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The Lindbergh's at Long Barn

In this special talk in South Cottage, Long Barn custodian Rebecca Lemonius invites you to discover the connections between Harold, Vita, and America’s most famous couple of the 1930s.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event (admission applies)

In 1934 Harold Nicolson was commissioned to write a biography on American Diplomat Dwight Morrow.

In 1935 Dwight Morrow’s daughter Anne and her husband Charles Lindbergh were at the centre of the ‘trial of the century’.

In this special talk in South Cottage, Long Barn custodian Rebecca Lemonius invites you to discover the connections between Harold, Vita, and America’s most famous couple as they navigated the loss of their son.

Free with standard admission. This talk will take place in South Cottage.

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The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Meeting point

Please meet in the garden outside South Cottage.

What to bring and wear

The talk takes place indoors, please dress warmly.

Accessibility

This event takes place up a short flight of 1-2 steps.

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Sissinghurst Castle Garden

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