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The Czech Connection

October 8 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

An illustrated talk by Caroline Cannon-Brookes will explore a range of historic links between Britain and Bohemia and their varying impacts. Amongst the topics included will be John Wycliffe and Jan Hus; Baron Waldstein’s travels in Elizabethan England; Elizabeth Stuart, the Winter Queen; the English influence on 18th century Bohemian parks and gardens; and King Edward VII’s visits by train to Marienbad/ Mariánské Lázně.

Caroline Cannon-Brookes is an art historian, trained at the Courtauld Institute and a former lecturer in the University of Oxford, Department for Continuing Education. She has led many tours to the Czech Republic to which she is a regular visitor.

Tickets @ £15 include a glass of wine. See registration link below.

All proceeds raised go towards the care and conservation of Czech heritage.

Details

Date:
October 8
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Website:
https://www.czechfriends.net/friends-events/book-an-event

Organiser

Friends of Czech Heritage
Email
info@czechfriends.net
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Venue

Czech Embassy cinema
26 Kensington Palace Gardens
London, W8 4QY
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