Lecture with Lunch - A Life Spent in Dissipation: Sir Joseph Scott A Regency Dandy
| July 15, 2008 | ||
| 11:00 am | to | 2:00 pm |
John White, in character and costume
Tuesday 15th July
Join us for a lecture in the historic house, followed by a two-course hot lunch in the Danson tearoom. Afterwards, enjoy a chance to explore the house with a guided tour and indulge in the gift shop.
Sir Joseph Scott, a Baronet, Midland land-owner and spend-thrift, has worked his way through a very considerable fortune in the pursuit of pleasure; high fashion, the excitement of the table and the solace of the bottle are the key features of his life!
For this lecture Sir Joseph visits Danson with a considerable range of items illustrative of the period and his station in life. Card games, such as whist and loo, will be explained and demonstrated and the Baronet will discuss the nature of society in Regency times, the excesses of the Prince Regent, the illness of the King, the war with France and many other topical issues.
£19.50 per person. There will be a limited number of tickets for the lecture only at £12 per person.
Choice of lunch must be selected at the time of booking.
For this lecture please select a starter and a main course from:
A: Celery soup (V)
B: Caramelised red onion tart (V)
C: Melon and prawn salad, with lime and chilli dressing
D: Quiche Lorraine, served with fresh salad, coleslaw and new potatoes
E: Liver and bacon casserole, with seasonal vegetables & new potatoes
F: Paprika pasta, served with fresh salad (V)
Order for the day for all Lectures with Lunch:
Arrive at Danson at 11am for coffee, followed at 11.30am by the lecture. Lunch will be served at 1pm, followed by coffee. After lunch there will be a guided tour of the house and the gift shop, stocked with excellent gifts and books will remain open until 3.30pm.