HeritageEvents

Garden and landscape historian Richard Wheeler explores Sir John Vanbrughs influence on the early development of Stowes landscape gardens and the legacy of his ideas. This talk is one of a lecture series held monthly exploring shared themes from the individual perspectives…

Ophelia Field author of The Kit‐Cat Club and Vanbrugh biographer Rory Fraser discuss the Clubs under‐appreciated centrality to Vanbrughs eclectic career and to British culture. This talk is one of a lecture series held monthly.Vanbrugh joined publisher Jacob Tonsons Kit‐Cat Club soon…

Ready to become a real‐life explorer Join our Young Archaeologists in Training workshop part of the Festival of Archaeology for a hands‐on adventure Handle real artefacts learn how archaeologists uncover the past and head out on a mini discovery walkyou never…

Architect Francis Terry presents new research into Sir John Vanbrughs architectural contribution to Stowe House reconsidering the scale and ambition of his designs and their later alteration. This talk is one of a lecture series held monthly exploring shared themes from the…

Michael Bevington explores Sir John Vanbrughs role in shaping Stowe examining the architectural and landscape ideas that defined its early development. This talk is one of a lecture series held monthly exploring shared themes from the individual perspectives of our speakers and…