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SUMMARY:NYC | In the Footsteps of Jane Austen: A Writer's Love of Bath with Devoney Looser
DESCRIPTION:Lyme Park \nIn the Footsteps of Jane Austen: A Writer’s Love of Bath \nBath\, England\, in the late 18th and early 19th centuries was a fraught\, fascinating place\, not only because of the supposed healing powers of its waters\, but because of its notoriety as a marriage market. \nThe popular spa town was imagined as a magical destination. Day-to-day life there\, however\, could fall short of the ideal\, as Jane Austen’s fiction so vividly describes. Emma’s jilted Mr. Elton finds himself an equally odious wife there\, with shocking speed. Persuasion’s heroine Anne Elliot\, we’re told\, “disliked Bath.” Her sour older sister mistakenly predicts that “nobody will want” Anne in Bath\, but there Anne eventually does find herself in love and beloved (again). \n\nIn Northanger Abbey\, heroine Catherine Morland and her circle hope Bath will supply the “adventures” she lacks in her home village. Catherine isn’t disappointed\, although her early experiences involve days of “looking at everybody and speaking to no one\,” and many of the friends she makes prove false ones. Thanks to these enduring stories\, scenes\, and characters\, today’s Bath has become a destination city for “Janeites”\, who retrace the Austen’s steps in Assembly Rooms\, concert halls\, and the famous Pump Room. \nSewing table in Boudoir at Saltram ©National Trust Images Andreas von Einsiedel \nBut what was Bath really like for a young\, unmarried woman in this era\, whether in search of adventure\, authorship\, marriage\, love\, or all four? Few letters survive from Jane Austen during the time she lived in Bath from 1801-05. Scholars also debate whether she was happy or miserable. \n\nIn her lecture\, Devoney Looser will revisit the question of Austen’s happiness in Bath focusing on the years leading up to the Regency period. She will show Bath’s many attractions and obstacles\, as seen not only through the famous novelist’s eyes\, but in the accounts of other writers who visited during this transformational era. \nDevoney Looser\, Regents Professor of English at Arizona State University\, is the author or editor of 11 books\, most recently the biography Sister Novelists: The Trailblazing Porter Sisters\, Who Paved the Way for Austen and the Brontës (Bloomsbury US\, 2022). She is also the author of The Making of Jane Austen (2017) and the editor of The Daily Jane Austen: A Year of Quotes (2019). Looser\, a Guggenheim Fellow and an NEH Public Scholar\, has published essays in The Atlantic\, New York Times\, Salon\, Slate\,TLS\, and The Washington Post. Her series of 24\, 30-minute lectures on Austen is available through The Great Courses and Audible. Her next book\, Wild for Austen\, will be published by St. Martin’s Press in 2025. In addition to being a quirky book nerd\, she plays roller derby under the name ‘Stone Cold Jane Austen’.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/nyc-in-the-footsteps-of-jane-austen-a-writers-love-of-bath-with-devoney-looser/
LOCATION:The General Society Library\, 20 W. 44th Street\, New York City\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | In the Footsteps of Jane Austen: A Writer's Love of Bath with Devoney Looser
DESCRIPTION:Lyme Park \nIn the Footsteps of Jane Austen: A Writer’s Love of Bath \nBath\, England\, in the late 18th and early 19th centuries was a fraught\, fascinating place\, not only because of the supposed healing powers of its waters\, but because of its notoriety as a marriage market. The popular spa town was imagined as a magical destination. Day-to-day life there\, however\, could fall short of the ideal\, as Jane Austen’s fiction so vividly describes. Emma’s jilted Mr. Elton finds himself an equally odious wife there\, with shocking speed. Persuasion’s heroine Anne Elliot\, we’re told\, “disliked Bath.” Her sour older sister mistakenly predicts that “nobody will want” Anne in Bath\, but there Anne eventually does find herself in love and beloved (again). \n\nIn Northanger Abbey\, heroine Catherine Morland and her circle hope Bath will supply the “adventures” she lacks in her home village. Catherine isn’t disappointed\, although her early experiences involve days of “looking at everybody and speaking to no one\,” and many of the friends she makes prove false ones. Thanks to these enduring stories\, scenes\, and characters\, today’s Bath has become a destination city for “Janeites”\, who retrace the Austen’s steps in Assembly Rooms\, concert halls\, and the famous Pump Room. \nSewing table in Boudoir at Saltram ©National Trust Images Andreas von Einsiedel \n\nBut what was Bath really like for a young\, unmarried woman in this era\, whether in search of adventure\, authorship\, marriage\, love\, or all four? Few letters survive from Jane Austen during the time she lived in Bath from 1801-05. Scholars also debate whether she was happy or miserable. \n\nIn her lecture\, Devoney Looser will revisit the question of Austen’s happiness in Bath focusing on the years leading up to the Regency period. She will show Bath’s many attractions and obstacles\, as seen not only through the famous novelist’s eyes\, but in the accounts of other writers who visited during this transformational era. \nDevoney Looser\, Regents Professor of English at Arizona State University\, is the author or editor of 11 books\, most recently the biography Sister Novelists: The Trailblazing Porter Sisters\, Who Paved the Way for Austen and the Brontës (Bloomsbury US\, 2022). She is also the author of The Making of Jane Austen (2017) and the editor of The Daily Jane Austen: A Year of Quotes (2019). Looser\, a Guggenheim Fellow and an NEH Public Scholar\, has published essays in The Atlantic\, New York Times\, Salon\, Slate\, TLS\, and The Washington Post. Her series of 24\, 30-minute lectures on Austen is available through The Great Courses and Audible. Her next book\, Wild for Austen\, will be published by St. Martin’s Press in 2025. In addition to being a quirky book nerd\, she plays roller derby under the name ‘Stone Cold Jane Austen’.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-in-the-footsteps-of-jane-austen-a-writers-love-of-bath-devoney-looser/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture,Rental
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SUMMARY:Zoom Tour Live | Scenic Scotland: Dumfries
DESCRIPTION:Scenic Scotland: Dumfries \nWhile not as widely recognized as the Highlands of the north\, Dumfriesshire boasts an abundance of scenic beauty that rivals any other region in Scotland. Our guide Rob Smith will take us on a virtual journey through the breathtaking landscapes known as the Queen of Scotland of the South. We will explore the majestic rocky coastlines\, traverse the rolling hills of the Southern Uplands Way\, visit the sands of the Solway Firth\, and uncover Dumfries’ spectacular castles—including the iconic triangular fortress\, the only one of its kind in Scotland. We will hear stories of remarkable individuals hailing from Dumfriesshire\, such as naval Captain John Paul Jones and the beloved author of Peter Pan\, J.M. Barrie. And no exploration of Dumfriesshire would be complete without delving into the life and legacy of Scotland’s national poet\, Robert Burns…haggis not included.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-tour-live-scenic-scotland-dumfries/
LOCATION:NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Tour
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental Tour | Scenic Scotland\, Dumfries
DESCRIPTION:Scenic Scotland: Dumfries \nWhile not as widely recognized as the Highlands of the north\, Dumfriesshire boasts an abundance of scenic beauty that rivals any other region in Scotland. Our guide Rob Smith will take us on a virtual journey through the breathtaking landscapes known as the Queen of Scotland of the South. We will explore the majestic rocky coastlines\, traverse the rolling hills of the Southern Uplands Way\, visit the sands of the Solway Firth\, and uncover Dumfries’ spectacular castles—including the iconic triangular fortress\, the only one of its kind in Scotland. We will hear stories of remarkable individuals hailing from Dumfriesshire\, such as naval Captain John Paul Jones and the beloved author of Peter Pan\, J.M. Barrie. And no exploration of Dumfriesshire would be complete without delving into the life and legacy of Scotland’s national poet\, Robert Burns…haggis not included.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-tour-scenic-scotland-dumfries/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Tour
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SUMMARY:Chicago | Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII with Jane Marguerite Tippett
DESCRIPTION:Once a King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII \nWednesday\, May 8 | 6:30 p.m. (CT) This lecture is preceded by a reception and book signing at 6:00 p.m.\nThe Newberry Library\, Ruggles Hall\, 60 West Walton Street\, Chicago IL 60610 \n\nMany people are familiar with the history of the Duke of Windsor\, the former King Edward VIII who gave up the British throne to marry the twice-divorced American Wallis Simpson. Although an-often-repeated story\, historian and author Jane Marguerite Tippett brings new insight through her astonishing discovery of the first and unedited drafts of Edward’s memoir A King’s Story\, written with the assistance of Life magazine journalist Charles J.V. Murphy. Preserved in Murphy’s archive\, but overlooked by previous Royal scholars\, Tippett uncovered the private manuscript that Edward created between 1947 and 1951. \nShe also discovered hundreds of pages of interviews Murphy conducted with the couple in 1954 when he was working on the Duchess’s biography. In her lecture\, Tippett will explore the significance of this material and how through Edward’s writing\, we gain an entirely new understanding of his life as Prince of Wales as well as the momentous events of his brief 11-month reign. Tippett will scrutinize the ways in which Edward’s writings shift our understanding of his importance in the history of the 20th-century British monarchy and explore how this material may change people’s perspective on the significance of his royal career. \n\nJane Marguerite Tippett\n\nJane Tippett is a historian and archivist. She graduated from University of Delaware with a BA in French\, History and English Literature. She received her MSt. in History of Art from Wadham College\, Oxford\, where she wrote her dissertation on the centrality of provenance in the contemporary fine art auction market. Since graduating she has worked as a private archivist to high-net-worth families and interior design firms in New York City\, Boston\, and London. Once A King: The Lost Memoir of Edward VIII (Hodder & Stoughton\, October 2023) is her first book. Her next book\, Monsieur\, which will be published in May 2024\, is a survey of the photographic work of Patrick O’Higgins\, the biographer and longtime companion of Helena Rubinstein. \n\nOr Rent the Recording!
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/chicago-once-a-king-the-lost-memoir-of-edward-viii-with-jane-marguerite-tippett/
LOCATION:The Newberry Library\, 60 West Walton Street\, Chicago\, IL\, 60610\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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SUMMARY:Zoom Live | ‘Outsiders’ and the English Country House with Adrian Tinniswood
DESCRIPTION:Rock garden with rhododendrons at Cragside\, Northumberland \n‘Outsiders’ and the English Country House \nAt the beginning of the 20th century\, the owners of Britain’s stately homes reveled in the halcyon days of glory and glamour. Nothing lay beyond their reach in a world where privilege and hedonism went hand in hand with duty and honour. The ancestral seats of ancient nobility stood cheek by jowl next to the palaces of Jewish bankers (Waddesdon Manor) and Indian princes (Elveden). Before World War I\, Britain was a place where dukes and duchesses mixed with chorus-line dancers who had turned into aristocratic society hostesses. It was a world where self-made millionaires who had been raised in the slums of Manchester and Birmingham\, or whose family were farmers\, owned glorious country houses (Craagside). It was a world where Americans who restored and transformed English country houses (Hever Castle) were received in the highest social circles in Britain. Historian Adrian Tinniswood\, OBE\, will explore the English country house during this brief golden age\, when stately homes in Britain were at their most opulent. He will illustrate and explain how for the privileged few—not born into nobility or an aristocratic lineage—life in the country house during this period was the best life of all. \nAdrian Tinniswood OBE\, studied English and Philosophy at Southampton University and was awarded an MPhil at Leicester University. He has acted as a consultant to the National Trust and the Heritage Lottery Fund. He is currently Senior Research Fellow in History at the University of Buckingham and Visiting Fellow in Heritage and History at Bath Spa University. He has lectured at several Universities both in the US and UK\, including the University of Oxford and the University of California\, Berkeley. He is the author of 16 books on architectural and social history including His Invention So Fertile: A Life of Christopher Wren; By Permission of Heaven: The True Story of the Great Fire of London; The Long Weekend: Life in the English Country House Between the Wars; Behind the Throne: A Domestic History of the Royal Household and Noble Ambition: The Rise and Fall of the English Country House. Tinniswood was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to heritage.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-live-outsiders-and-the-english-country-house-with-adrian-tinniswood/
LOCATION:Zoom Live\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Zoom
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | ‘Outsiders’ and the English Country House with Adrian Tinniswood
DESCRIPTION:Rock garden with rhododendrons at Cragside\, Northumberland \n‘Outsiders’ and the English Country House \nAt the beginning of the 20th century\, the owners of Britain’s stately homes reveled in the halcyon days of glory and glamour. Nothing lay beyond their reach in a world where privilege and hedonism went hand in hand with duty and honour. The ancestral seats of ancient nobility stood cheek by jowl next to the palaces of Jewish bankers (Waddesdon Manor) and Indian princes (Elveden). Before World War I\, Britain was a place where dukes and duchesses mixed with chorus-line dancers who had turned into aristocratic society hostesses. It was a world where self-made millionaires who had been raised in the slums of Manchester and Birmingham\, or whose family were farmers\, owned glorious country houses (Craagside). It was a world where Americans who restored and transformed English country houses (Hever Castle) were received in the highest social circles in Britain. Historian Adrian Tinniswood\, OBE\, will explore the English country house during this brief golden age\, when stately homes in Britain were at their most opulent. He will illustrate and explain how for the privileged few—not born into nobility or an aristocratic lineage—life in the country house during this period was the best life of all. \nAdrian Tinniswood OBE\, studied English and Philosophy at Southampton University and was awarded an MPhil at Leicester University. He has acted as a consultant to the National Trust and the Heritage Lottery Fund. He is currently Senior Research Fellow in History at the University of Buckingham and Visiting Fellow in Heritage and History at Bath Spa University. He has lectured at several Universities both in the US and UK\, including the University of Oxford and the University of California\, Berkeley. He is the author of 16 books on architectural and social history including His Invention So Fertile: A Life of Christopher Wren; By Permission of Heaven: The True Story of the Great Fire of London; The Long Weekend: Life in the English Country House Between the Wars; Behind the Throne: A Domestic History of the Royal Household and Noble Ambition: The Rise and Fall of the English Country House. Tinniswood was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2013 Birthday Honours for services to heritage.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-outsiders-and-the-english-country-house-with-adrian-tinniswood/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Zoom
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SUMMARY:NYC In-Person Tour | Green-Wood Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Walking Tour \nGreen-Wood Cemetery\nEstablished in 1838 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006\, Green-Wood Cemetery holds a distinguished place on the National Register of Historic Places\, commemorating its architectural and historical importance. Spread across 478 acres and home to 600\,000 graves and 7\,000 trees\, Green-Wood Cemetery stands as a testament to Brooklyn’s early history and development. The grand main gate\, crafted in the Gothic style by Richard Upjohn\, welcomes visitors into this verdant oasis full of sprawling hills and sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline. Green-Wood boasts tombs adorned with ornate sculptural decorations. Its picturesque landscaping\, inspired by landscape designer Alexander Jackson Downing and envisioned by David Bates Douglass\, reflects a quintessential example of 19th-century rural cemetery design. Join our knowledgeable Green-Wood guide as we take a 90-minute walk through the cemetery\, offering insights into its history\, architectural marvels\, scenic landscapes\, and the fascinating people who rest beneath its tranquil grounds. \nMEETING PLACE: GREENWOOD CEMETERY\, 500 25TH STREET\, BROOKLYN\, NY 11232
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/nyc-in-person-tour-green-wood-cemetery/
LOCATION:Green-Wood Cemetery\, 500 25TH STREET\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11232\, United States
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SUMMARY:NYC | Designs for Living: Noël Coward at Home with Patrick Monahan
DESCRIPTION:Designs for Living: Noël Coward at Home \nMonday\, May 20 | 6:00 p.m. (ET) Reception following\nThe General Society Library\, 20 W. 44th Street\, NYC (Bet. 5th and 6th) \nNoël Coward (1899-1973) was famously called “The Master” by Lord Louis Mountbatten for his talents as an actor\, writer\, composer\, singer\, director\, producer\, and painter. However\, Coward was also an exceptional house designer who created elegant environments for himself and in which to entertain his celebrity friends: from the English countryside\, to the Swiss Alps\, and the hills of Jamaica. As a rising playwright of Drawing Room Comedies in the 1930s\, he engaged society decorator Syrie Maugham—famous for her all-white rooms—to design airy\, art-filled spaces which were fitting for his theatrical family\, such as Gertrude Lawrence and Ivor Novello. \nCoward’s 1932 comedy play Design for Living\, starring himself\, Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne\, faithfully captures this elegant avant-garde look in its stage surroundings. At the same time\, Coward owned a half-timbered Tudor manor house in Kent\, called Goldenhurst Farm\, where he entertained guests with legendary weekend parties far from the prying eye of the London press. Coward emerged from World War II as well-known English institution and carried his brand as a British bon viveur around the world. In London\, he stayed in a suite at the Savoy Hotel\, directing Elaine Stritch in his musical comedy Sail Away\, playing in the downstairs theater.\n \nIn 1956\, he moved his residency from England and built in Switzerland\, a chalet\, named Chalet Coward\, at Les Avants\, near Montreux. There he hosted the cream of Hollywood\, Broadway\, and the West End who regularly visited—including Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton\, Audrey Hepburn\, Sophia Loren\, and Peter O’Toole. \nFinally\, Coward built his favorite and last home—two villas in Jamaica: a large guest house\, called Blue Harbor where he entertained friends like the Queen Mother\, as well as a small cottage\, called Firefly\, just for himself. On the 125th anniversary of Noël Coward’s birth\, join Country Life and Vanity Fair contributor Patrick Monahan as he explores and illustrated Coward’s life at home. He will explain how the places in which Coward chose to live influenced his most beloved plays and songs. He will illustrate some of Coward’s many houses and tell stories from Coward’s life\, many he heard directly from Coward’s friends\, like Elaine Stritch. \nPatrick Monahan\, is a writer and independent art advisor\, specializing in British paintings\, drawings\, and sculpture from the 18th century to the present. A native New Yorker\, he is consulted by collectors and museums on both sides of the Atlantic\, including the Museo de Arte de Ponce\, Puerto Rico. His written work appears in Country Life and Vanity Fair\, as well as in the exhibition catalogue “Flaming June: the making of an icon\,” Leighton House\, London\, 2016. He holds an MPhil from the University of Cambridge as well as a BA from the University of Chicago\, both in art history. He lives and works in New York City\, with regular visits to London.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/nyc-designs-for-living-noel-coward-at-home-with-patrick-monahan/
LOCATION:The General Society Library\, 20 W. 44th Street\, New York City\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Designs for Living: Noël Coward at Home with Patrick Monahan
DESCRIPTION:Designs for Living: Noël Coward at Home \nNoël Coward (1899-1973) was famously called “The Master” by Lord Louis Mountbatten for his talents as an actor\, writer\, composer\, singer\, director\, producer\, and painter. However\, Coward was also an exceptional house designer who created elegant environments for himself and in which to entertain his celebrity friends: from the English countryside to the Swiss Alps\, and the hills of Jamaica. As a rising playwright of Drawing Room Comedies in the 1930s\, he engaged society decorator Syrie Maugham—famous for her all-white rooms—to design airy\, art-filled spaces which were fitting for his theatrical family\, such as Gertrude Lawrence and Ivor Novello. Coward’s 1932 comedy play Design for Living\, starring himself\, Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne\, faithfully captures this elegant avant-garde look in its stage surroundings. At the same time\, Coward owned a half-timbered Tudor manor house in Kent\, called Goldenhurst Farm\, where he entertained guests with legendary weekend parties far from the prying eye of the London press. Coward emerged from World War II as well known English institution and carried his brand as a British bon viveur around the world. In London\, he stayed in a suite at the Savoy Hotel\, directing Elaine Stritch in his musical comedy Sail Away\, playing in the downstairs theater. \nIn 1956\, he moved his residency from England and built in Switzerland\, a chalet\, named Chalet Coward\, at Les Avants\, near Montreux. There he hosted the cream of Hollywood\, Broadway\, and the West End who regularly visited—including Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton\, Audrey Hepburn\, Sophia Loren\, and Peter O’Toole. Finally\, Coward built his favorite and last home—two villas in Jamaica: a large guest house\, called Blue Harbor where he entertained friends like the Queen Mother\, as well as a small cottage\, called Firefly\, just for himself. On the 125th anniversary of Noël Coward’s birth\, join Country Life and Vanity Fair contributor Patrick Monahan as he explores and illustrated Coward’s life at home. He will explain how the places in which Coward chose to live influenced his most beloved plays and songs. He will illustrate some of Coward’s many houses and tell stories from Coward’s life\, many he heard directly from Coward’s friends\, like Elaine Stritch. \nPatrick Monahan\, is a writer and independent art advisor\, specializing in British paintings\, drawings\, and sculpture from the 18th century to the present. A native New Yorker\, he is consulted by collectors and museums on both sides of the Atlantic\, including the Museo de Arte de Ponce\, Puerto Rico. His written work appears in Country Life and Vanity Fair\, as well as in the exhibition catalogue “Flaming June: the making of an icon\,” Leighton House\, London\, 2016. He holds an MPhil from the University of Cambridge as well as a BA from the University of Chicago\, both in art history. He lives and works in New York City\, with regular visits to London.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-designs-for-living-noel-coward-at-home-with-patrick-monahan/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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SUMMARY:NYC In-Person Tour | Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature at the Morgan Library 2
DESCRIPTION:Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature\nIn-Person (not recorded) \nJoin Royal Oak as the Morgan Library takes us on this captivating tour through Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature\, a celebration of the beloved author and illustrator’s century-spanning legacy. Renowned for creating unforgettable characters like Peter Rabbit\, Mr. Jeremy Fisher\, and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle\, Potter’s creative prowess and entrepreneurial spirit set her apart as one of the most celebrated children’s authors in history. Explore the roots of her artistic inspiration\, drawn from childhood summers spent in Scotland and the English Lake District\, and witness the impact of her famous menagerie of pets on her picture letters and published tales. \nThe tour will showcase her botanical drawings\, picturesque Lake District landscapes\, and charming characters featured in humorous letters to friends. Additionally\, rare works and unseen photos from family albums will be unveiled\, providing a more intimate glimpse into Potter’s life. This exhibit tour not only honors Potter’s literary contributions but also sheds light on her achievements as a storyteller\, artist\, and naturalist. Join us on this enchanting journey through the life and works of Beatrix Potter\, a visionary whose influence continues to captivate audiences worldwide. \nMEETING PLACE: MORGAN LIBRARY\n225 MADISON AVENUE\nNEW YORK\, NY 10013 \nIn-Person (not recorded)\nFriday\, May 24 | 1:30 p.m. ET
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/nyc-in-person-tour-beatrix-potter-drawn-to-nature-at-the-morgan-library-2/
LOCATION:The Morgan Library\, 225 MADISON AVENUE\, New York\, NY\, 10013
CATEGORIES:In-Person Tour
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SUMMARY:NYC In-Person Tour | Jazz Age Modern: Art Deco on the Upper East Side
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Walking Tour \nJazz Age Modern: Art Deco on the Upper East Side \nIn the mid-1920s and 1930s\, a second wave of apartment construction left its mark north of East 68th Street\, adding a fascinating group of frequently overlooked modernistic structures. Architectural historian Matt Postal will lead us on a walk through the neighborhood’s distinguished historic district\, highlighting Art Deco and Moderne works\, including luxury apartment houses and stylish commercial buildings. Some are characterized by white metals\, casement windows\, and striking geometric details. Our route includes stops at 740 Park Avenue\, commissioned by James T. Lee\, father of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis\, Manhattan’s only Art Deco townhouse\, the timeless Carlyle Hotel\, and a limestone goddess salvaged from the legendary Ziegfeld Theater. \nMEETING PLACE: NORTHEAST CORNER OF THIRD AVENUE AND 68TH STREET (across from 210 East 68th Street)
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/nyc-in-person-tour-jazz-age-modern-art-deco-on-the-upper-east-side/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240930T181500
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SUMMARY:NYC | Lady Pamela: My Mother's Extraordinary Life with India Hicks
DESCRIPTION:Lady Pamela: My Mother’s Extraordinary Life\nIndia Hicks\, British designer and author \nMonday\, September 30 | 6:15 p.m. (ET) Reception and book-signing following\nThe General Society Library\, 20 W. 44th Street\, NYC (Bet. 5th and 6th) \nFor years\, British designer and author India Hicks has been sharing anecdotes about the life of her mother\, Lady Pamela Hicks. Join Royal Oak as India chronicles the life of ‘Lady P’ (as she is affectionately known)\, the daughter of the 1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma\, the last viceroy of India. Lady Pamela was a first cousin to Prince Philip\, Duke of Edinburgh\, and served as a bridesmaid and lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth II\, before marrying legendary interior designer David Hicks. Sifting through her parents’ archives\, India has uncovered a new trove of material about her mother\, including letters from the Queen; images of the houses and gardens in which she lived; details of her work during Indian independence; stories about her marriage to David Hicks and the houses he designed; and details of her father’s assassination in Ireland. India will also speak about the lessons she has learned from her mother while offering a tribute to Lady Pamela’s extraordinary life for lovers of history\, royal watchers\, and all style enthusiasts. \n \nIndia Hicks\, a humanitarian\, designer\, and author\, has led an unexpected life. Growing up as the daughter of decorator David Hicks and goddaughter of King Charles\, she comes from both British and design royalty. She has authored four design books and consults with fashion\, home and lifestyle brands. India has lived in the Bahamas for the past 27 years\, where she raised her five children. She now works on the fringes of fashion and the front lines of disaster relief. She partnered with the disaster relief agency ‘Global Empowerment Mission” in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. She joined GEM’s Executive Board in 2020\, traveling to the Ukraine to aid with refugee relief and provide emergency supplies. She also is a patron for The Prince’s Trust and works to help young women who face disadvantages transform their lives. \n\n\nIn-Person: \nTickets: $35 members*; $45 non-members \n*Membership discount applied automatically when logged into your Royal-Oak.org account
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/nyc-lady-pamela-my-mothers-extraordinary-life-with-india-hicks/
LOCATION:The General Society Library\, 20 W. 44th Street\, New York City\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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SUMMARY:Zoom | London's River: A Day on the Thames Clipper Virtual Tour
DESCRIPTION:London’s River: A Day on the Thames Clipper\nZoom Live \nTuesday\, October 1 |5:00 p.m. ET \nThe Thames holds a central place in British history\, earning the poetic moniker “liquid history” by John Burns. It has hosted major annual events like the Henley Royal Regatta and the Boat Race and served as a venue for two Summer Olympic Games. Rob Smith will virtually lead us as we explore London’s iconic Thames Clipper River buses for an unforgettable journey along England’s longest river entirely within its borders. Whether you are a visitor or a local\, cruising the Thames offers a unique perspective on the city’s history and landmarks. This virtual tour not only showcases the scenic routes but also unveils significant events and cultural highlights along its storied banks. Starting from Deptford\, admire the historic Royal Navy buildings\, a reminder of London’s maritime legacy. Glide past Greenwich\, home to the elegant Queens House and rich naval history\, before reaching the Royal Woolwich Arsenal\, symbolizing Britain’s industrial past and military strength. “Sail” this iconic waterway\, offering a glimpse into London’s past and present \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-londons-river-a-day-on-the-thames-clipper-virtual-tour/
LOCATION:Zoom Live\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Zoom,Online Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T181500
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SUMMARY:Alexandria\, VA | Pamela Harriman: A Life of Power\, Seduction\, and Intrigue by Sonia Purnell
DESCRIPTION:Often written off as a mere courtesan and social climber\, Pamela Harriman’s true historic legacy has been overshadowed by her glamorous social life and infamous erotic adventures. Much of what she did behind the scenes – on both sides of the Atlantic – remained invisible and secret. During WWII\, Churchill’s beloved daughter-in-law became his “secret weapon\,” strategically wining\, dining\, and seducing diplomats and generals to help win over Americans to the British cause against Hitler. After the war\, she helped to transform Fiat heir\, Gianni Agnelli\, into Italy’s ‘uncrowned king’ on the international stage. After helping the Democratic party and an unknown Bill Clinton take the American presidency\, she was appointed U.S. Ambassador to France. In this role she deployed her legendary powers to charm world leaders\, while working on N.A.T.O. expansion and aiding efforts to bring peace to Bosnia—playing a huge role during the high-water mark of American global supremacy. For five decades Harriman blazed a trail through to the center of political power. There is practically no one in 20th-century politics\, culture\, and fashion whose lives she did not touch\, including the Kennedys\, Truman Capote\, Aly Khan\, Kay Graham\, Ed Murrow\, and Frank Sinatra. Harriman acknowledged her notoriety and admitted “I’d rather have had bad things written about me than be forgotten.” In this lecture\, investigative journalist and award-winning biographer Sonia Purnell presents an electrifying re-examination of Harriman’s story using new research and previously unknown sources. Telling a tale full of sex and politics; set on yachts and in palaces; and always hallmarked by glamour and luxury\, Purnell will unveil for the first time how Harriman left an indelible mark in the heart of world history and politics. \n\nSonia Purnell is a bestselling author and journalist known for her lively writing and meticulous research\, with a global readership. Her work has been optioned by leading filmmakers and praised by diverse audiences. Her first book\, “Just Boris: A Tale of Blond Ambition\,” a biography of Boris Johnson\, was longlisted for the Orwell Prize in 2011 and remains the definitive biography. Her second book\, “First Lady” (UK) / “Clementine” (US)\, unveiled the crucial role of Winston Churchill’s wife\, Clementine\, influencing her portrayal in media such as Netflix’s “The Crown.” “A Woman of No Importance\,” Purnell’s third book\, tells the true story of WWII spy Virginia Hall and became a New York Times Bestseller\, winning the Plutarch Prize for Best Biography in 2020. Her latest book\, “Kingmaker: Pamela Harriman’s Astonishing Life of Power\, Seduction & Intrigue\,” to be published in September 2024\, reexamines the life of Pamela Harriman\, revealing her influence on 20th-century politics. Purnell’s work has received acclaim from numerous publications\, including the Independent\, Guardian\, Daily Telegraph\, and New York Times. Her books have been translated into over twenty languages\, inspiring readers worldwide. \n\nTickets: $35 members*; $45 non-members \n*Membership discount applied automatically when logged into your Royal-Oak.org account
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/alexandria-va-pamela-harriman-a-life-of-power-seduction-and-intrigue-with-sonia-purnell/
LOCATION:Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum\, 201 S Washington St\, Alexandria\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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