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June 4, 2013

Titsey Place Oxted Surrey 2013

Titsey Place

One of Surrey’s hidden gems. Set in a landscape that has barely changed in a century it is one of the last surviving estates in the area.

Titsey Place Oxted SurreyAmid 3000 acres of woodland near Oxted in dates back to the mid 16th century when it was then owned by Sir John Gresham a former Lord Mayor of London.Today’s version was remodeled during the 19th century. In place of the original mill and malthouse are a formal lawn and a beautiful flower garden.

The house interior’s designed by William Atkinson during the 1820’s has Regency plaster cornices, paneled doors, marbled chimney pieces and Canaletto paintings. Near the house are 15 acres of secret garden.

There is a Tea Room with a limited choice of menu.

Our price includes a tour of the house and entrance to the gardens.

Price £25 Non Member £26.

Please note all coach outings include comfort stops.
First pick up in Swanage will be 8.30 am on all outings.

For further information contact Frank Nicoll on 01929 421079

Titsey Place is a fine historic manor house. Its main construction dates from 1775 and there are also parts of the house that date back to an earlier Tudor house. The interior was designed by William Atkinson and features well-proportioned rooms with regency plastered cornices, panelled doors and simple marble chimney pieces.

Titsey Place is especially noted for its fine collection of family portraits from such noted artists as Sir Joshua Reynolds and Peter Lely, many of which, greet the visitor on first entering the main entrance hall. Other highlights of the tour include the new dining room with its four, stunning paintings of Venice by Canaletto; the the panelled sitting room with its wonderful antiquarian interior: and, the gallery bedroom, an architectural surprise with its splendid Georgian interior.

Link: www.titsey.org

Date: June 4, 2013
Venue: Titsey Place
Address:
Titsey Hill, Oxted , Surrey, RH8 0SD, United Kingdom

July 9, 2013

Scenic Solent July 2013

Scenic Solent

Scenic Solent – Tuesday 9th July

A cruise down the Solent with Blue Funnel Cruises to Cowes Isle of Wight. We last cruised with this company on their 3 River Cruise in 2011.

This time we will have up to 2 hours ashore in Cowes. We sail from Ocean Village Southampton at 11.30 am and arrive back at 16.30 to meet our coach for the journey home.

Due to this earlier time we will not have time to stop (as we did last time) in Southampton for food. Snacks can be obtained on the vessel but we should have time to obtain a meal ashore in Cowes or alternatively bring your own picnic.

Price: £32 Non Member: £33.

Please note all coach outings include comfort stops.
First pick up in Swanage will be 8.30 am on all outings.

For further information contact Frank Nicoll on 01929 421079

Date: July 9, 2013

September 4, 2013

Exeter City & Cathedral September 2013

Exeter Cathedral
Exeter City & Cathedral – Wednesday 4th September

On this outing I have arranged a guided tour of St Peter’s cathedral. It is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture anywhere. This tour is accessible to disabled visitors.

The cathedral tour for those that wish to join will be an extra £5 payable to the Purbeck Society Organiser on the coach. The tour takes approx. one hour.

We will also visit the shopping area and the historic quayside.

Price: £15 Non Member: £16 for coach only.

Please note all coach outings include comfort stops.
First pick up in Swanage will be 8.30 am on all outings.

For further information contact Frank Nicoll on 01929 421079

Date: September 4, 2013