U3A
NATIONAL TRUST GROUP
VISIT
TO
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The home of
the Lucy family for over 700 years, the mellow brickwork and great chimneys of Charlecote seem to sum up the very
essence
of Tudor England. There are strong associations with both Queen Elizabeth 1 and
Shakespeare, who knew the house well - he is alleged to have been caught
poaching the estate deer. The balustraded formal
garden opens on to a fine
There is an
introductory talk about the history of the house, and the probability of other
short talks (free), including one about the costumes worn in Tudor times, for
those who want. These cant be
guaranteed,
because they depend on the volunteers available at the house on the day we go.
COST: Coach: £10.00 per
person (£11.50 if
not a U3A member)
Entry:
NT members free; Non-NT members £7.50 (payable in
cash, on the day)
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places for the visit to
Member of the National Trust? YES/NO
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enclose
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Please
return form, cheque (payable to Faringdon U3A Trips Account) and a stamped
addressed envelope, as soon as you
like, but by 1st September at the latest, to
Jenny Braithwaite, Livingstone House,