Exhibition: The Art of Collecting – 100 Years of the Fairhaven Legacy
Explore Lord Fairhaven's love of collecting, the treasures he accumulated and his legacy in this anniversary exhibition.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
In 1926 Urban Huttleston Rogers Broughton, the 1st Lord Fairhaven, along with his brother Henry, bought Anglesey Abbey house and gardens. Over the next 40 years, Lord Fairhaven shaped the house into a unique home – designing new rooms and spaces which he filled with an eclectic collection of historic objects and artwork. Upon his death in 1966, the house, gardens and collection were handed over to the National Trust to be enjoyed by the public.
This summer’s exhibition looks at Lord Fairhaven’s love of collecting, the treasures accumulated during his four decades at Anglesey Abbey, and his vision for the legacy he left behind: 'My thought and hope is that in a changing world the house, its furniture and the gardens and their lay-out should be preserved and kept representative of an age and a way of life that is quickly passing'
This exhibition is free for National Trust members and included in an admission ticket for visitors. We look forward to welcoming you.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
This exhibition will take place both downstairs and upstairs inside the house. For more on accessibility, please call: 01223 810080.
- Meeting point
When you arrive at the visitor centre, you will be directed to the house.
- Suitability for children
Aimed at adults and young people but all ages are welcome.
- What to bring and wear
This is an indoor event - comfortable footwear advised.
- Other
The house is open 11am to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm).
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