A Victorian Christmas: talk, tour & tea
Step into a Victorian Christmas at Fulham Palace — talk, tour, tea and mince pies included!
Step back in time this festive season with historian and lecturer Angela Platt, who’ll bring to life the traditions that shaped the Victorian Christmas.
After the talk, join our knowledgeable volunteer guide Lee Copeland for a festive tour of Fulham Palace. You’ll step inside the Victorian chapel, take in William Butterfield’s striking ‘Gothic Revival’ architecture and discover how Bishop Tait and his family celebrated Christmas.
We’ll then gather in the Bishop Terrick rooms to enjoy tea, coffee and plenty of mince pies.
About the speaker:
Angela Platt is Senior Lecturer in Liberal Arts at St Mary’s University in Twickenham. Her expertise is in the history of emotions, family and religion of the 18th-19th century with a broad interest in cultural history. She teaches across 18th-20th century literature and history modules.
Event details:
- This event is suitable for ages 16+.
- Ticket for this event includes talk, tour and hot drink.
- The talk portion of this event will last approximately 40 minutes.
- The tour portion of this event will last approximately 20 minutes.
- Please note this event may be photographed.
- Please contact the event organiser by emailing raphaela.ashford@fulhampalace.org for any questions about this event.
- This is a limited attendance event. Learn more about our terms & conditions.
