House, near
Kettering – Tuesday July 16th, all day
Boughton House & Gardens are located at the heart of England near
Kettering, Northamptonshire. This
remarkable house, the English home of the Duke of Buccleuch
and Queensberry, is a blend of the intimate and grand drawing its inspiration
from the Palace of Versailles. Its
village-like Tudor courtyards contrast with its palatial 18th century additions,
earning it the title ‘The English Versailles’ which inspired filmmakers at
Universal to use Boughton in the latest film adaptation of Les Misérables.
Experience the stunning art collection, history and
heritage at the heart of Boughton, exploring various stunning rooms filled with
beautiful artworks incorporating almost every aspect of the decorative
arts. Highlights of the collection
include Van Dycks, El Greco, Sèvres
Porcelain and Boulle furniture.
We have booked the Kings
Tour which covers 20 rooms, and takes approximately 1.5 hours. The ground floor encompasses many of the
major rooms such as the Great Hall and is perfect for those with a general
interest in the rich history and art of Boughton. Then we ascend the grand entrance staircase
to include the High Pavilion and State Apartments created for the visit of
William III.
We will leave Willington about
10am in the morning, and then visit Burton Latimer, where we will have a chance
to look around the old town, before having lunch in the Olde
Victoria pub. After lunch, we’ll do the
short drive to Boughton House for the afternoon, leaving about 5pm to return to
Willington.
£35 per person
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September
17th 2024 – ‘An Interview with Gordon Vowles’ – Rob
Bollington
October
15th 2024 – AGM
November
19th 2024 – ‘The History of the
Crown Public House’ – Rob Bollington & Vince Hislop
December
17th 2024 – ‘Christmas Around
the World’ – Daniel Silson
~ 2025 ~
January
21st 2025 – ‘The Beginnings of
Bedford’ – Sue Harland
February
18th 2025 – ‘The Life of a
Rural Chemist’ - Brian Bullock
March 18th
2025 - ‘Tales from Bedfordshire Churches Part 2’ - David Longman
April 15th
2025 – Social Evening
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