'The Irish Country House: A New Vision'
Thu 20 Nov
|St Wilfred's Hall, Brompton Oratory
Historic houses across Ireland are being rediscovered and brought back to life as family homes. Join author and architectural historian Robert O’Byrne for an exploration of some of these properties and the stories of their decline and recovery.
Time & Location
20 Nov 2025, 18:30 – 20:30
St Wilfred's Hall, Brompton Oratory, Brompton Rd, London SW7 2RP, UK
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About the event
Since the publication of Maria Edgeworth's Castle Rackrent in 1800, the familiar image of the Irish country house has been one of dishevelment and decay. In recent decades, however, another vision has come to the fore: one of rescue, restoration and renewal.
Historic houses across Ireland are being rediscovered and brought back to life as family homes. Join author and architectural historian Robert O’Byrne for an exploration of some of these properties and the stories of their decline and recovery.
Tickets
General Admission
£35.00
+£0.88 ticket service fee
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