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'From Venice to Cheshire: The Grand Tour Story behind Tatton's Library'

Wed 23 Sept · 15:00

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Discover how rare books from across Europe found their way to Tatton Park through the travels and ambitions of Samuel Hill and his nephew Samuel Egerton. From the canals of Venice to the libraries of England, this talk explores the world of the eighteenth-century Grand Tour, where books, art, and collecting became symbols of taste, status, and curiosity. Through beautiful and rare items from the collection, Rachel reveals the people, stories, and European influences that helped shape Tatton Park’s library into a window onto eighteenth-century culture and travel. Perfect for anyone interested in history, books, travel, art, or uncovering the hidden stories behind historic collections.

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'From Venice to Cheshire: The Grand Tour Story behind Tatton's Library' takes place on Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 15:00.

'From Venice to Cheshire: The Grand Tour Story behind Tatton's Library' is held at Tatton Park in Warrington (Knutsford, Cheshire).

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'From Venice to Cheshire: The Grand Tour Story behind Tatton's Library'

📅 Wednesday, 23 September 2026🕖 15:00📍 Tatton Park

About This Event

Through beautiful and rare items from the collection, Rachel reveals the people, stories, and European influences that helped shape Tatton Park’s library into a window onto eighteenth-century culture and travel.

Perfect for anyone interested in history, books, travel, art, or uncovering the hidden stories behind historic collections.