Cambridge in August

‘50 years of buying & collecting Ceramics' with Geoffrey Godden at Cambridge

Geoffrey Godden is well known throughout the ‘Ceramics’ World as a Specialist, Researcher and Author of great repute. He will be passing on his memories of ‘50 years of Dealing In & Collecting Ceramics’ with sessions on 'Blue & White', 'Worcester', 'Lowestoft', and 'New Hall', and also giving us the benefit of re-attributions that the latest research has shown. Join us for a very special ‘Ceramics’ Event, (English and some Oriental) & an ‘identification & discussion’ session. 
This special event will take place in Westminster College, Cambridge. This impressive Grade 11 listed building is just minutes from the world famous backs’ and within easy walking distance of the city centre. 

The ‘Backs’ – Punting on the Cam.
The college’s Chapel is celebrated for its Strachan stained glass windows, and the dining room also looks rather impressive.

The 3 day programme will include:- 
Visits to both the Oriental Ceramics Collection at Burghley House which has the 
most wonderful Collection of Oriental Ceramics, & to the Fitzwilliam Museum with 
their extensive ceramics from all over the world. (This is provided that the 
Museum has re-opened by then) plus a musical evening &/or a relaxing punt on the 
River Cam. 
The Residential Programme starts with dinner on Thursday the 19th to tea time 
on Sunday 22nd August. (Rooms will be ready for occupation in the afternoon). 
One day sessions start at 10.00a.m. 
Friday 23rd 
10.00a.m. Introduction. ‘Geoffrey Godden looks back over 50 years’. 
11.15a.m. Coffee/Tea Break 
11.45a.m. ‘Changed attributions - New Discoveries and Groupings’. 
1.00p.m. Lunch 
1.45p.m. An afternoon visit to Burghley House to view their extensive and 
exciting collection of Oriental and other Ceramics. 
7.30/8.00 Evening concert (where a suitable programme is available) 
Saturday 24th 
10.00a.m. ‘Collecting Worcester Porcelain’ 
11.15a.m. Coffee/Tea break 
11.45a.m. ‘Geoffrey’s First Love – Lowestoft Porcelain’ 
1.00p.m. Lunch 
2.00p.m. ‘Collecting Facts – Source Material’. 
3.15p.m. Coffee/Tea break. 
4.00p.m. Punting on the River Cam 
8.00p.m. Formal Dinner. (Non residents are welcome to attend, enquire for 
details ) 
Sunday 25th 
10.00a.m. ‘Collecting English Blue & White porcelain’ 
11.15a.m. Coffee/Tea break 
11.45q.m. Visit to the Fitzwilliam Museum OR if the museum is closed - 
‘Geoffrey’s 50 Favourite Pieces and Why’ 
1.00p.m. Lunch 
2.00p.m. ‘Collecting New Hall Porcelain’ 
3.15p.m. Tea/Coffee break 
3.45p.m. Identification & discussion session for your problem pieces. 
Please note these pieces are presented at your own risk for discussion, possible 
identification and dating, but not for commercial valuation. 
Residential costs – 
From Dinner Thursday 19th to aprox 5.00p.m. Sunday 22nd August.
To include all sessions listed on the programme for residence in comfortable 
study bed rooms at Westminster College 
(Please note - these rooms are 
NOT en suite – 3 bedrooms per bathroom & kitchen) Costs:- Single / Twin 
£420.00p.p. ($640.) 
- OR - 
Part board at a local *Hotel (all en-suite) 
Double/twin - £510.00 p.p. ($790.) 
Single - £570.00p.p. ($890.) 
Parking at the College is included, and most sessions listed plus refreshments 
will be taken there. Bookings with £180.00 ($300.) deposit, a.s.a.p. please. 
*N.B. Own transport/walk needed for daily travel to the college. 
Non-residents. 
A ‘One Day’ is £68.00 ($110) per person per day - Deposit £30.00 ($45.) 
To include listed programme from 10a.m. till 5/530p.m., morning and afternoon 
tea or coffee, & a light lunch. 
For further details or to book for this event, please contact Mrs P. Johnson. 
Payment in £1’s Sterling, please. 
Residential - A deposit of £200.00 for Westminster College accommodation and 
£250..0 for hotel accommodation is required with your booking and an Invoice 
will be sent giving the balance due and the date for payment.
Non-residents - A deposit of $35.00 per person per day should be sent with your 
booking and an Invoice will be sent giving the balance due and the date for 
payment.
Sorry, but we are unable to give refunds within 3 months of the event. The Colleges have a 'no return payments' policy within 6 month of the event, so please arrange your own insurance to cover any loss in the event of a mishap which prevents you attending, as the full balance would still be due. 
Tel/Fax +44 (0)1594 564001. 
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