Between 1687 and 1707 the 1st Duke of Devonshire set about transforming his ancestral seat into one of the finest Baroque palaces of the age. To do this, he employed some of the most important and famous craftsmen then working in England to create the opulent interiors you can still see at Chatsworth today.
Join Chatsworth’s Assistant Curator Katherine Hardwick-Kulpa for a talk exploring how the Duke built his palace and how it engaged with a wider network of taste centred on the court of William and Mary, whilst remaining the unique creation of its individual surroundings.
Meeting point and refreshments:
This event takes place in the Old Potting Shed in the Chatsworth Garden and includes a cup of tea or coffee. Please enter through the top garden gates, which will be open from 10.40am. Latecomers may not be admitted.
Accessibility:
The Old Potting Shed is a step free, accessible venue.
Please email education@chatsworth.org if you have any questions about accessibility.