London Group Talk: The Changing Fortunes of Clevedon Court
London Group Talk: The Story of Clevedon Court
London Group Talk
£5, SPAB Members
£6, non-members
Event details
Thursday 21 March, 6 - 8.30pm
Join the London Group for a fascinating insight into the changing fortunes of Clevedon Court, a medieval country house.
Our speaker is Julia Elton whose father Sir Arthur Elton, gave Clevedon Court to the National Trust in the early 1960s after years of discussions and negotiations.
The process was not straightforward. One representative of a distinguished national organisation thought that the magnificent medieval house should be left to become a ruin, while others, including the SPAB, supported it being repaired.
The whole story is a marvellous insight into the politics of conservation in the aftermath of the Historic Buildings Act of 1953, and the curious characters involved.
The talk will include part of Sir Arthur’s lecture, ‘Vicissitudes of a Country House’ which gives his very personal view on the whole saga.
Speaker
Julia Elton is a past President of the Newcomen Society for the History of Engineering and Technology. She is the daughter of Sir Arthur Elton, who gave the family home Clevedon Court to the National Trust.
Programme
| 6pm | Doors open |
| 6.30pm | Talk begins |
| 8.30pm | Event ends |
Photography
We may take photos or videos at this event to be used in future promotion, including in print and online.
Accessibility
The Gallery at Alan Baxter is accessed down a short flight of steps or by lift.
Anything we can do to make this event more accessible for you? Please email membership@spab.org.uk.
