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The eighteenth-century country house had many different functions. It was a centre for politics, entertaining, and displaying art; a major employer and the heart of the local economies; and a home, a place where the family came together.
This was therefore a complex organisation, and this talk will examine what it was like to be the female head of one of these properties. It will highlight the joys, challenges, and anguishes of being the mistress of a stately home.
14 Jul 2025
6pm - 7pm
£14
The Pump Room
Booking Details Useful Tips for booking
Public booking opens 15 April
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