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Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Study Day `The Luxury Arts of Paris: Splendour for a 1000 years'
Anne Haworth

At the  Assembly Room Chichester.

Paris has long been synonymous with the luxury arts . For centuries dazzling jewels, objets de vertu, fashion,furnishings and other precious works of art have delighted the eye of the most discerning patrons.

Lecture1 . 10.45- 11.45 -  Paris from the Middle Ages to Renaissance.

Coffee break. Bring your own drink.

Lecture 2. 12.00- 1.00 - Paris from the Sun King to the Revolution

Lunch - bring your own. Glass of wine or soft drink provided.

Lecture 3. 2.00 - 3.00 - Paris from Imperial grandeur to the New Look.

Cost £35- accompanied  guests £40.( if places are available)

Please find the Booking Form in `Documents` ( the drop down menu under `Our Society' on the Home Page  )


Monday, 07 December 2026
CHRISTMAS PARTY AND LECTURE - CHARLES DICKENS AND CHRISTMAS.
Vicky Bailey

The lecture will start at 2pm and followed by a Festive Finger Buffet with wine and soft drinks.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. This event is not included in the annual subscription. They will be on sale at our October meeting . £15.p.p.

Advertised as `ideal for Christmas time' ! This lecture ranges from Dickensian Christmas stories to traditional Victorian Christmas activities and the inspiration for ghost stories at Christmas.

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27 October 2026Study Day `The Luxury Arts of Paris: Splendour for a 1000 years'
07 December 2026CHRISTMAS PARTY AND LECTURE - CHARLES DICKENS AND CHRISTMAS.

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Study Day `The Luxury Arts of Paris: Splendour for a 1000 years' Anne Haworth Tuesday 27 October 2026

At the  Assembly Room Chichester.

Paris has long been synonymous with the luxury arts . For centuries dazzling jewels, objets de vertu, fashion,furnishings and other precious works of art have delighted the eye of the most discerning patrons.

Lecture1 . 10.45- 11.45 -  Paris from the Middle Ages to Renaissance.

Coffee break. Bring your own drink.

Lecture 2. 12.00- 1.00 - Paris from the Sun King to the Revolution

Lunch - bring your own. Glass of wine or soft drink provided.

Lecture 3. 2.00 - 3.00 - Paris from Imperial grandeur to the New Look.

Cost £35- accompanied  guests £40.( if places are available)

Please find the Booking Form in `Documents` ( the drop down menu under `Our Society' on the Home Page  )