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THE RAMSBURY TALKS 2024

Date:
Friday 29th November 2024
Time:
19:15
Location:
The Memorial Hall, Ramsbury & Holy Cross Church, Ramsbury
Join us for the 2024 Ramsbury Talks as an exciting line-up of speakers discuss politicians, diplomats, spies, our new monarch, the "most perfect country house in all England" and The Prince of Decorators:  On the 30th Septemb...

Join us for the 2024 Ramsbury Talks as an exciting line-up of speakers discuss politicians, diplomats, spies, our new monarch, the "most perfect country house in all England" and The Prince of Decorators:  

On the 30th September, Ramsbury residents, Sir John Sawers (former Chief of MI6) and Will Walden (former communications director to Boris Johnson) will be offering their perspectives on key global issues including China, Russia, the Middle East, the state of western democracies and the outlook for the US elections.

On the 4th October, the award-winning biographer and broadcaster Robert Hardman talks to us about Charles III, his new court and the dramatic story of transition at the very top.  Robert's new book - 'Charles III and The Modern Monarchy' - has recently been published to great acclaim. 

In November, John Benson returns with more insights into Ramsbury Manor, which has been described as "the most perfect country house in all England."  Through three talks John will explore the Manor's history, give us a virtual tour of its interior and, in a new talk for 2024, will explore the work of John Fowler. Fowler was perhaps the most influential interior decorator of the 20th century, he largely created 'The Country House Style' and he worked for many years in Ramsbury Manor transforming its interiors.

All tickets are £12 and can be bought online below or from Ramsbury Post Office.

Talks start at 7.15pm. (Doors open at 6.45 with a donation bar) 

All proceeds donated to The Friends of Holy Cross  (Registered charity: No: 1164366)

DONATIONS: If you are unable to join us, please consider making a donation in support of our beautiful church via the DONATE button above. OR send a cheque payable to: The Friends of Holy Cross to: Susie Eliot-Cohen, The Barn, Hilldrop Farm, Ramsbury, Wilts SN8 2HB

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CHARLES III & THE MODERN MONARCHY: 4th Oct. 7.15pm. Ramsbury Memorial Hall (doors open 6.45pm)
Faced with family dramas, political crises and questions about the future of the monarchy in Britain and elsewhere, the new King had no shortage of challenges. Acclaimed biographer Robert Hardman tells the story.
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RAMSBURY MANOR - AN INTRODUCTION: 18th Nov. 7.15pm. Ramsbury Memorial Hall (doors open 6.45pm)
John Benson tells the history of "The most perfect country house in all England."
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RAMSBURY MANOR - THE VIRTUAL TOUR: 22nd Nov. 7.15pm. Ramsbury Memorial Hall (doors open 6.45pm)
John Benson's talk and virtual tour take us inside Ramsbury Manor and include an introduction to the H.J. Hyams Collection, described by the Director of the National Gallery as “one of the most significant groups of art amassed in Britain over the last fifty years.”
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RAMSBURY MANOR - JOHN FOWLER @ RAMSBURY: 25th Nov. 7.15pm. Ramsbury Memorial Hall (doors open 6.45pm)
John Fowler was perhaps the most influential interior decorator of the 20th Century. In this talk John Benson looks at Fowler’s development of ‘The Country House Style’ and how he transformed Ramsbury’s interiors through three decades
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RAMSBURY MANOR - JOHN FOWLER @ RAMSBURY: 29th Nov. 7.15pm. Ramsbury Memorial Hall (doors open 6.45)
John Fowler was perhaps the most influential interior decorator of the 20th Century. In this new talk John Benson looks at Fowler’s development of ‘The Country House Style’ and how he transformed Ramsbury’s interiors through three decades.
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Join us for the 2024 Ramsbury Talks as an exciting line-up of speakers discuss politicians, diplomats, spies, our new monarch, the "most perfect country house in all England" and The Prince of Decorators:  

On the 30th September, Ramsbury residents, Sir John Sawers (former Chief of MI6) and Will Walden (former communications director to Boris Johnson) will be offering their perspectives on key global issues including China, Russia, the Middle East, the state of western democracies and the outlook for the US elections.

On the 4th October, the award-winning biographer and broadcaster Robert Hardman talks to us about Charles III, his new court and the dramatic story of transition at the very top.  Robert's new book - 'Charles III and The Modern Monarchy' - has recently been published to great acclaim. 

In November, John Benson returns with more insights into Ramsbury Manor, which has been described as "the most perfect country house in all England."  Through three talks John will explore the Manor's history, give us a virtual tour of its interior and, in a new talk for 2024, will explore the work of John Fowler. Fowler was perhaps the most influential interior decorator of the 20th century, he largely created 'The Country House Style' and he worked for many years in Ramsbury Manor transforming its interiors.

All tickets are £12 and can be bought online below or from Ramsbury Post Office.

Talks start at 7.15pm. (Doors open at 6.45 with a donation bar) 

All proceeds donated to The Friends of Holy Cross  (Registered charity: No: 1164366)

DONATIONS: If you are unable to join us, please consider making a donation in support of our beautiful church via the DONATE button above. OR send a cheque payable to: The Friends of Holy Cross to: Susie Eliot-Cohen, The Barn, Hilldrop Farm, Ramsbury, Wilts SN8 2HB

Terms and Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. If for any reason the event has to be cancelled we will do our utmost to notify ticket holders before the date of the event.