Chettle House Study Day
British Summer Time
at Chettle House
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By kind permission of Mr and Mrs Tom Sweet-Escott.
Chettle House has just undergone major restoration and the garden and landscape has been largely redesigned to reflect the original early 18th century plan. The house was designed by Thomas Archer, the innovative and creative early 18th century gentleman architect, who was a master of Baroque.
The DGT is extremely fortunate to be able to hold our Study Day in the house with Dr. Kate Felus and Dr. Helen Lawrence-Beaton, who will lecture on the significance of the house and gardens and the research leading to the restoration.
Pip Morrison, who designed the garden, will guide us around the grounds.
CHETTLE HOUSE STUDY DAY
PROGRAMME
- 10.00 Arrive and coffee
- 10.30 Dr Helen.Lawrence-Beaton will set the scene describing the work of Thomas Archer and the importance of his architectural designs
- 11.00 15 min break
- 11.15 Dr. Kate Felus - Early 18th century gardens in England
- 12.00 15 minute break
- 12.15 Dr. Kate Felus - Thomas Archer and the Chettle landscape & garden
- 1.00 Lunch
- 2.00 Pip Morrison, Garden Designer and Landscaper, will talk about the restoration and modern design of Chettle and lead a tour of the grounds. We plan to go out into the landscape where some of the terrain may be uneven.
- 3.30 Depart
We are a conservation charity working to protect the county's many historic parks and gardens for future generations.
We work with garden owners and local and national bodies to highlight, protect and encourage the conservation and restoration of designed landscapes, ranging from stately homes to public parks, cottage gardens to cemeteries. Principally funded by over 500 members, we run visits, lectures and events where members can share their interest and knowledge in a sociable atmosphere.
Through its research and recording programme, the Trust undertakes and supports research on sites of historic interest, including sites that the Trust has rediscovered, as well as on other related topics. We share knowledge through our Journal and also seek to inspire the gardeners of the future through imaginative projects with schools.
