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Masterclasses in Sitting, High Wycombe, April 17th 2015
RFS members are invited to attend a free series of presentations by manufacturers, designers and historians to discuss High Wycombe’s famous history of bodging and the Windsor Chair. Masterclasses in...
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Exhibition: Make Yourself Comfortable, 28 March – 23 October, Chatsworth House
RFS members may be interested in this invitation “to experience Chatsworth in a new way; to take a seat and make yourself comfortable.” Chatsworth is “turning to contemporary furniture designers to...
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BBC 4 8pm Handmade Episode 3: Wood
A little late to this as the programme is on at 8pm this evening, but as part of the BBC4 Goes Slow schedule tonight’s episode in the Handmade series is on wood and looks at the making of a Windsor...
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Research in Progress day, Saturday, May 23rd – places still available
There are still places available for the Research In Progress day, which is being held on Saturday, May 23rd. The venue is Rippon College Cuddesdon, Oxford, OX44 9EX, 10 – 5pm Rippon College, Colin...
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Deadline for RFS bursary applications
A quick reminder that the deadline for applications for bursaries is coming up. Applications need to be with the bursary committee by July 31st. The bursaries are designed to encourage and support...
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RFS Bursary Deadline July 31st 2015 – apply now!
This is a final reminder that the deadline for applications for bursaries is imminent. Applications need to be with the bursary committee by July 31st. The bursaries are designed to encourage and...
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RFS Events this Autumn
There are two new events on the schedule for this Autumn. Treasures of the North West, Friday 16 October Visits have been arranged to Browsholme Hall and Stonyhurst College, both Grade I listed halls...
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New Book: The Laurence Cadbury Collection at Selly Manor
RFS members will be interested to see this new publication on the outstanding contribution of Laurence Cadbury who created a wonderful collection of early furniture, domestic objects and archives for...
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Talk by Peter Thornborrow in Halifax, 20th and 26th October
RFS member and architectural historian Peter Thornborrow is giving talks in October that will undoubtedly be of interest to our northern based members. His subject is “The 17th century Oak Furniture...
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Christopher Gilbert Lecture with Dr Todd Gray – this Saturday, 7th November
The Christopher Gilbert Lecture is being held at the Geffrye Museum, London, this Saturday 7th November at 2:30pm. Dr Todd Gray MBE, will be presenting his research on `Local sensibilities in bench...
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Events for Spring – Summer 2016
The Regional Furniture Society events for Spring-Summer 2016, in London, Yorkshire, Cumbria and Lincolnshire are now available to view on the up-dated Events page. Booking forms are also now available...
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Save the Judges’ Lodgings Museum in Lancaster
The Judges’ Lodgings museum, along with several other Lancashire museums, has been scheduled to be shut down in Spring 2016. The government budget cuts for local councils has forced Lancashire County...
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Conference: The British Antiques Trade in the 20th Century – A Cultural...
This two-day conference is an opportunity to hear about the AHRC funded 32 month research project, the Antique Dealer Project, and is focused on the history of the British Antique Trade in the 20th...
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Event: Wool, War and Wonders: The Story of Stow
Members may be interested in this event at St Edward’s Hall, Stow on the Wold on Saturday 20th August. The organisers, Stow Civic Society, would be very pleased to hear from anyone who has regional...
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Exhibition of Lincolnshire Chairs, 8th – 18th September 2016
Members will be interested to hear about an exhibition of the largest collection of Lincolnshire windsor and rush-seated chairs to be held at Belton House this September. This will be a fascinating...
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New events for Autumn 2016
The programme and booking form for forthcoming RFS events are now available in the latest edition of the Newsletter and online on the Events page. The main Autumn event is a tour of the London...
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Antique Metalware Society celebrates 25th anniversary with an online exhibition
The Antique Metalware Society, with a world-wide membership, is devoted to increasing the knowledge and promoting the appreciation of base-metal objects of all kinds and historical periods. ‘Touch...
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New Publication: ‘NAMES FOR THINGS’ By Victor Chinnery
NAMES FOR THINGS A Description of Household Stuff Furniture and Interiors 1500-1700 Members will be pleased to hear that the posthumous publication of a glossary of terms, written by Victor Chinnery is...
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EDIT: Visit to The Whitechapel Bell Foundry is now fully booked
This visit is now fully booked. New events and visits will be listed on the website in the New Year! We had planned a visit to the historic Whitechapel Bell Foundry, whose history began in the reign of...
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RFS Events 2017: A Study Day in the Lake District, Tuesday 21st March 2017 –...
The schedule for 2017 is now available on the Events page and the first RFS event of 2017 will be A Study Day in the Lake District held on Tuesday 21st March 2017. Booking for the Study Day is now open...
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