Saved for the Nation
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Waddesdon Manor in Milton Keynes hosts the 'Saved for the Nation' exhibition on selected dates. The exhibition is an exhibition category event featuring the portraits of Joanna Leigh and others. Admission to the event is required.
The portraits of Joanna Leigh, Mrs Richard Bennett Lloyd (1775-6) and the impresario and actor David Garrick, torn between Tragedy and Comedy (1761) were given to the National Trust for display at the Manor. They have been here on loan for over 30 years and are now part of the national collection through a mechanism called ‘Acceptance in Lieu’.
Acceptance in Lieu (AIL) was established in 1910 and is a UK government scheme which encourages people to transfer important cultural, scientific or historic objects and archives into public ownership in museums or institutions in place of paying inheritance tax. Since its creation, the scheme has enriched national collections across the country, large and small, through the donation of thousands of objects.
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Saved for the Nation takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 12:00. The event runs until Sunday, 29 November 2026.
Saved for the Nation is held at Waddesdon Manor in Milton Keynes (Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire).
Tickets for Saved for the Nation can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Saved for the Nation
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Waddesdon Manor in Milton Keynes hosts the 'Saved for the Nation' exhibition on selected dates. The exhibition is an exhibition category event featuring the portraits of Joanna Leigh and others. Admission to the event is required.
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The portraits of Joanna Leigh, Mrs Richard Bennett Lloyd (1775-6) and the impresario and actor David Garrick, torn between Tragedy and Comedy (1761) were given to the National Trust for display at the Manor. They have been here on loan for over 30 years and are now part of the national collection through a mechanism called ‘Acceptance in Lieu’.
Acceptance in Lieu (AIL) was established in 1910 and is a UK government scheme which encourages people to transfer important cultural, scientific or historic objects and archives into public ownership in museums or institutions in place of paying inheritance tax. Since its creation, the scheme has enriched national collections across the country, large and small, through the donation of thousands of objects.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Saved for the Nation?
Saved for the Nation takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 12:00. The event runs until Sunday, 29 November 2026.
Where is Saved for the Nation taking place?
Saved for the Nation is held at Waddesdon Manor in Milton Keynes (Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire).
How do I get tickets for Saved for the Nation?
Tickets for Saved for the Nation can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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