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SUMMARY:Zoom Tour | Castles Around London
DESCRIPTION:London is home to one of the world’s most famous castles—the Tower of London—but it is far from the only fortress within easy reach of the capital. Rob Smith will digitally explore a number of remarkable castles\, each revealing a different chapter of England’s history. From Windsor’s military past and the pivotal events at Berkhamsted\, to the rebellion at Cooling Castle and the dramatic ruins of Hadleigh overlooking the Essex coast\, discover how these fortresses shaped the nation’s story. Along the way\, Rob also uncovers the histories of lesser-known castles whose surviving ruins still bear witness to centuries of conflict\, royal ambition\, and political change. \nZoom details will be shared in the email confirmation after ordering. \nTickets: $30 Members; $40 Non-members \n \n\n \nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-castles-around-london/
LOCATION:Zoom Live\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:Online Tour
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SUMMARY:Zoom Tour | Sambourne House Museum Tour
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the remarkable home of Edward Linley Sambourne\, at 18 Stafford Terrace Kensington. He was a celebrated Punch illustrator and one of Britain’s first and finest cartoonists. Through his distinctive drawings\, Sambourne captured the personalities\, fashions\, and politics of the Victorian age\, while his Kensington home reveals another side of his life through his passion for design\, collecting\, and photography. Preserved much as the Sambourne family left it\, Sambourne House Museum offers a rare glimpse into the artistic and domestic world of the late 19th c. Beginning in 1875\, Linley and his wife\, Marion\, transformed their home into a showcase of the Aesthetic movement\, filling it with William Morris wallpapers\, stained glass\, ceramics\, and carefully curated interiors. Hannah Lund\, Curator of Exhibitions and Displays\, explores the Sambournes’ family life on this digital tour. She will discuss Linley’s celebrated career and illustrate the remarkably preserved interiors that make Sambourne House one of London’s finest surviving Victorian homes. We will also peek into an upcoming exhibition featuring never-before-seen items from the archives. \nZoom details will be shared in the email confirmation after ordering. \nTickets: $30 Members; $40 Non-members \n \n \nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-sambourne-house-museum-tour/
LOCATION:Zoom Live\, Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person Lecture
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SUMMARY:Zoom | Defending the Homefront: Britain's Home Guard
DESCRIPTION:As the threat of invasion by Adolf Hitler loomed over the British nation\, Prime Minister Anthony Eden’s 1940 radio broadcast appealed for volunteers to protect the domestic front. Often called “Dad’s Army\,” the British Home Guard was made up of volunteers who were too young or too old for conscription during WWII. However\, they were more than an assembly of well-meaning amateurs. Nearly 2M ordinary people—including George Orwell\, A. A. Milne\, and C. S. Lewis—stood ready to defend British towns and villages. Journalist and author Sinclair McKay will explore the incredible story of Britain’s Home Guard. He will describe the village greens that became drilling grounds for WWI veterans who balanced rifle practice\, night patrols\, and anti-aircraft duties. McKay will also highlight the important role played by women. While at first officially banned from the Home Guard\, undeterred\, a group formed the Women’s Home Defence Force in 1941. Also\, McKay will talk about the 1st American Squadron\, composed of US citizens living in the UK in 1940. This group stepped up to defend Britain while the US was still neutral. Drawing on archival research\, McKay will offer a new perspective on the domestic spirit of resilience\, ingenuity\, and courage that helped sustain the nation during its darkest hours. \nSinclair McKay writes for the Daily Telegraph\, the Mail on Sunday and The Spectator. He is a literary critic for the Telegraph and the Spectator. He has published extensively on Bletchley Park in his books\, The Secret Life of Bletchley Park\, The Secret Listeners\, and Bletchley Park Brainteasers. His other books include Dresden: The Fire and the Darkness (2020); Meeting Churchill: A Life in 90 Encounters (2023); St. Petersburg: Sacrifice and Redemption in the City That Defied Hitler (2025) and Dad’s Army: The Glorious True Story of the Home Guard (2026). \nZoom details will be shared in the email confirmation after ordering. \nTickets: $15 Members; $25 Non-members \n \n \n \n \nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-defending-the-homefront-britains-home-guard/
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SUMMARY:Zoom | Alice de Rothschild's World at Waddesdon Manor
DESCRIPTION:Alice de Rothschild\, a member of the influential European banking dynasty\, was an art collector\, gardener\, and one of the most remarkable women of her era. Unconstrained by the social expectations placed upon women\, she forged her own path and after inheriting Waddesdon Manor from her brother\, Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild\, in 1898\, shaped its future for the next 24 years. Dr. Mia Jackson will explore Alice’s lasting influence on Waddesdon Manor\, revealing how she preserved and enriched the estate through her collections\, gardens\, and traditions of entertaining. In doing so\, Alice established standards of stewardship and care that would later help shape National Trust conservation practices\, securing Waddesdon’s legacy for future generations. \nDr. Mia Jackson is Senior Curator of Decorative Arts at Waddesdon Manor\, where she has worked since 2017. She has curated exhibitions on Alice de Rothschild and her collections; the Rothschild Aviaries; and Flights of Fancy: The Birds of Louis Denis Armand (2024). She studied at the University of Oxford and the Courtauld Institute of Art before completing her PhD at Queen Mary\, University of London. Previously\, she worked at the British Museum\, The Wallace Collection\, and English Heritage. \nZoom details will be shared in the email confirmation after ordering. \nTickets: $15 Members; $25 Non-members \n      \n\nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-alice-de-rothschilds-world-at-waddesdon-manor/
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SUMMARY:Zoom | Sugar Plums and Seasonal Tales from the Gilded Age
DESCRIPTION:During the Gilded Age\, holidays were transformed into opulent celebrations featuring lavish decorations and delicious confections. Food writer and historian Becky Libourel Diamond will explore Gilded Age holiday traditions\, from plum pudding\, gingerbread\, and mince pie\, to grand balls\, debutante parties\, and festive teas. She will examine the fascinating history behind these confections\, their ingredients\, and baking methods\, while uncovering the origins of many customs that became mainstream including\, Santa Claus\, Christmas trees\, and Christmas cards. She will also discuss Hanukkah celebrations among America’s growing Jewish community and New Year’s traditions such as “New Year’s Calling.” \nBecky Libourel Diamond is a food writer\, librarian\, and research historian. She holds a BA in journalism from Rider University and an MLS from Rutgers University. Her second cookbook\, The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook\, blends Gilded Age details and celebrity stories with historic holiday menus and recipes\, updated for modern kitchens. She is also the author of The Thousand Dollar Dinner\, and Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America’s First Cooking School. \nZoom details will be shared in the email confirmation after ordering. \nTickets: $15 Members; $25 Non-members \n \n \nOr call 212-480-2889 x200
URL:https://www.royal-oak.org/event/zoom-sugar-plums-and-seasonal-tales-from-the-gilded-age/
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CATEGORIES:Live Zoom
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