Following a visit to the National Gallery, Andrew Prince wondered what happened to the jewellery shown in some of the portraits. It inspired him to do some investigating. His talk traces what became of some those items worn by people such as Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots

The Wonderful world of glazes and colours for pottery from tea cups through to large vessels. This lecture discusses the work of William Morgan, The Martin Brothers through to Sir Edmund Elton

Join us for a rare opportunity to tour Westminster Abbey with the Purcell Club Saturday evening, 15th February 2025

This lecture introduces us to the creative designs and colours that dazzle the eye by the fabulous Marion Dorn

The lecture covers the colourful stories of pigments and dyes. Could it be that Napoleon was killed by his green wallpaper? Join us to find out.

What in someone's handwriting is so distinctive? The same goes for painters. Join us to learn more.

London’s sumptuous Victorian and Edwardian department stores changed the capital – and changed its women. Join us to hear and see about a fascinating slice of social history

Possibly the most admired historic English building outside London, Blenheim Palace is an uncompromising World Heritage monument to English military ambition and one family's self importance. Here we learn the fascinating story of its construction.

This lecture gives us a peep at the Bank of England's artworks accumulated since its foundation in 1694

When Jane Austen wrote 'I write only for fame...' she was being ironic as she published ironic. 250 years on, our lecturer, Annelie Talent, explores the making of a literary celebrity and examines Austen's legacy

The history of chairs from the ancient to modern times What do your chairs say about you? Learn about the construction and style from the ancient times to the early 20th Century