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Current & upcoming events & exhibitions

Event - Historic House Tour with the Housekeeper and Butler
(including book, tea and cakes) 

Sun 7th June, 2:00pm - 4:00pm,
tickets are £21.43, available here from Eventbrite

Join a unique house tour hosted by our housekeeper Mrs Finnegan and our butler Mr Cubbage. For the first time they will show you the world where they live, work and order the rest of the staff around.

Image in painterly style of a housekeeper, seated and wearing a green dress and white bonnet. A butler stands behind her, he is wearing a dark suit and a white high-collared shirt

You will be welcomed into Mrs Finnegan's own room, visit the servants' hall and, as the Master and Mistress are away, also venture upstairs to see the dining room and magnificent drawing room, although a certain degree of imagination may be needed to appreciate all its fine attributes.

Finally, you will be offered generous hospitality in the well-appointed Regency kitchen where the cook and kitchen maids will be delighted to serve you with tea and freshly baked cake.

A copy of Mrs Finnegan’s "masterpiece" is included in the price. If you have already bought a copy bask in the knowledge that you are now able to bestow the gift of Mrs F's wit and wisdom on a friend. We are confident your popularity will soar as a result.

Places are limited.

Ticket available here from Eventbrite.

 

Event - Tea Leaf to Tea Bag
a history of tea, consumption & ritual

Sat 13th June, 10:30am - 3:30pm, 
Tickets cost £25 plus booking fee here on Eventbrite.  
 

This summer we are joining forces with social and cultural historian Sarah Tobias to honour our national drink.

Painting made in 1880 depicting two ladies seated indoors, one of whom is drinking tea.
The Tea, by Mary Cassatt, 1880.

We will study the history of growing, selling and long tradition of 'taking tea', its rituals and customs from a simple tea leaf, through to the pyramid-shaped ‘teapigs’ of today.

We will see how using Camellia Sinensis, an evergreen plant of the Camellia family to make a beverage, a whole industry grew up, requiring special equipment such as silver kettles, teapots, cutlery, drinking vessels made of fine china - and sugar and cream, which also needed special tools and containers. Also, beautiful, polished tea tables and how these were used in the charming ritual of afternoon tea.

There will be tea tastings and tea and biscuits supplied, but bring a packed lunch to enjoy in the special atmosphere of The Regency Town House.

Illustrated with many fascinating slideshow images.

Don't miss Tea Leaf to Tea Bag. 

 

Brunswick Town; Regency Tour and Tea 1831

Sun 5th July, 1:15pm & 3:00pm.

Tickets, to include walk, tea and scrummy home-made cakes are £23 per person (plus booking fee).

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Come on a unique historical experience!

Join a Regency gentleman as he offers you an authentic, engaging journey into Brighton’s past. Take a step back in time with our unique walking tour of Brunswick Town, led by a knowledgeable guide dressed as a Regency gentleman from Brighton in 1831.

A man in Regency costume leading a tour group past a row of cream coloured town houses
Mr Henry Adams in full stride

As you stroll through the streets, you'll hear tales of how the town came into being and learn about its most colourful characters. Your guide will bring the era to life, based on extensive research, transporting you back in time to the bustling, vibrant world of Regency England.

After your walk, you'll be invited back to The Regency Town House, where you can enjoy an authentic afternoon tea in a stunning period setting.

A table laden with tea and cakes

Sip on delicious tea and nibble on homemade cakes, scrumptious sandwiches, and delightful scones with cream and jam, all while basking in the ambiance of a bygone era.

Please let us know if you have any food allergies or special dietary needs when booking.

The guided walks will commence from The Regency Town House, 13 Brunswick Square, Hove BN3 1EH at 1.15 pm prompt and the walk will last approximately seventy-five minutes.

Tickets are just £23 per person (plus booking fee), so book your spot now and prepare to step back in time with us.

Book here for 1:15pm event

Book here for 3:00pm event

We look forward to welcoming you to discover Brunswick Town with new eyes.

Reviews:

"I did this tour today. It was fantastic, I can thoroughly recommend it. The Gentleman from the 1830s really knew his history and what a star he was. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon."

"I was thoroughly entertained and learnt so much. Grand afternoon. I'd recommend it to anyone."

"A wonderful experience with Mr. Adams - most informative."

Please note:

Mr. Henry Adams, a gentleman, will be in 1831 and will remain so throughout the walk!

Mr. Adams can be contacted via: MrHenryAdams@hotmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/regencydelights/

 

Course: How the Georgians Built - with elegance, methods and materials
From foundations to pots, with Neil England & John Zielinski

Thurs 23rd & Fri 24th July
Cost is £460; 15% discount for IHBC, SHT, RICS, RIBA and Regency Society members.

The course qualifies for 16 hours of CPD.

It encompasses the period from the 1780s to the 1830s – a seminal era in the architectural history of our country. It was a complex period of development, with many new materials becoming available, yet still shaped by significant transport restrictions. It is a particularly intriguing time to explore and understand building methods.

Two days is the minimum needed to engage with the subject. The course delves into the world of the contractors and skilled craftsmen of the age. These individuals were often trained traditionally, with knowledge passed from father to son and through formal indentured apprenticeships.

For further information and links to booking please see:
https://www.heritagebuildingadvisors.co.uk/s-projects-side-by-side

 

History Exhibition & Tea Room
HOUSE COLLECTIONS

Sun 26th July &
Sat 15th & Sun 16th August

Exhibition open - 11:00am to 5:00pm
Tea Room open - 12:00noon to 4:00pm
Admission free

Join us for a new exhibition showcasing the house collections of architectural drawings, maps, decorative mouldings & much more.

Exhibition poster comprising images of four posters and advertisements from 1790s and 1800s1800

An exhibition of historic artefacts, revealing craftsmanship, artistry, and stories of generations past. Explore our recent acquisition of historic town plans, architectural drawings, and decorative mouldings that trace the evolution of place and design. Alongside, our collection of historic ephemera offer glimpses into everyday life and cultural heritage. These objects invite visitors on a journey through history, and the enduring legacy of the built environment.

 

Exhibition - TBOY

Fri 4th & Sat 5th September

Times and more information to follow.

 

Exhibition - The Presence of Absence

Four very different artists explore space, memory, loss and connection
Thurs 24th September - Sun 4th October, 11:00am - 6:00pm

Photo of a Regency drawing room. In the centre of the floor is a deconstructed armchair and in the background there are three large windows

An upholsterer, a contemporary surrealist, a painter and a photographer will come together for a two-week interactive exhibition.

“Your absence is a presence. Who knew an empty space could take up so much room.”
Jacqueline Simon Gunn

At the heart of this exhibition are 4 vintage chairs, a collaboration between Frances Bloomfield and Emily Beaumont. The chairs will explore the concepts of memory; healing; secrets and retreat.

The exhibition has been created to explore the impact of an individual presence, the spaces created where someone or something used to be.

A photo close up of a deconstructed armchair and an abstract painting in blue and black

Jo Hathaway’s work on memory and reflection bring colour and light and the internal, abstract experience of the theme; Nick Bowman’s photographs each tell their own story of time and motion, alongside additional work by Frances Bloomfield and Emily Beaumont.

The exhibition invites you to be part of the visual conversation between the artists about how to interpret individual experiences of the past, present and future through the space we leave behind and the memories it holds of us whether it involves happiness, sadness, joy, loss, beauty, grief or hope.

Visitors are encouraged to be actively involved by discovering secrets concealed around the space and by leaving their own memories and experiences written down and hidden inside a chair.

Exhibition events:

• Film Screening, Saturday 26th September, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
• Local Wine Tasting, TBC
• Book Of Writing Around The Theme
• Further Community Events, TBC

The artists:

Emily Beaumont, Upholsterer emilybooupholstery.co.uk
Frances Bloomfield, Contemporary Surrealist francesbloomfield.com Jo Hathaway, Painter johathaway.com
Nick Bowman, Photographer @iamnotabene
Find out more about the artists johathaway.com/about-the-artists

Download Press Release here

 

Exhibition - PhotoWorks

Frid 2nd - Sun 1st November 

Times and more information to follow.

 

Exhibition - Cameron Contemporary
A solo show of work by Amy Dury

Wed 28th October - Sun 1st November 

Times and more information to follow.

 

Exhibition - Caroline Oleron

Wed 28th October - Sun 1st November 

Times and more information to follow.

 

Exhibition - Kate Scott & Guests
A group show of work

Wed 4th - Sun 8th November 

Times and more information to follow.

 

Exhibition - Geoff Lewis

Wed 4th - Sun 8th November 

Times and more information to follow.

 

 

 

To exhibit at here see Exhibition and Venue Hire

See our Previous Exhibitions

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Regency houses have lots of stairs! Check our Accessibility Guide