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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Gainsborough House & Exhibition: Masterpieces from Kenwood
DESCRIPTION:Reopened in 2022 after a transformational refurbishment\, Gainsborough House in Suffolk is the National Centre for the artist Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788). The house combines the artist’s childhood home—a Grade I\, 18th-century merchant brick town house—with new exhibition galleries and facilities. The house holds the world’s largest single concentration of Gainsborough’s work and presents the artist’s life and legacy through dynamic exhibitions. Emma Boyd\, the Keeper of Art and Place\, will take us on a virtual tour\, showing remaining parts of the old house including the hall and oak doorway dating back to the 16th century. She will describe the history of the house (which stayed in the artist’s family until 1792) and illustrate the current exhibition\, Masterpieces from Kenwood: The Splendour of British and French Painting (May 9–October 19\, 2025). The show features 18th-century masterpieces by both British and French artists\, including Sir Joshua Reynolds\, George Romney\, Angelica Kauffmann\, and François Boucher. These masterpieces\, on loan from Kenwood House and collected by Edward Cecil Guinness\, 1st Earl of Iveagh (1847–1927)\, are displayed alongside the work by Gainsborough. Ms. Boyd will show these outstanding paintings and reveal how Gainsborough’s art fits within the broader context of the artistic work created by his British and French contemporaries. \nTickets: $25 members*; $35 non-members\n*Membership discount applied automatically when logged into your Royal-Oak.org account
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-gainsborough-house-exhibition-masterpieces-from-kenwood/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Tour,Rental
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Feeding the City: London’s Iconic Food and Drink Factories
DESCRIPTION:London was the largest city in the world during the 19th century\, with an appetite to match. As the city’s population exploded\, food and drink needed to be produced on an unprecedented industrial scale. In response\, sprawling factories sprang up across the capital\, churning out everything from biscuits to gin. Some of these London historic food sites remain active today\, while others have been repurposed\, leaving behind only traces of their industrial legacy. Through this fascinating virtual tour\, Rob Smith will take us back to London’s flavorful past as he explores the food factories that helped feed the population of the metropolis. We will explore the story of the Lyle’s Golden Syrup factory in Silvertown—founded in the 1880s and operating today—producing its famous syrup in the world’s oldest branded packaging. We will learn about McVities in Harlesden\, home to beloved British biscuits like the Digestive and Jaffa Cakes\, and we will explore what became of Gordon’s Gin distillery\, once a powerhouse in Clerkenwell. We will also virtually visit the former Sarsons’ vinegar works in Bermondsey\, whose towering vats now house creative studios. Rob will reveal what life was like for the factory workers\, the production innovations that shaped their industries\, and the legacy left by these factories that shaped London’s culinary and urban history. \nTickets: $30 members*; $40 non-members\n*Membership discount applied automatically when logged into your Royal-Oak.org account
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-feeding-the-city-londons-iconic-food-and-drink-factories/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Tour,Rental
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T120000
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Glassware\, Stone and Beer: Lambeth’s Lost Industry
DESCRIPTION:Delve into the rich but often overlooked industrial past of Lambeth\, once a thriving hub of craftsmanship and production along the Thames. Guided by Richard Watkins\, this virtual tour explores the legacy of the industries that once defined the South Bank—from the artistry of Coade Stone\, a remarkable artificial stone used in architecture across London\, to the decorative ceramics of Doulton’s\, and the bustling activity of the Lion Brewery\, where barrels of beer once flowed toward Westminster. Using historical images\, maps\, and surviving landmarks\, we’ll trace how this stretch of riverfront evolved—from a landscape of workshops and kilns to one of cultural institutions and modern redevelopment. \nTickets: $30 members*; $40 non-members\n*Membership discount applied automatically when logged into your Royal-Oak.org account
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-glassware-stone-and-beer-lambeths-lost-industry/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Tour,Rental
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | From Castles and Cathedrals to Chalk Downs: West Sussex
DESCRIPTION:The ruins at Nymans\, West Sussex ©National Trust Images/Clive Nichols \nWest Sussex is a picturesque county\, rich in historic towns\, grand estates\, and stunning National Trust properties. Stephen Benton will lead us on a captivating virtual journey through its varied landscapes and cultural landmarks. Our tour will include a “visit” to Chichester\, a cathedral city\, and continue to Arundel\, known for the magnificent castle\, owned by the Dukes of Norfolk\, and charming streets. We will also explore West Dean\, a historic estate with beautifully restored gardens nestled in the South Downs—formerly the home of poet and Surrealist artist Edward James. Throughout the tour\, Stephen will highlight favorite National Trust sites including 17th-century Petworth House\, containing a world-class art collection and a 700-acre park; and Uppark\, a 17th-and 18th-century house remarkably restored after a 1989 devastating fire. We will also look at the atmospheric ruins and gardens at Nymans as well as the interiors and gardens at Standen\, one of the finest examples of Arts & Crafts architecture and interiors. Finally\, we will explore the dramatic landscapes of Devil’s Dyke and the rolling hills that provide West Sussex its timeless character. \nTickets: $30 members*; $40 non-members\n*Membership discount applied automatically when logged into your Royal-Oak.org account
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-from-castles-and-cathedrals-to-chalk-downs-west-sussex/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Tour,Rental
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | British Connections in the Gibbes Collection\, Charleston S.C.
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Middleton of The Oaks\, 1770By Benjamin West (American\, 1738–1820) \nThe Gibbes Museum of Art\, located in the heart of Charleston\, South Carolina\, contains a premier collection of over 10\,000 art objects. While its works primarily focus on American Southern art connected to Charleston\, many objects have British connections. Housed in a stunning Beaux Arts-style building\, the museum offers a rich window into the region’s history as a major British colony\, where Charlestonians commissioned portraits and collected works painted by English artists. Becca Hiester\, Gibbes Director of Education and Programs\, will give a virtual tour exploring the museum’s transatlantic connections\, with a special look at British-American artist Benjamin West. West\, born in Pennsylvania\, rose to prominence while in 18th-century London. He earned the nickname “American Raphael” and attracted the attention of patrons such as King George III. In 1772\, he was appointed Historical Painter to the King\, and later became President of the Royal Academy. Becca will explore West’s work and describe the artist’s connections to wealthy Charlestonians. Finally\, she will explain how British art found its home in the Gibbes Collection. \n \nTickets: $20 members*; $30 non-members\n*Membership discount applied automatically when logged into your Royal-Oak.org account
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-british-connections-in-the-gibbes-collection-charleston-s-c/
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CATEGORIES:Online Tour,Rental
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Christmas in Georgian London
DESCRIPTION:At the start of the Georgian period\, Christmas was a refined and relatively modest affair\, especially among the upper classes. Gone were the Tudor boisterous revels. Instead\, the holiday was marked by elegant entertainments\, subdued gatherings\, and traditional fares such as rosemary garlands\, Christmas porridge\, and the ever-popular buttock of beef. However\, by the late Georgian period\, shifting changes in custom led to a wave of nostalgia for the festive customs of “Old England.” This change brought renewed enthusiasm for traditional celebrations tied to St. Nicholas Day and Twelfth Night festivities\, and the development of new foods and culinary treats. Accompanying the ascension of the new monarch in 1714\, King George I\, came the now popular custom of serving plum pudding as part of Christmas dinner. Join Rob Smith for a lively virtual tour of Christmas in Georgian London\, as he unwraps the layers of tradition\, transformation\, and theatricality that shaped the holiday season. \n©National Trust Images/William Shaw \nFrom candlelit masked balls and extravagant feasts\, to bustling frost fairs on the Thames\, and raucous pantomimes on Drury Lane. Along the way\, Rob will share stories of seasonal indulgence and holiday tales\, including a tale of a highwayman who funded his Christmas celebrations through robbery. Join us as we explore how Georgian London celebrated the season and historically peer through the city windows lit by candlelight and alive with holiday cheer. \nTickets: $30 members*; $40 non-members\n*Membership discount applied automatically when logged into your Royal-Oak.org account
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-christmas-in-georgian-london/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Tour,Rental
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