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Festival Lunch with the Countess of Burlington: House Style: Five Centuries of Fashion at Chatsworth

It brought to life the captivating individuals from the Cavendish family, including Bess of Hardwick, Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, Adele Astaire, the sister and dance partner of Fred Astaire, plus Deborah Devonshire and Nancy Mitford, model Stella Tennant and John F Kennedy’s sister, ‘Kick’ Kennedy, were also central to the show. The Countess of Burlington’s book, 'House Style: Five Centuries of Fashion at Chatsworth', celebrates this heritage in all its splendid glory with new images of the rare surviving garments, gorgeous contemporary photographs and essays by leading historians and fashion critics.

AuthorsLaura Cavendish, Countess of Burlington  
 Screening/Exhibition  
DateWed 6th Jun
Time12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Cost£45
VenueDerbyshire County Cricket Club, Derby
Book Ticket

About This Event

Chatsworth has been home to the Cavendish family and the hereditary dukes of Devonshire since 1549. Renowned as much for its fashionable history as its unrivalled collection of art, palatial gardens and celebrated family dynasty, in 2017 Chatsworth hosted a magnificent and ambitious exhibition exploring the history of fashion and adornment at Chatsworth. 
 It brought to life the captivating individuals from the Cavendish family, including Bess of Hardwick, Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, Adele Astaire, the sister and dance partner of Fred Astaire, plus Deborah Devonshire and Nancy Mitford, model Stella Tennant and John F Kennedy’s sister, ‘Kick’ Kennedy, were also central to the show.
Tables of 10. Ticket includes Prosecco on arrival, two-course lunch (vegetarian option) with wine and tea/coffee. 
Please note: Booking for this event is by phone only at QUAD on 01332 290606. Booking deadline is 21 May.
Venue Information:

Derbyshire County Cricket Club
Nottingham Road, Derby
Derby, England
DE21 6DA