Heritage Open Days: The Herveys of Ickworth
This talk presents the story of the family, from the first Hervey who married Jane Dury in 1253, to the 4th Marquess and his wife Theodora, from whom the house passed into the care of the National Trust.
This talk presents the story of the family, from the first Hervey who married a local lass (Jane Dury) in 1253, to the 4th Marquess and his wife Theodora, from whom the house passed into the care of the National Trust. The talk is illustrated using slides of the paintings and objects in the Ickworth collection.
Please note:
- Head into the West Wing, where you will be guided upstairs to the Gallery. Doors open at 10:30 for a 11:00 start.
- This is an indoor talk, dressing for the weather is likely to be most appropriate due to the historical nature of the building.
- There is a lift to the 2nd floor Gallery. Accessible toilets are in the basement. The Gallery is a large room, which can echo a little, you are welcome to sit close to the speaker if you rely on lip reading, we will provide PowerPoint live subtitles reliant on internet speed. Mix of armed and no armed chairs. People are welcome to stand at the back if they prefer.
- Although aimed for adults, children are welcome.
- Although the talk is free, donations are welcome. There will also be a table of team made crafts available for a small donation.
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This talk presents the story of the family, from the first Hervey who married Jane Dury in 1253, to the 4th Marquess and his wife Theodora, from whom the house passed into the care of the National Trust.
This talk presents the story of the family, from the first Hervey who married a local lass (Jane Dury) in 1253, to the 4th Marquess and his wife Theodora, from whom the house passed into the care of the National Trust. The talk is illustrated using slides of the paintings and objects in the Ickworth collection.
Please note:
- Head into the West Wing, where you will be guided upstairs to the Gallery. Doors open at 10:30 for a 11:00 start.
- This is an indoor talk, dressing for the weather is likely to be most appropriate due to the historical nature of the building.
- There is a lift to the 2nd floor Gallery. Accessible toilets are in the basement. The Gallery is a large room, which can echo a little, you are welcome to sit close to the speaker if you rely on lip reading, we will provide PowerPoint live subtitles reliant on internet speed. Mix of armed and no armed chairs. People are welcome to stand at the back if they prefer.
- Although aimed for adults, children are welcome.
- Although the talk is free, donations are welcome. There will also be a table of team made crafts available for a small donation.
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