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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.

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  )