A history of use & design of the bed through the ages
AND SO, TO BED
This lecture traces the significance and use of beds from the medieval period through to the 18th century, from the great ‘State Beds’ and also through the history of their construction, decoration and often costly textiles associated with them. In times gone by, married or single, rich or poor, one never slept alone…
How to book this event:
No booking required for members.
Money raised by the sale of raffle tickets at our lectures, is used to raise money for Young/Community Arts so please bring some cash to buy your raffle tickets. They are on sale in the lobby.
Guests welcome, £10 on the door refundable against membership should you join. Please let us know in advance by emailing bowdondfas@hotmail.co.uk so we can manage numbers.
THE ARTS SOCIETY ACCREDITED LECTURER
Mr Janusz Karczewski-Slowikowski
Freelance lecturer and researcher in English furniture history and also an antique dealer.
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