Christmas lecture followed by mince pies and mulled wine
A lecture on the twelve-day long festival, so beloved by English people that its traditions survived remarkably unchanged in an age of tumultuous religious upheaval.
Mulled wine and mince pies will be served following the lecture.
How to book this event:
£10 for non-members of The Arts Society South Downs. No need to book.
Siobhan Clarke
Siobhan Clarke BA Hons has worked for Historic Royal Palaces for 20 years delivering tours and lectures on Hampton Court, Kensington, the Tower of London and the Banqueting House, Whitehall Palace. Her experience includes education sessions and tours for schools, universities, corporate and private clients. She has lectured for the British Museum, National Trust, National Archives and the Smithsonian and featured on BBC Radio 'Woman's Hour' and Television's 'Secrets of Henry VIII's Palace'.
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