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60 Remarkable Rooms | Meet The Author

Step into the Picture Gallery and meet the curator who helped bring its story to life in 60 Remarkable Rooms.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join us for a special ‘meet the author’ afternoon with James Rothwell, Senior National Curator at the National Trust and co-author of 60 Remarkable Rooms. Set in Attingham’s stunning Picture Gallery – one of the featured rooms in the book – this is a chance to hear more about the stories behind some of the Trust’s most fascinating interiors. James will be on hand to chat informally about his work, share insights from the book, and meet visitors. Drop in between 2pm and 4pm to say hello, ask questions, and discover what makes rooms like this truly remarkable.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

The event will take place in the Picture Gallery in the Mansion.

What to bring and wear

Please bring warm layers as the Mansion can be cold. To protect the historic interiors, avoid wearing stilettos.

Accessibility

The Picture Gallery is on the main visitor route within Attingham Mansion and can be reached via stairs or the passenger lift. There are some level changes and historic flooring. Seating is available and lighting is low. Please see the Accessibility at Attingham webpage for more details.

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