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A programme of visits and talks is published each year with details on this Events page.
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· No refunds will be given on day of the event or retrospectively.
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Entrance lodges are small but distinctive features in the landscape. Historically accommodating a gatekeeper, they stand at the entrance to many an estate, and have often outlasted the parent house. They emerged as a distinct building type in the early eighteenth century, and are characterised by their size, location, subservience to their parent house, functional role, and often disproportionate architectural quality. Despite their prevalence, charm, and visible location, they are often bypassed in the rush to get to the main house (or of course the garden), but they deserve a closer look. This talk explores the history and characteristics of the entrance lodge, with a particular focus on those in Buckinghamshire.
Who am I: Dr. Victoria Thomson
Victoria’s professional background is in town planning and historic conservation, with stints in local and national government, a government agency, academia, and now the third sector. Her personal and research interests are very much focused on historic parks and gardens, and particularly on their protection. She is a member of the Gardens Trust’s Conservation Committee, and a Trustee, as well as being a member of the Buckinghamshire Gardens Trust.
Refreshments will be available at the end of the talk
Note: New venue Aylesbury Methodist Church and Centre – see map. Excellent access, including lift, ramps. Church has limited parking for Blue badges (3) plus there is public car park next to venue at Coopers Yard.
Enquiries: enquiries@bucksgardenstrust.org.uk