The Worshipful Company of Plumbers
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Royal Charter 1611
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History Group Visit
At the request of the Master
The Royal Pavilion, Brighton
FRIDAY 6th JULY 2012
11.00pm
Dr Peter T J Rumley FSA History Group Secretary
B
uilt for the Prince Regent, later King George IV, in stages between 1787 and 1823, the Royal
Pavilion is remarkable for its exotic oriental appearance both inside and out. This magnificent
royal pleasure palace was revered by fashionable Regency society.
G
eorge was a cultured and well-educated man, enthusiastic about the visual arts, music and
architecture. He loved chinoiserie – the decorative style inspired by China. George enjoyed
entertaining and surrounded himself with courtiers and fashionable society guests. At the Royal
Pavilion he hosted gastronomic feasts in the Banqueting Room, and balls and concerts in the
Music Room.
I
t is these flamboyant, artistic tastes, combined with George IV’s desire to impress, that are evident
throughout the Royal Pavilion. The palace became in itself a complete work of art, furnished with
exquisite French, English and Chinese export furniture and objects, and adorned with gilded
dragons, carved palm trees and imitation bamboo staircases.
The programme for the day is:
11.00
11.05
11.20
12.45
14.00ish
Total Cost: -
Arrive at the Main Entrance of the Royal Pavilion.
An introductory talk by The Keeper, David Beevers, MA FSA.
A special guided tour of the State Apartments
A Gourmet Sandwich Lunch: The Royal Pavilion Tea Rooms.
Wine not included but available at cost
Afternoon to visit the adjacent Museum and Art Gallery (Free), the historic
Lanes, the Pier and, perhaps, a spot of shopping.
£25.00 per person
Peter’s CONTACT MOBILE 07789 765255
Restrictions: - Strictly to the first 25 people to apply.
CAR PARKING
The Royal Pavilion is the grey area under the word “Brighton” on the map below. Allow
plenty of time for parking and use one of the car parks. Street parking restricted and costly.
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RAIL
If you live in London it is best to travel from Victoria to Brighton: 15min downhill walk from
railway station.
Plumbers’ Company History Group :
Please reply to the Company office
ROYAL PAVILION, BRIGHTON, Friday 6th July 2012
I wish to attend the above event
NAME.................................................................................................
I will be accompanied by
NAME ....................................................................................................
.
Best caption wins a bottle of plonk: To be announced by the Master at lunch on the day
“..................................................................................................................................................................................................”
Please write caption above
I enclose a cheque for £……… (£25 per person). Please make cheques payable to The
Worshipful Company of Plumbers.
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