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Putting Reynolds under the microscope
Thu 18 May 2017
Waddesdon has one of the most important collections of paintings by Joshua Reynolds in the world. The paintings have been catalogued and researched over the years, but never subjected to technical ana…
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May’s almanac - The Universal Festivities, 1683
Wed 3 May 2017
This almanac celebrates the birth of the Duke of Bourgogne, grandson of the king Louis XIV.
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Riches of the Earth
Fri 21 Apr 2017
The treasure-filled Smoking Room at Waddesdon Manor contains vivid Renaissance works in glass. A pair of gold-ruby glass candlesticks is currently shown in the Riches of the Earth display, where they…
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April's almanac - The Royal March, 1672
Fri 7 Apr 2017
Almanacs such as these were propaganda tools to glorify the king, informing the public about major events such as military victories and royal weddings.
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Sleeping Beauty
Wed 15 Mar 2017
Located in a fairy tale round tower, the Bakst Room magically tells the story of Sleeping Beauty.
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London lecture series 2017
Sun 26 Feb 2017
Delve into Waddesdon Manor's paintings, furniture and French calendars in this series of three lectures held at St James's Place, London, SW1A 1NR
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