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SUMMARY:Zoom | The Polite Tourist
DESCRIPTION:The house and gardens at Canons Ashby\, Northamptonshire \nFor more than five centuries\, English country houses have opened their doors to curious guests. The practice gained particular momentum in the late 16th century as a new social class was emerging—house owners who had stronger links with business than the landed gentry. Aristocrats would visit other building projects with their architects—such as the Dowager Countess of Shrewsbury who visited sites during the early building of Hardwick Hall. As centuries progressed\, more country houses were fashioned to advertise their owner’s wealth and status. This desire to impress presupposes an audience who will visit a historic house for curiosity value rather than to conduct business. From the Elizabethans who strolled around palaces; to the Georgians who appreciated the classical proportions of Kedleston Hall while admiring treasures brought back from the Grand Tour; visiting country houses has always been popular. Historian and author Adrian Tinniswood OBE will take us on an illustrated tour around some of England’s historic houses. We will hear tales of the polite tourists who came to call\, as well as the impolite visitors who may have snuck onto the estate. Finally\, he will explain how country house “snooping” helped support the development of English national preservation. \n\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 is the author of 16 books on architectural and social history including 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—his most recent publication is The Houses of Guinness (2025). Tinniswood was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2013 Birthday Honours. \n\nZoom Live\nWednesday\, April 22 | 2:00 p.m. (ET) \n$15 members; $25 non-members and guests \n*If you are a Heritage Circle Member\, please email Aliza at awillner@royal-oak.org for your complimentary program registration for this season’s programs.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-the-polite-tourist/
LOCATION:Zoom Live\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T233000
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | The Polite Tourist
DESCRIPTION:The house and gardens at Canons Ashby\, Northamptonshire \nFor more than five centuries\, English country houses have opened their doors to curious guests. The practice gained particular momentum in the late 16th century as a new social class was emerging—house owners who had stronger links with business than the landed gentry. Aristocrats would visit other building projects with their architects—such as the Dowager Countess of Shrewsbury who visited sites during the early building of Hardwick Hall. As centuries progressed\, more country houses were fashioned to advertise their owner’s wealth and status. This desire to impress presupposes an audience who will visit a historic house for curiosity value rather than to conduct business. From the Elizabethans who strolled around palaces; to the Georgians who appreciated the classical proportions of Kedleston Hall while admiring treasures brought back from the Grand Tour; visiting country houses has always been popular. Historian and author Adrian Tinniswood OBE will take us on an illustrated tour around some of England’s historic houses. We will hear tales of the polite tourists who came to call\, as well as the impolite visitors who may have snuck onto the estate. Finally\, he will explain how country house “snooping” helped support the development of English national preservation. \n\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 is the author of 16 books on architectural and social history including 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—his most recent publication is The Houses of Guinness (2025). Tinniswood was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2013 Birthday Honours. \nThe rental period has closed for this program.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-the-polite-tourist/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rental
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260410T204058Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom | The Last Princesses of Punjab
DESCRIPTION:Princesses Bamba Sutherland (center)\, Catherine Hilda Duleep Singh (left) and Sophia Duleep Singh (right) in debutante dress\, 1895. ©Peter Bance Collection \nThis is the story of a family of extraordinary women—a warrior grandmother\, a mother who moved across the world\, three sisters\, and the Queen who was both friend and conqueror. The Princesses of Punjab—Sophia\, Catherine\, and Bamba Duleep Singh—were the daughters of the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire. Their journey begins in India but moves – as they did – across Nepal\, Britain\, Egypt\, Germany and Pakistan. Their lives were shaped by female family members\, mother Bamba Miller\, Grandmother Jind Kaur\, and Godmother Queen Victoria. They lived through defining 20th-century moments. They witnessed the fall of the British Empire in India and Pakistan; campaigned for women’s right to vote; nursed soldiers during WWI; and sheltered refugees. Dr. Mishka Sinha will illustrate objects from these women’s lives as shown in Historic Royal Palaces’ exhibition The Last Princesses of Punjab: Sophia Duleep Singh and the women who shaped her (March 2026). Dr. Sinha will explain how their destinies were shaped by global politics and how each expressed womanhood\, power\, and royalty in different way. These women’s lives were marked by privilege\, but also loss\, migration\, and conflicting identities. \n\nDr. Mishka Sinha is a cultural and intellectual historian of 18th–20th century global and imperial history. Dr. Sinha has a BA from St. Xavier’s College\, Mumbai\, received an MPhil at the University of Oxford\, and her PhD at the University of Cambridge. She has taught at many UK and Europea Universities. She has held research fellowships in Berlin; at Cambridge (British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship); in Florence (Max Weber); at Oxford; and in Edinburgh. Dr. Sinha has several years of experience working in museums\, arts and heritage in India She was co-curator of the exhibition\, Untold Lives: A Palace at Work (2024). \n\nZoom Live\nMonday\, April 27 | 2:00 p.m. (ET) \n$15 members; $25 non-members and guests \n*If you are a Heritage Circle Member\, please email Aliza at awillner@royal-oak.org for your complimentary program registration for this season’s programs.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-the-last-princesses-of-punjab/
LOCATION:Zoom Live\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T233000
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | The Last Princesses of Punjab
DESCRIPTION:Princesses Bamba Sutherland (center)\, Catherine Hilda Duleep Singh (left) and Sophia Duleep Singh (right) in debutante dress\, 1895. ©Peter Bance Collection \nThis is the story of a family of extraordinary women—a warrior grandmother\, a mother who moved across the world\, three sisters\, and the Queen who was both friend and conqueror. The Princesses of Punjab—Sophia\, Catherine\, and Bamba Duleep Singh—were the daughters of the last Maharaja of the Sikh Empire. Their journey begins in India but moves – as they did – across Nepal\, Britain\, Egypt\, Germany and Pakistan. Their lives were shaped by female family members\, mother Bamba Miller\, Grandmother Jind Kaur\, and Godmother Queen Victoria. They lived through defining 20th-century moments. They witnessed the fall of the British Empire in India and Pakistan; campaigned for women’s right to vote; nursed soldiers during WWI; and sheltered refugees. Dr. Mishka Sinha will illustrate objects from these women’s lives as shown in Historic Royal Palaces’ exhibition The Last Princesses of Punjab: Sophia Duleep Singh and the women who shaped her (March 2026). Dr. Sinha will explain how their destinies were shaped by global politics and how each expressed womanhood\, power\, and royalty in different way. These women’s lives were marked by privilege\, but also loss\, migration\, and conflicting identities. \n\nDr. Mishka Sinha is a cultural and intellectual historian of 18th–20th century global and imperial history. Dr. Sinha has a BA from St. Xavier’s College\, Mumbai\, received an MPhil at the University of Oxford\, and her PhD at the University of Cambridge. She has taught at many UK and Europea Universities. She has held research fellowships in Berlin; at Cambridge (British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship); in Florence (Max Weber); at Oxford; and in Edinburgh. Dr. Sinha has several years of experience working in museums\, arts and heritage in India She was co-curator of the exhibition\, Untold Lives: A Palace at Work (2024). \n\nThe rental period has closed for this program.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-the-last-princesses-of-punjab/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rental
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T140000
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SUMMARY:Zoom | Saltram: Rising Family Fortunes and Artistic Transformation
DESCRIPTION:The Saloon\, or Great Drawing Room\, at Saltram\, Devon\, designed by Robert Adam in 1768. ©National Trust Images/John Hammond \nSaltram House in Devon underwent major interior and exterior design changes during the mid-18th century to the early 19th century—transforming the building from a sizable Jacobean house to a fashionable Georgian mansion. Much of these changes were championed by the women of the Parker family: Lady Catherine Parker in the 1740-50s and Lady Theresa Parker after 1769-75. As the family’s aristocratic status and fortune strengthened through strategic marriages\, the Parkers used portraiture to promote ideas of family dynasty and to emphasize their rising social status. Zoë Shearman\, NT Property Curator at Saltram\, will speak about the house’s history from the late middle-ages to the early 19th century and examine the house’s ownership under the Parker family. She will discuss the influence of the family’s artistic relationships (and their London connections) on the house’s interior decoration. She will illustrate the later change to more classically inspired interior decoration\, under Robert Adam\, as well as the acquisition Saltram’s Grand Tour and Chinese collections. Finally\, Ms. Shearman will discuss how the adaptation of Saltram to the Palladian-style\, and the formation of the collection\, paralleled the rise in the family’s fortune and status. \n\nZoë Shearman is the National Trust Property Curator at Saltram House\, Devon. She has significant experience as a curator and consultant with a focus on cultural heritage\, contemporary art\, and social practice. Previously\, she was founder Director/Curator of projects agency Relational; Artistic Co-Director of Spacex Gallery\, Exeter; and Director of Visual Arts for Riverside Studios\, London. She holds a degree in the History of Art from the University of the Arts\, London. She has taught as a number of postgraduate curatorial programs and has worked as a curatorial consultant for Arts Council England\, the Architectural Association\, and University of Exeter. \n\nZoom Live\nTuesday\, May 12 | 2:00 p.m. (ET) \n \nFREE for members*; $15 non-members and guests*\n*Registration Required
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/saltram-rising-family-fortune/
LOCATION:Zoom Live\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free to Members,Live Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Oak":MAILTO:zoom@royal-oak.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T130000
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Saltram: Rising Family Fortunes and Artistic Transformation
DESCRIPTION:The Saloon\, or Great Drawing Room\, at Saltram\, Devon\, designed by Robert Adam in 1768. ©National Trust Images/John Hammond \nSaltram House in Devon underwent major interior and exterior design changes during the mid-18th century to the early 19th century—transforming the building from a sizable Jacobean house to a fashionable Georgian mansion. Much of these changes were championed by the women of the Parker family: Lady Catherine Parker in the 1740-50s and Lady Theresa Parker after 1769-75. As the family’s aristocratic status and fortune strengthened through strategic marriages\, the Parkers used portraiture to promote ideas of family dynasty and to emphasize their rising social status. Zoë Shearman\, NT Property Curator at Saltram\, will speak about the house’s history from the late middle-ages to the early 19th century and examine the house’s ownership under the Parker family. She will discuss the influence of the family’s artistic relationships (and their London connections) on the house’s interior decoration. She will illustrate the later change to more classically inspired interior decoration\, under Robert Adam\, as well as the acquisition Saltram’s Grand Tour and Chinese collections. Finally\, Ms. Shearman will discuss how the adaptation of Saltram to the Palladian-style\, and the formation of the collection\, paralleled the rise in the family’s fortune and status. \n\nZoë Shearman is the National Trust Property Curator at Saltram House\, Devon. She has significant experience as a curator and consultant with a focus on cultural heritage\, contemporary art\, and social practice. Previously\, she was founder Director/Curator of projects agency Relational; Artistic Co-Director of Spacex Gallery\, Exeter; and Director of Visual Arts for Riverside Studios\, London. She holds a degree in the History of Art from the University of the Arts\, London. She has taught as a number of postgraduate curatorial programs and has worked as a curatorial consultant for Arts Council England\, the Architectural Association\, and University of Exeter. \n\nThe rental period has closed for this program.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-saltram-rising-family-fortunes/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free to Members,Rental
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T150000
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SUMMARY:Zoom | Picturing History: Photographic Works in the National Trust Collection
DESCRIPTION:Self-portrait with sister\, George Bernard Shaw\, 1898. The George Bernard Shaw photographic collection\, National Trust. \nThe National Trust in the UK looks after more than 550\,000 photographic prints; negatives and transparencies; and photographic works of art\, spanning from the 1840s to the present day. Collectively they act as visual diaries\, offering glimpses into the way people live and how they viewed the world. One of the inventors of early photography\, William Henry Fox Talbot fixed images using chemicals on paper in 1835 at his home at Lacock Abbey\, Wiltshire (NT). In her talk\, Anna Sparham will illustrate some of the Trust’s extensive range of photographic holdings and highlight their common themes—from both professional photographers and amateurs. She will explore the history of this innovation and describe its link to NT properties. Finally\, Ms. Sparham will look at the contemporary relevance of these works today. \nAnna Sparham graduated with a photography degree from Nottingham Trent University. She became National Curator for Photography at the National Trust in 2022. She has worked extensively with both historic photographic collections and contemporary practitioners for 25 years. When she was Curator of Photographs at the London Museum\, Ms. Sparham developed multiple exhibitions and publications on subjects including women’s suffrage\, youth subculture\, street photography and London at night. Her latest book\, 100 Photographs: From the Collections of the National Trust was published in 2024. \n\nZoom Live\nThursday\, May 14 | 2:00 p.m. (ET) \n \n$15 members; $25 non-members and guests
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-picturing-history-photographic-works-in-the-national-trust-collection/
LOCATION:Zoom Live\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Oak":MAILTO:zoom@royal-oak.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T151055Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Picturing History: Photographic Works in the National Trust Collection
DESCRIPTION:Self-portrait with sister\, George Bernard Shaw\, 1898. The George Bernard Shaw photographic collection\, National Trust. \nThe National Trust in the UK looks after more than a 550\,000 photographic prints; negatives and transparencies; and photographic works of art\, spanning from the 1840s to the present day. Collectively they act as visual diaries\, offering glimpses into the way people live and how they viewed the world. One of the inventors of early photography\, William Henry Fox Talbot fixed images using chemicals on paper in 1835 at his home at Lacock Abbey\, Wiltshire (NT). In her talk\, Anna Sparham will illustrate some of the Trust’s extensive range of photographic holdings and highlight their common themes—from both professional photographers and amateurs. She will explore the history of this innovation and describe its link to NT properties. Finally\, Ms. Sparham will look at the contemporary relevance of these works today. \nAnna Sparham graduated with a photography degree from Nottingham Trent University. She became National Curator for Photography at the National Trust in 2022. She has worked extensively with both historic photographic collections and contemporary practitioners for 25 years. When she was Curator of Photographs at the London Museum\, Ms. Sparham developed multiple exhibitions and publications on subjects including women’s suffrage\, youth subculture\, street photography and London at night. Her latest book\, 100 Photographs: From the Collections of the National Trust was published in 2024. \n\nThe rental period has closed for this program.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-picturing-history-photographic-works-in-the-national-trust-collection/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rental
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Oak":MAILTO:zoom@royal-oak.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T145838Z
CREATED:20260228T010134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T145838Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom | Writing the Garden: Authors and Artists Reflections
DESCRIPTION:The garden in August at Monk’s House\, East Sussex \nThroughout history\, gardeners have been compelled to put pen to paper to capture the beauty\, record seasonal changes\, and ponder about their beloved plots. Claire Masset’s new book\, Garden Voices: A Year of Gardeners’ Writing brings together these musings – drawn from diaries\, letters and articles – in an engaging anthology organized around the calendar year. Her lecture will highlight both world famous gardeners and lesser-known – though no less inspiring – garden writers. She will present writings from artists Claude Monet and Vanessa Bell\, and poets Celia Thaxter and Derek Jarman. She will discuss their horticultural philosophy as recorded through their words and reflections. Using\npaintings and photographs\, she also will provide a glimpse into thoughts of some of the world’s most creative artists\, revealing their gardens to be sources of both artistic and personal expression. \nClaire Masset has degrees in art and architectural history from St. Andrews and Oxford. She is the publisher for the National Trust in charge of gardening books. Her journalism has appeared in Country Life\, BBC Homes & Antiques\, Historic Gardens Review\, Gardens Illustrated\, Art Quarterly\, and The English Garden magazine. Her books include the bestselling Secret Gardens of the National Trust\, and Cottage Gardens. She recently won the Roger Deakin Award from the Society of Authors. \n\nZoom Live\nMonday\, May 18 | 2:00 p.m. (ET) \n \n$15 members; $25 non-members and guests
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-writing-the-garden-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Live\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Oak":MAILTO:zoom@royal-oak.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T151120Z
CREATED:20260228T010427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T151120Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Writing the Garden: Authors and Artists Reflections
DESCRIPTION:The garden in August at Monk’s House\, East Sussex \nThroughout history\, gardeners have been compelled to put pen to paper to capture the beauty\, record seasonal changes\, and ponder about their beloved plots. Claire Masset’s new book\, Garden Voices: A Year of Gardeners’ Writing brings together these musings – drawn from diaries\, letters and articles – in an engaging anthology organized around the calendar year. Her lecture will highlight both world famous gardeners and lesser-known – though no less inspiring – garden writers. She will present writings from artists Claude Monet and Vanessa Bell\, and poets Celia Thaxter and Derek Jarman. She will discuss their horticultural philosophy as recorded through their words and reflections. Using paintings and photographs\, she also will provide a glimpse into thoughts of some of the world’s most creative artists\, revealing their gardens to be sources of both artistic and personal expression. \nClaire Masset has degrees in art and architectural history from St. Andrews and Oxford. She is the publisher for the National Trust in charge of gardening books. Her journalism has appeared in Country Life\, BBC Homes & Antiques\, Historic Gardens Review\, Gardens Illustrated\, Art Quarterly\, and The English Garden magazine. Her books include the bestselling Secret Gardens of the National Trust\, and Cottage Gardens. She recently won the Roger Deakin Award from the Society of Authors. \n\nThe rental period has closed for this program.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-writing-the-garden/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rental
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Oak":MAILTO:zoom@royal-oak.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T180000
DTSTAMP:20260507T165043Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom | Historic London Markets
DESCRIPTION:Escheape Market \nLondon is home to some of the world’s most famous markets – from the historic Smithfield and Spitalfields markets to the vibrant Covent Garden. For centuries\, these bustling trading hubs have kept the city fed\, supplied\, and thriving. Rob Smith will guide us through the rich history of London’s markets. Discover how feeding the capital has been a constant challenge since Roman times\, and how markets have played a vital role in the city’s growth and daily life. We will explore sites trading from their original locations\, those that have found new homes\, and even places that have vanished altogether\, including the once-renowned Hungerford Market. Packed \nCovent Garden Piazza with London Transport Museum\, geograph.org.uk \nwith history\, colour\, and surprising stories\, this digital tour brings the heritage of London’s markets to life. \nZoom Live \nWednesday\, May 20 | 5:00 p.m. (ET) \n \n$30 members; $40 non-members and guests
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-historic-london-markets/
LOCATION:Zoom Live\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Zoom,Online Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Oak":MAILTO:zoom@royal-oak.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T151143Z
CREATED:20260228T001129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T151143Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Historic London Markets
DESCRIPTION:Escheape Market \nLondon is home to some of the world’s most famous markets – from the historic Smithfield and Spitalfields markets to the vibrant Covent Garden. For centuries\, these bustling trading hubs have kept the city fed\, supplied\, and thriving. Rob Smith will guide us through the rich history of London’s markets. Discover how feeding the capital has been a constant challenge since Roman times\, and how markets have played a vital role in the city’s growth and daily life. We will explore sites trading from their original locations\, those that have found new homes\, and even places that have vanished altogether\, including the once-renowned Hungerford Market. Packed with history\, colour\, and surprising stories\, this \nCovent Garden Piazza with London Transport Museum\, geograph.org.uk \ndigital tour brings the heritage of London’s markets to life. \n\nThe rental period has closed for this program.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-historic-london-markets/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Tour,Rental
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T153132Z
CREATED:20260228T005125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T153132Z
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SUMMARY:NYC | Secrets and Codes in Fashion
DESCRIPTION:Bacton Altar Cloth\, Treasures of Gold and Silver Wire \nTextiles are more than a form of decorative art—they have a silent tool of rebellion\, storytelling\, and resilience. Eleri Lynn\, Curator of the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection at Historic Royal Palaces will reveal stories about these hidden histories stitched into fabric. She will explain how needlework has served as a powerful act of resistance and illustrate some extraordinary examples from the Royal School of Needlework. She will examine the cultural history behind these textiles\, talk about the individuals responsible\, and also discuss how textiles became a form of self-expression for marginalized women. \nEleri Lynn is a fashion and textiles historian\, curator\, and author. She worked in the Textiles and Fashion Department of the V&A Museum before becoming Curator of the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection at Historic Royal Palaces and Head of Exhibitions at National Museum Wales. She is a Trustee of the Royal School of Needlework. She appears frequently on TV\, most recently featuring in the BBC2 ‘Art That Made Us’ series and BBC1’s ‘Elizabeth: Fashioning a Monarch’. She is the author of several books which include Tudor Textiles (Yale University Press\, 2020). She has curated several major fashion and textiles exhibitions including The Lost Dress of Elizabeth I (Hampton Court Palace\, 2019)\, and Crown to Couture (Kensington Palace\, 2023). \nIN-PERSON\nThursday\, May 21 | 6:15 p.m. ET; reception following lecture\nThe General Society Library\, 20 W 44th Street\, New York NY 10036 \n \n$35 members; $45 non-members
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/nyc-secrets-and-codes-in-fashion/
LOCATION:The General Society Library\, 20 W. 44th Street\, New York City\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Oak":MAILTO:zoom@royal-oak.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T151209Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Secrets and Codes in Fashion
DESCRIPTION:Bacton Altar Cloth\, Treasures of Gold and Silver Wire \nTextiles are more than a form of decorative art—they have a silent tool of rebellion\, storytelling\, and resilience. Eleri Lynn\, Curator of the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection at Historic Royal Palaces will reveal stories about these hidden histories stitched into fabric. She will explain how needlework has served as a powerful act of resistance and illustrate some extraordinary examples from the Royal School of Needlework. She will examine the cultural history behind these textiles\, talk about the individuals responsible\, and also discuss how textiles became a form of self-expression for marginalized women. \nEleri Lynn is a fashion and textiles historian\, curator\, and author. She worked in the Textiles and Fashion Department of the V&A Museum before becoming Curator of the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection at Historic Royal Palaces and Head of Exhibitions at National Museum Wales. She is a Trustee of the Royal School of Needlework. She appears frequently on TV\, most recently featuring in the BBC2 ‘Art That Made Us’ series and BBC1’s ‘Elizabeth: Fashioning a Monarch’. She is the author of several books which include Tudor Textiles (Yale University Press\, 2020). She has curated several major fashion and textiles exhibitions including The Lost Dress of Elizabeth I (Hampton Court Palace\, 2019)\, and Crown to Couture (Kensington Palace\, 2023). \n\nThe rental period has closed for this program.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-secrets-and-codes-in-fashion/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rental
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Oak":MAILTO:zoom@royal-oak.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T151234Z
CREATED:20260228T004358Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Patter\, Pirates\, and Paradox: The World of Gilbert & Sullivan
DESCRIPTION:Royal Doulton Figurine The Pirate King Gilbert and Sullivan Mikado \nLong before Rodgers & Hammerstein\, Ahrens & Flaherty\, or Webber & Rice\, W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan forged a groundbreaking partnership that helped shape the foundation of modern musical theatre. Together\, they created 14 Savoy operas—among them H.M.S. Pinafore\, The Pirates of Penzance\, The Mikado\, and The Gondoliers—that captivated audiences in Britain and America. With razor-sharp wit\, topsy-turvy humor\, and memorably lyrical scores\, their works lampooned Victorian society\, politics\, class\, and convention\, establishing comic opera as a cornerstone of British popular culture. Mr. Kenrick will examine the genius of the Gilbert and Sullivan collaboration. He will explore how\ntheir innovation\, theatrical craft\, and uniquely British sensibility anticipated the integrated musical long before the term existed. More than a century later\, their operas continue to delight worldwide audiences as legacy continues to resonate across the stages of the West End and Broadway. \n\n\nJohn Kenrick is a theatre historian\, author\, and educator specializing in the history of musical theatre and film. He is the author of the textbook Musical Theatre: A History and has taught courses including History of Musical Theatre; Great Broadway Songwriters; and Rodgers & Hammerstein at New York University’s Steinhardt School\, The New School\, Marymount Manhattan College\, and the University of the Arts\, Philadelphia. A frequent speaker and media commentator\, Mr. Kenrick has lectured at many universities and cultural institutions. \n\nThe rental period has closed for this program.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-the-world-of-gilbert-sullivan/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rental
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Oak":MAILTO:zoom@royal-oak.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T000831Z
CREATED:20260421T223437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T000831Z
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SUMMARY:La Jolla | Hidden Treasures: Tudor Jewels Unearthed
DESCRIPTION:Queen Elizabeth I\, by English School. \nOnline Registration has now closed. If you would like to attend\, please contact Aliza at 212-480-2889 x200 or you can pay at the door.\nIn the middle of the English Civil War\, a London jeweler took advantage of one night’s darkness to secretly bury a wooden casket below his shop on Cheapside street. This box contained all his riches—hastily concealed during his escape from possible fighting. However\, the owner never returned\, and this treasure was forgotten for 300 years. In 1912\, on one of London’s busiest streets\, a work crew began to dig under the basement of a torn down building. Suddenly\, glittering rings\, brooches\, watches\, and rare enameled chains—featuring emeralds\, diamonds and pearls—were unearthed in a discovery that sounds more like fiction than reality. More than 500 pieces of rare Elizabethan and Stuart jewelry were revealed—rare surviving examples only previously known from portraiture. Carol Ann Lloyd will illustrate pieces from the Cheapside Hoard to show how 16th-and-17th-century royals and nobility used jewelry and adornment to establish and communicate power. Ms. Lloyd will explain how these objects were worn and also discuss how the gems demonstrate the impact of luxury items and global exploration in early modern England. Join us as we have a unique opportunity to look at this glittering “time-capsule” that has only been displayed twice: in 1914 and at the Museum of London in 2013. \n Carol Ann Lloyd is a popular speaker who shares the stories of Shakespeare and English history. She is the former Manager of Visitor Education at Folger Shakespeare Library. Her podcast\, British History: Royals\, Rebels\, and Romantics\, explores the lives of famous and infamous historical characters. Her latest book is Courting the Virgin Queen: Elizabeth I and Her Suitors. Carol Ann has presented programs at the Smithsonian\, Folger Shakespeare Library\, Agecroft Hall\, and TEDx\, among other venues. \n\nIN-PERSON ONLY \nTuesday\, June 2 | Lecture at 6:30 p.m. PT; Preceded by reception at 6:00 p.m. PT \n$40 members; $45 non-members \nSt. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church\n743 Prospect St\, La Jolla CA 92037
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/la-jolla-tudor-jewels-unearthed/
LOCATION:St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church\, 74 Prospect Street\, La Jolla\, CA\, 92037\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Oak":MAILTO:zoom@royal-oak.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T215153Z
CREATED:20260305T193905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T215153Z
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SUMMARY:LA | Hidden Treasures: Tudor Jewels Unearthed
DESCRIPTION:This program is sold out. We will not be able to accommodate walk-in registrations. If you have any questions\, please contact Aliza at awillner@royal-oak.org or 212-480-2889 x200.\nQueen Elizabeth I\, by English School. \n\nIn the middle of the English Civil War\, a London jeweler took advantage of one night’s darkness to secretly bury a wooden casket below his shop on Cheapside street. This box contained all his riches—hastily concealed during his escape from possible fighting. However\, the owner never returned\, and this treasure was forgotten for 300 years. In 1912\, on one of London’s busiest streets\, a work crew began to dig under the basement of a torn down building. Suddenly\, glittering rings\, brooches\, watches\, and rare enameled chains—featuring emeralds\, diamonds and pearls—were unearthed in a discovery that sounds more like \nfiction than reality. More than 500 pieces of rare Elizabethan and Stuart jewelry were revealed—rare surviving examples only previously known from portraiture. Carol Ann Lloyd will illustrate pieces from the Cheapside Hoard to show how 16th-and-17th-century royals and nobility used jewelry and adornment to establish and communicate power. Ms. Lloyd will explain how these objects were worn and also discuss how the gems demonstrate the impact of luxury items and global exploration in early modern England. Join us as we have a unique opportunity to look at this glittering “time-capsule” that has only been displayed twice: in 1914 and at the Museum of London in 2013. \n\n Carol Ann Lloyd is a popular speaker who shares the stories of Shakespeare and English history. She is the former Manager of Visitor Education at Folger Shakespeare Library. Her podcast\, British History: Royals\, Rebels\, and Romantics\, explores the lives of famous and infamous historical characters. Her latest book is Courting the Virgin Queen: Elizabeth I and Her Suitors. Carol Ann has presented programs at the Smithsonian\, Folger Shakespeare Library\, Agecroft Hall\, and TEDx\, among other venues. \n \n  \n\nIN-PERSON ONLY \nThursday\, June 4 | Lecture at 11:00 a.m. PT; Coffee and Tea Reception at 10:30 a.m. PT\n743 S Lucerne Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA 90005 \n\n$40 members; $45 non-members \n 
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/la-tudor-jewels-unearthed/
LOCATION:The Ebell of Los Angeles\, 743 S Lucerne Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90005
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Oak":MAILTO:zoom@royal-oak.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260529T191931Z
CREATED:20260228T000806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T191931Z
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SUMMARY:NYC | Occupied City: Revolutionary New York
DESCRIPTION:Print of “The Triumphal Entry of Royal Troops to New York” by Franz Xavier Habermann\, c. 1778. \nStep into Revolutionary-era New York on this exhibition tour marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. Spanning the Museum of the City of New York’s entire third floor\, this exhibition explores the city’s central role in the fight for American independence. Our guided tour will trace New York’s pivotal role in the conflict\, from the first sparks of rebellion in 1763\, to its emergence as the nation’s first capital in 1790. A strategic location for both Patriots and the British\, New York endured seven years of occupation\, devastating fires\, and fierce battles. Through historic objects and multimedia installations–including a recreated tavern\, Loyalist print shop\, and a walk-through “Canvas Town”—the exhibition reveals how New York’s diverse population shaped the city’s story. Revolutionaries and founding figures\, British loyalists\, enslaved Africans\, free Black New Yorkers\, and Native peoples all contributed to the foundation of NYC. Their decisions\, struggles\, and resilience illuminate how the Revolution unfolded\, not just on battlefields\, but in streets\, homes\, taverns\, and print shops. \nIN-PERSON Tour\nTuesday\, June 9 | Time: 11:00 a.m. ET\nMuseum of the City of New York\, 1220 5th Ave\, New York NY 10029 \n \n$40 members; $50 non-members
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/nyc-occupied-city-revolutionary-new-york/
LOCATION:Museum of the City of New York\, 1220 5th Ave\, New York\, NY\, 10029\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Oak":MAILTO:zoom@royal-oak.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T144140Z
CREATED:20260306T165024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T144140Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom | Sir John Vanbrugh and the English Country House
DESCRIPTION:Fireplace and statues inside the central block at Seaton Delaval Hall\, Northumberland. ©National Trust Images/Dennis Gilbert \nThe country houses designed by Sir John Vanbrugh (1664-1726) are some of the most original and memorable works of architecture in the story of British architecture. Called ‘The Shakespeare of Architects’ by Sir John Soane\, Vanbrugh designed evocative and unforgettable palaces including Castle Howard and Blenheim Palace\, and his other country houses such as the NT’s Seaton Delaval are also unforgettable. Vanbrugh’s personal life was perhaps even more remarkable than his flamboyant architectural creations. He began his career as a wine merchant and then traveled to India in the service of the East India Company. He served as a marine officer and was later arrested and imprisoned in France on suspicion of being a spy. He was also a celebrity playwright before turning his mind to architecture. In honor of the 300th anniversary of Vanburgh’s death in 1726\, architectural historian Jeremy Musson will lecture about Vanbrugh’s life and illustrate and describe the architect’s iconic houses. He will reflect on Vanbrugh’s influence on architects through the 18-and-19th century\, and up until the present day. \n\nJeremy Musson is a leading authority on the English country house. He is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and sits on a number of boards including the Country House Foundation. He was awarded an MPhil in Renaissance History at the Warburg Institute\, University of London\, in 1989 and was Architectural Editor of Country Life from 1995-2007. He has written and edited hundreds of articles on historic country houses and has presented 14 programmes on BBC 2. He lectures and supervises academic programs for Cambridge University\, London University and Buckingham University\, and the Attingham Summer School. Among his books include Robert Adam: Country House Design\, Decoration & the Art of Elegance (2017)\, The Country House: Past\, Present\, Future: Great Houses of the British Isles (2018)\, and Romantics and Classics: Style in the English Country House (Rizzoli\, 2021). \nZoom Live\nThursday\, June 11 | 2:00 p.m. (ET) \n \n$15 members; $25 non-members and guests
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-sir-john-vanbrugh-and-the-english-country-house/
LOCATION:Zoom Live\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Oak":MAILTO:zoom@royal-oak.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260716T151308Z
CREATED:20260306T170554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T151308Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Sir John Vanbrugh and the English Country House
DESCRIPTION:Fireplace and statues inside the central block at Seaton Delaval Hall\, Northumberland. ©National Trust Images/Dennis Gilbert \nThe country houses designed by Sir John Vanbrugh (1664-1726) are some of the most original and memorable works of architecture in the story of British architecture. Called ‘The Shakespeare of Architects’ by Sir John Soane\, Vanbrugh designed evocative and unforgettable palaces including Castle Howard and Blenheim Palace\, and his other country houses such as the NT’s Seaton Delaval are also unforgettable. Vanbrugh’s personal life was perhaps even more remarkable than his flamboyant architectural creations. He began his career as a wine merchant and then traveled to India in the service of the East India Company. He served as a marine officer and was later arrested and imprisoned in France on suspicion of being a spy. He was also a celebrity playwright before turning his mind to architecture. In honor of the 300th anniversary of Vanburgh’s death in 1726\, architectural historian Jeremy Musson will lecture about Vanbrugh’s life and illustrate and describe the architect’s iconic houses. He will reflect on Vanbrugh’s influence on architects through the 18-and-19th century\, and up until the present day. \n\nJeremy Musson is a leading authority on the English country house. He is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and sits on a number of boards including the Country House Foundation. He was awarded an MPhil in Renaissance History at the Warburg Institute\, University of London\, in 1989 and was Architectural Editor of Country Life from 1995-2007. He has written and edited hundreds of articles on historic country houses and has presented 14 programmes on BBC 2. He lectures and supervises academic programs for Cambridge University\, London University and Buckingham University\, and the Attingham Summer School. Among his books include Robert Adam: Country House Design\, Decoration & the Art of Elegance (2017)\, The Country House: Past\, Present\, Future: Great Houses of the British Isles (2018)\, and Romantics and Classics: Style in the English Country House (Rizzoli\, 2021). \n\nThe rental period has closed for this program.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-rental-sir-john-vanbrugh-and-the-english-country-house/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rental
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T190000
DTSTAMP:20260821T155258Z
CREATED:20260813T173300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T155258Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago | Hidden Treasures: Tudor Jewels Unearthed
DESCRIPTION:In the middle of the English Civil War\, a London jeweler took advantage of one night’s darkness to secretly bury a wooden casket below his shop on Cheapside street. This box contained all his riches—hastily concealed during his escape from possible fighting. However\, the owner never returned\, and this treasure was forgotten for 300 years. In 1912\, on one of London’s busiest streets\, a work crew began to dig under the basement of a torn down building. Suddenly\, glittering rings\, brooches\, watches\, and rare enameled chains—featuring emeralds\, diamonds and pearls—were unearthed in a discovery that sounds more like fiction than reality. More than 500 pieces of rare Elizabethan and Stuart jewelry were revealed—rare surviving examples only previously known from portraiture. Carol Ann Lloyd will illustrate pieces from the Cheapside Hoard to show how 16th-and-17th-century royals and nobility used jewelry and adornment to establish and communicate power. Ms. Lloyd will explain how these objects were worn and also discuss how the gems demonstrate the impact of luxury items and global exploration in early modern England. Join us as we have a unique opportunity to look at this glittering “time-capsule” that has only been displayed twice: in 1914 and at the Museum of London in 2013. \n\nCarol Ann Lloyd is a popular speaker who shares the stories of Shakespeare and English history. She is the former Manager of Visitor Education at Folger Shakespeare Library. Her podcast\, British History: Royals\, Rebels\, and Romantics\, explores the lives of famous and infamous historical characters. Her latest book is Courting the Virgin Queen: Elizabeth I and Her Suitors. Carol Ann has presented programs at the Smithsonian\, Folger Shakespeare Library\, Agecroft Hall\, and TEDx\, among other venues. \n\nIN-PERSON ONLY: Lecture will begin at 5:30 p.m. CT; Preceded by reception at 5:00 p.m. CT\nLocation: Freeman’s Auction House 1550 W Carroll Ave. Chicago\, IL \nTickets: $35 members; $45 non-members \n \nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/chicago-hidden-treasures-tudor-jewels-unearthed/
LOCATION:Freeman’s Auctions\, 1550 W Carroll Avenue\, Chicago\, IL\, 60607\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260821T154147Z
CREATED:20260803T173248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T154147Z
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SUMMARY:NYC | Entertaining with a Side of Chaos
DESCRIPTION:British designer\, author\, and hostess India Hicks will speak about the art of gathering and entertaining\, whether it is an impromptu lunch\, a holiday celebration\, or a milestone marked with family and friends. Raised amid British tradition\, she is the daughter of Lady Pamela Hicks and the iconic designer David Hicks. After more than two decades in the design world\, Hicks has learned that memorable entertaining has little to do with perfection\, and everything to do with human connection. With her irreverent humor\, and using illustrations from her latest book\, she will share examples of both grand and intimate gatherings—from dinners that end in dessert and raucous debate\, to small tables set for two. She will also share family photos and stories\, and speak about creating a warm welcome—even if the tablecloth is not ironed. \n\nIndia Hicks is a designer\, author\, entrepreneur\, and humanitarian. Based in the Bahamas\, she continues to consult with fashion\, home\, and lifestyle brands while writing on design\, entertaining\, and family history. She has authored several books\, and her latest Entertaining with a Side of Chaos\, will be published by Rizzoli in September 2026. She serves on the Executive Board of Global Empowerment Mission\, and is a patron of The King’s Trust\, supporting programs that help young women overcome disadvantage and build new opportunities. \n\nIN-PERSON: The lecture will start at 6:15 p.m. ET with a reception and book signing following. Books will be available for purchase at the lecture. \nLocation: New York School of Interior Design\, Arthur King Satz Auditorium\, 170 E 70th Street\, New York \nTickets: $35 members or with code; $45 non-members\n \nOr call 212-480-2889 x200 \n\nAbout New York School of Interior Design\nNew York School of Interior Design is a college focused exclusively on interior design. The college offers certificate\, undergraduate\, and graduate programs for students at all stages of their careers—whether they’re just becoming familiar with the discipline\, considering a career change\, or looking to deepen knowledge in a particular area. To learn more\, visit NYSID.edu.
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/nyc-entertaining-with-a-side-of-chaos/
LOCATION:New York School of Interior Design\, Arthur King Satz Auditorium\, 170 E 70th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10021\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260821T155508Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Entertaining with a Side of Chaos
DESCRIPTION:British designer\, author\, and hostess India Hicks will speak about the art of gathering and entertaining\, whether it is an impromptu lunch\, a holiday celebration\, or a milestone marked with family and friends. Raised amid British tradition\, she is the daughter of Lady Pamela Hicks and the iconic designer David Hicks. After more than two decades in the design world\, Hicks has learned that memorable entertaining has little to do with perfection\, and everything to do with human connection. With her irreverent humor\, and using illustrations from her latest book\, she will share examples of both grand and intimate gatherings—from dinners that end in dessert and raucous debate\, to small tables set for two. She will also share family photos and stories\, and speak about creating a warm welcome—even if the tablecloth is not ironed. \n\nIndia Hicks is a designer\, author\, entrepreneur\, and humanitarian. Based in the Bahamas\, she continues to consult with fashion\, home\, and lifestyle brands while writing on design\, entertaining\, and family history. She has authored several books\, and her latest Entertaining with a Side of Chaos\, will be published by Rizzoli in September 2026. She serves on the Executive Board of Global Empowerment Mission\, and is a patron of The King’s Trust\, supporting programs that help young women overcome disadvantage and build new opportunities. \n\nThe recording details will be emailed on October 2 by 12:00 p.m. ET and available to watch through December 31\, 2026. \n$20 members or with code; $30 non-members \n \nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/rental-entertaining-with-a-side-of-chaos/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rental
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T200000
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SUMMARY:Denver | Splendor & Sociability: Robert Adam’s Country Houses
DESCRIPTION:Robert Adam was one of the greatest architects and interior designers of Georgian Britain. He introduced and popularized design based on his study of the ruins of ancient Rome\, using ancient classical ornaments\, including low relief plasterwork on ceilings and walls; carved and gilded classical motifs on furniture; and chimney pieces which incorporated classical masks\, wreaths\, and tributes. He also knew how to entice wealthy patrons into creating ambitious projects which evoked the buildings of the ancient world\, and yet worked for the most fashionable of parties\, and for family life. He created memorable interiors by his use of distinctive colors such as pink\, green\, lilac\, and straw\, within his carefully-planned dining rooms and drawing rooms\, libraries and saloons\, as well as breath-taking statue galleries. Adam’s work in British country houses resulted in some of the most memorable social spaces in history\, which also expressed the finest craftsmanship and highlighted the homeowner’s social status and fashionable taste. Architectural historian\, broadcaster\, and author Jeremy Musson will illustrate and discuss country house interiors designed or remodeled by Robert Adam such as Kedleston Hall\, Osterley Park\, Newby Hall\, Syon House\, and Saltram. \nJeremy Musson\, LLB Hons\, M.Phil\, FSA\, is an architectural historian and heritage consultant. He worked for the Victorian Society and the National Trust before joining Country Life\, in 1995\, where he was Architectural Editor in 1998-2007. He continues to contribute articles to Country Life; he is the author of several books and co-wrote and presented BBC 2’s The Curious House Guest series. A Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries\, and an affiliate lecturer at Cambridge University’s department of architecture\, he is also chairman of the Historic Houses Foundation. As a heritage consultant since 2007\, he has worked on major historic sites including St Paul’s Cathedral\, Ickworth Park\, Suffolk and Hardwick Hall\, Derbyshire. \nIn-Person: Lecture starts at 6:15 p.m.\, reception following \nLocation: Grant-Humphrey’s Mansion\, 770 Pennsylvania St\, Denver CO 80203 \nTickets: $45 Members; $55 Non-Members \n \nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/denver-splendor-sociability-robert-adams-country-houses/
LOCATION:Grant-Humphreys Mansion\, 770 Pennsylvania St\, Denver\, CO\, 80203\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260813T191644Z
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia |  Splendor & Sociability: Robert Adam’s Country Houses
DESCRIPTION:Robert Adam was one of the greatest architects and interior designers of Georgian Britain. He introduced and popularized design based on his study of the ruins of ancient Rome\, using ancient classical ornaments\, including low relief plasterwork on ceilings and walls; carved and gilded classical motifs on furniture; and chimney pieces which incorporated classical masks\, wreaths\, and tributes. He also knew how to entice wealthy patrons into creating ambitious projects which evoked the buildings of the ancient world\, and yet worked for the most fashionable of parties\, and for family life. He created memorable interiors by his use of distinctive colors such as pink\, green\, lilac\, and straw\, within his carefully-planned dining rooms and drawing rooms\, libraries and saloons\, as well as breath-taking statue galleries. Adam’s work in British country houses resulted in some of the most memorable social spaces in history\, which also expressed the finest craftsmanship and highlighted the homeowner’s social status and fashionable taste. Architectural historian\, broadcaster\, and author Jeremy Musson will illustrate and discuss country house interiors designed or remodeled by Robert Adam such as Kedleston Hall\, Osterley Park\, Newby Hall\, Syon House\, and Saltram. \nWill Palin London \nJeremy Musson\, LLB Hons\, M.Phil\, FSA\, is an architectural historian and heritage consultant. He worked for the Victorian Society and the National Trust before joining Country Life\, in 1995\, where he was Architectural Editor in 1998-2007. He continues to contribute articles to Country Life; he is the author of several books and co-wrote and presented BBC 2’s The Curious House Guest series. A Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries\, and an affiliate lecturer at Cambridge University’s department of architecture\, he is also chairman of the Historic Houses Foundation. As a heritage consultant since 2007\, he has worked on major historic sites including St Paul’s Cathedral\, Ickworth Park\, Suffolk and Hardwick Hall\, Derbyshire. \n\nIn-Person: Lecture will start at 6:30 p.m. ET with reception preceding at 6:00 p.m. \nFormal business attire is required. \nLocation: The Union League of Philadelphia\, 140 South Broad St\, Philadelphia PA 19102 \nTickets: $35 Members; $45 Non-members \n \n\nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/philadelphia-splendor-sociability-robert-adams-country-houses/
LOCATION:The Union League of Philadelphia\, 140 S Broad Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19102\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260817T145608Z
CREATED:20260813T192325Z
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SUMMARY:NYC | Splendor & Sociability: Robert Adam’s Country Houses
DESCRIPTION:Robert Adam was one of the greatest architects and interior designers of Georgian Britain. He introduced and popularized design based on his study of the ruins of ancient Rome\, using ancient classical ornaments\, including low relief plasterwork on ceilings and walls; carved and gilded classical motifs on furniture; and chimney pieces which incorporated classical masks\, wreaths\, and tributes. He also knew how to entice wealthy patrons into creating ambitious projects which evoked the buildings of the ancient world\, and yet worked for the most fashionable of parties\, and for family life. He created memorable interiors by his use of distinctive colors such as pink\, green\, lilac\, and straw\, within his carefully-planned dining rooms and drawing rooms\, libraries and saloons\, as well as breath-taking statue galleries. Adam’s work in British country houses resulted in some of the most memorable social spaces in history\, which also expressed the finest craftsmanship and highlighted the homeowner’s social status and fashionable taste. Architectural historian\, broadcaster\, and author Jeremy Musson will illustrate and discuss country house interiors designed or remodeled by Robert Adam such as Kedleston Hall\, Osterley Park\, Newby Hall\, Syon House\, and Saltram. \nWill Palin London \nJeremy Musson\, LLB Hons\, M.Phil\, FSA\, is an architectural historian and heritage consultant. He worked for the Victorian Society and the National Trust before joining Country Life\, in 1995\, where he was Architectural Editor in 1998-2007. He continues to contribute articles to Country Life; he is the author of several books and co-wrote and presented BBC 2’s The Curious House Guest series. A Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries\, and an affiliate lecturer at Cambridge University’s department of architecture\, he is also chairman of the Historic Houses Foundation. As a heritage consultant since 2007\, he has worked on major historic sites including St Paul’s Cathedral\, Ickworth Park\, Suffolk and Hardwick Hall\, Derbyshire. \n\nIn-Person: Lecture will start at 6:30 p.m. ET with reception preceding at 6:00 p.m. \nLocation: The General Mechanics Library\, 20 W. 44th Street\, New York NY 10036 \nTickets: $35 Members; $45 Non-members \n \n\nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/nyc-splendor-sociability-robert-adams-country-houses/
LOCATION:The General Society Library\, 20 W. 44th Street\, New York City\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260813T195719Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Splendor & Sociability: Robert Adam’s Country Houses
DESCRIPTION:Robert Adam was one of the greatest architects and interior designers of Georgian Britain. He introduced and popularized design based on his study of the ruins of ancient Rome\, using ancient classical ornaments\, including low relief plasterwork on ceilings and walls; carved and gilded classical motifs on furniture; and chimney pieces which incorporated classical masks\, wreaths\, and tributes. He also knew how to entice wealthy patrons into creating ambitious projects which evoked the buildings of the ancient world\, and yet worked for the most fashionable of parties\, and for family life. He created memorable interiors by his use of distinctive colors such as pink\, green\, lilac\, and straw\, within his carefully-planned dining rooms and drawing rooms\, libraries and saloons\, as well as breath-taking statue galleries. Adam’s work in British country houses resulted in some of the most memorable social spaces in history\, which also expressed the finest craftsmanship and highlighted the homeowner’s social status and fashionable taste. Architectural historian\, broadcaster\, and author Jeremy Musson will illustrate and discuss country house interiors designed or remodeled by Robert Adam such as Kedleston Hall\, Osterley Park\, Newby Hall\, Syon House\, and Saltram. \nJeremy Musson\, LLB Hons\, M.Phil\, FSA\, is an architectural historian and heritage consultant. He worked for the Victorian Society and the National Trust before joining Country Life\, in 1995\, where he was Architectural Editor in 1998-2007. He continues to contribute articles to Country Life; he is the author of several books and co-wrote and presented BBC 2’s The Curious House Guest series. A Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries\, and an affiliate lecturer at Cambridge University’s department of architecture\, he is also chairman of the Historic Houses Foundation. As a heritage consultant since 2007\, he has worked on major historic sites including St Paul’s Cathedral\, Ickworth Park\, Suffolk and Hardwick Hall\, Derbyshire. \nThe recording will be sent on October 9 by 12:00 p.m. ET and available through December 31\, 2026. \nTickets: $20 Members; $30 Non-members \n \nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/rental-splendor-sociability-robert-adams-country-houses/
LOCATION:Zoom Live\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rental
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T150000
DTSTAMP:20260813T202429Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom | Legal London: From Inn to Bar
DESCRIPTION:In 1234\, when King Henry III issued a decree forbidding the teaching of law within the City of London\, teachers and practitioners of the law were forced to relocate outside the City’s boundaries. They established practices in Holborn where they remained conveniently close to both their commercial clients as well as the Royal Courts at Westminster. Over the centuries\, barristers clustered together to form a series of institutions that evolved into the four prestigious Inns of Court — Gray’s Inn\, Lincoln’s Inn\, Inner Temple\, and Middle Temple. These legal societies possess the exclusive right to call individuals to the Bar to practice as barristers in England and Wales. On this virtual tour\, David Charnick will discuss the rich history and enduring traditions of London’s legal quarter and illustrate some of London’s most remarkable architectural treasures. He will explore the inner workings of Legal London through the buildings\, institutions\, and hidden corners that cluster around Chancery Lane. \nZoom details will be shared in the email confirmation after ordering. \nTickets: $30 Members; $40 Non-members \n \nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-legal-london-from-inn-to-bar/
LOCATION:Zoom Live\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260813T202651Z
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SUMMARY:Zoom Rental | Legal London: From Inn to Bar
DESCRIPTION:In 1234\, when King Henry III issued a decree forbidding the teaching of law within the City of London\, teachers and practitioners of the law were forced to relocate outside the City’s boundaries. They established practices in Holborn where they remained conveniently close to both their commercial clients as well as the Royal Courts at Westminster. Over the centuries\, barristers clustered together to form a series of institutions that evolved into the four prestigious Inns of Court — Gray’s Inn\, Lincoln’s Inn\, Inner Temple\, and Middle Temple. These legal societies possess the exclusive right to call individuals to the Bar to practice as barristers in England and Wales. On this virtual tour\, David Charnick will discuss the rich history and enduring traditions of London’s legal quarter and illustrate some of London’s most remarkable architectural treasures. He will explore the inner workings of Legal London through the buildings\, institutions\, and hidden corners that cluster around Chancery Lane. \nThe recording will be sent on October 14 by 12:00 p.m. ET and available through December 31\, 2026.  \nTickets: $30 Members; $40 Non-members \n \nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/rental-legal-london-from-inn-to-bar/
LOCATION:Zoom Recording\, Virtual\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rental
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260901T171521Z
CREATED:20260901T170631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T171521Z
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SUMMARY:NYC | The Tredwells’ World of 19th-Century NoHo
DESCRIPTION:New York City entered a period of extraordinary growth and prosperity with the opening of the Erie Canal in 1825. As commerce flourished and lower Manhattan became increasingly crowded\, many of the city’s wealthiest merchant families moved north to the fashionable neighborhood now known as NoHo. Led by a guide from the Merchant’s House Museum\, once home to the Tredwell family\, we will explore the elegant streets of this former enclave of New York’s mercantile elite. Discover how prosperous families lived\, worked\, and entertained\, and gain insight into a transformative period in the city’s history through the surviving architecture and stories. The Walking tour is approximately 90 minutes. \nIn-Person ONLY. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. \nTickets: $45 Members; $55 Non-members \n \nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/nyc-the-tredwells-world-of-19th-century-noho/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:In-Person Tour
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