CILIP | August08

Summer in Arcadia

This year CILIP in London heads to Arcadia for its Summer Outing on 12 August.

Arcadia was Henry VIII’s name for the palaces and parks between Richmond and Hampton Court and is being revived.

Our destination is Ham House – Europe’s most complete survival of 17th-century fashion and power. Built in 1610, the house has changed little since the 17th century.

Ham House contains a fascinating library with an interesting and complex history. We are very fortunate to have the library’s cataloguer available to give us a presentation on the library and its contents – with, of course, a chance to see them. There will also be a talk on the building itself.

In addition, you will have plenty of time to explore the house and its gardens (all the plants were introduced before 1700!) and to take tea in the Orangery.

Ham House is easily reached from Richmond: the visit will begin at about 2pm and end with the usual networking amongst suitable refreshments.

Do join us.

Please register for the visit before 4 August by emailing cilip@london.com and indicate whether you are a National Trust member.

Updated: 30 July 2008