Tour of Strawberry Hill House, Twickenham

10.45 for 11am Tour of Strawberry Hill House, 268 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, TW1 4ST

The Anglo-Norse Society has very kindly invited our members to a tour os Strawberry Hill House, Twickenham.

Horace Walpole (1717-1797) was a pivotal figure in 18th Century society, literature, art and architecture. The third son of Sir Robert Walpole, Britain’s first Prime Minister, Horace was author of ‘The Castle of Otranto’, the world’s first Gothic novel, and founder of Strawberry Hill House and its collection of treasures. From 1739-41, Walpole embarked on a Grand Tour and European influences, such as from gothic cathedrals, can be seen in Strawberry Hill House’s design. Built as his summer residence in 1747, the castle (or villa) was a key factor in the emergence of Gothic Revival architecture that grew throughout the 18th and 19th Centuries.

The guided tour will last approx. 90 minutes and there will be an opportunity to view the gardens and to visit the on-site Garden Café.

Cost: £17 per member of other Anglo-Nordic societies.

Address: 268 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, TW1 4ST. A free car park with limited spaces is available and there are five Blue Badge disabled parking spaces. The postcode is TW1 4ST for satellite navigation systems.
Nearest stations: Strawberry Hill (from Waterloo) and Richmond (District Line). Strawberry Hill station is a 5-10 minute walk from the House; from Richmond Station, use buses 33 or R68 and alight at Popes Grotto.

To register an interest, please complete the form, stating that you are  a member of the A-DS society.

Payment: Please send payment  by  Faster Payment direct to the Society’s bank account: Sort Code: 09-01-29, Account Number: 39883755 using name for reference.