27th June 2024: Frederick Hervey-Bathurst - War, Faith and Poetry: the origins of the Gothic Revival
Gwrych is a masterpiece of the Gothic Revival, but where did this movement come from and what did it mean?
By the time that Gwrych had been built, the style had just begun to be normalised in the catalogue of contemporary taste and a consensus was forming on its connotations and meanings: antiquarianism, nationalism and the picturesque. However, this consensus had not emerged peacefully but rather, been hard-won in a vicious national debate which had raged for over a century on maters of religion, nationalism and politics.
In this talk, Frederick will examine the poetry and and prejudices of these debates which fomented the emergence of the Gothic Revival as one of the foremost styles of the 19th Century.
In more detail:
- This lecture is on 27th June 2024
- Check-in at 6:30pm to start at 7pm
- We have 40 spaces available for pre-booking only
- Light snacks will be available to purchase on the day
- Free parking is included
About 'Gwrych Castle's Lecture Series':
We will be revealing the full line-up of Gwrych Castle's Lecture Series, which will be covering a wide range of topics.
Accessibility:
The Castle was built into a hill, subsequently the terrain is uneven with many steps, slopes, and steep footpaths throughout the estate, so sensible footwear is always recommended. This particular event will be held in the Coach House, we will have accessible parking available which avoids steps, but does include a slope via Stable Hill | Please read more here
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Gwrych is a masterpiece of the Gothic Revival, but where did this movement come from and what did it mean?
By the time that Gwrych had been built, the style had just begun to be normalised in the catalogue of contemporary taste and a consensus was forming on its connotations and meanings: antiquarianism, nationalism and the picturesque. However, this consensus had not emerged peacefully but rather, been hard-won in a vicious national debate which had raged for over a century on maters of religion, nationalism and politics.
In this talk, Frederick will examine the poetry and and prejudices of these debates which fomented the emergence of the Gothic Revival as one of the foremost styles of the 19th Century.
In more detail:
- This lecture is on 27th June 2024
- Check-in at 6:30pm to start at 7pm
- We have 40 spaces available for pre-booking only
- Light snacks will be available to purchase on the day
- Free parking is included
About 'Gwrych Castle's Lecture Series':
We will be revealing the full line-up of Gwrych Castle's Lecture Series, which will be covering a wide range of topics.
Accessibility:
The Castle was built into a hill, subsequently the terrain is uneven with many steps, slopes, and steep footpaths throughout the estate, so sensible footwear is always recommended. This particular event will be held in the Coach House, we will have accessible parking available which avoids steps, but does include a slope via Stable Hill | Please read more here
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