Tim Bouverie – Allies at War: The Politics of Defeating Hitler

Tim Bouverie – Allies at War: The Politics of Defeating Hitler

Join us for an enlightening evening with acclaimed historian and author Tim Bouverie as he discusses his latest work, Allies at War: The Politics of Defeating Hitler. Building upon the success of his bestseller Appeasing Hitler, which was shortlisted for the Orwell...
An Evening with Woolley & Wallis at Arundells

An Evening with Woolley & Wallis at Arundells

Explore the treasures of Arundells’ diverse collection in a fascinating evening set within our beautiful gardens. We are delighted to welcome three leading specialists from the renowned local auctioneers, Woolley and Wallis, a Salisbury institution since 1884,...
Art Talk: Chinese Wallpaper

Art Talk: Chinese Wallpaper

Emile de Bruijn, Assistant National Curator of Decorative Arts with the National Trust, joins us to deliver a talk on the subject of Chinese wallpaper. The interiors at Arundells include a spectacular Chinese panoramic wallpaper, depicting scenes from the 16th-century...
Great British Commanders: Leadership, Strategy and Luck

Great British Commanders: Leadership, Strategy and Luck

Professor Michael Clarke joins us to deliver a talk on the subject of his most recent book. Military commanders matter. They win or lose battles, determine the outcomes of wars and often shape the history of nations. But they are also human individuals. This study of...
The Symphony Concert in Nazi Germany: An Oasis of Civility?

The Symphony Concert in Nazi Germany: An Oasis of Civility?

In his account of his 1937 tour of Germany Edward Heath referred repeatedly to his attendance at concerts, describing these as the redoubt of those civilised German values that the Nazis were busy corrupting. His story fits with what many Germans wanted to believe...