Charles Barry and his Grand Designs for Trentham
- Fri, 12/09/2025 - 19:30
Trentham Parish Church
Trentham Parish Church
Park Drive, Trentham, ST4 8AB
Friday 13th September
19:30
An illustrated talk by Jon Heal about the architect Charles Barry, renowned for his work designing the Palace of Westminster, but who also designed an Italianate palace in Trentham for the 2nd Duke and Duchess of Sutherland.
Join the audience for this first opportunity to see some of the 600 plans and drawings produced by Charles Barry and his office during the remodelling of Trentham Hall for the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland in the 1830s. Together they embarked on a plan to turn Trentham into a residence befitting the status of one of the richest families in the country. Doors open at 19:00.
Booking: not required
Website: trenthamheritage.org.uk