About this Event
Chroma Conservation, led by Marta Sledz and Ryan John Wilson, will be leading a tour of the State Rooms following completion of their restoration over recent years which has included conservation of the applied decoration within the Temple Room and State dining room, along with Drawing Room, North Hall and Saxon Library, Music Room, Blue Room and Marble Saloon. We have also arranged for a guided tour by the curator of the Soane Library and East Staircase.
The East Staircase has been the focus of years long conservation and investigation following works to conserve the painting of Fame & Victory by F Sleter and subsequent discovery of the grisaille wallpaintings to the staircase and landing, now part of a PhD study by Rhiannon Clarricoates from Lincoln Conservation, who will also be available to speak about the research. There will be a chance to see students from Lincoln University undertaking work.
This visit will give members the chance to see the recently conserved State Rooms and access to the East Staircase, often off limits to visitors.
The visit will include light refreshments upon arrival and a light lunch in the dining room.
(Those with special dietary requirements are requested to notify the secretary following booking)
This visit is aimed at TPF members though booking may be available to non-members from the 28th September 2026.
Details on how to access the property can be found here: https://www.stowehouse.org/visit-us/
Arrangements for parking will be made with the property but we ask attendees to contact the TPF secretary to confirm details, so we can ensure suitable arrangments.
For those members who would be looking at arrive by public transport please also contact the secretary as we may be able to help coordinate a local collection (where feasible).
Please note this visit does not include entry to the National Trust property and no concessions for NT membership is applicable.
Event venue & nearby stays
Stowe House Preservation Trust, Stowe House, Buckingham, United Kingdom
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