
Cambridge in August
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‘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.
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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.
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The ‘Backs’ – Punting on the Cam.
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The college’s Chapel is celebrated for its
Strachan stained glass windows, and the dining room also looks
rather impressive.
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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.
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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.
Email: info@antiquesbreaks.co.uk or use our Registration button.
Postal Address: Academy of Antiques & Fine Art, Tintern Cottage, Phipps Bottom, Nr. Lydney, Glos. GL15 4QP, England/U.K.
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