Sir Fulke Greville – Collector, Builder, Gardener, Poet and Warwickshire Man
Friday 9 October
Castle Hill Baptist Church
4.30pm
Sir Fulke Greville (1554-1628), born in Beauchamp Court, Alcester, lived through one of the most exciting periods of British history. He served at the courts of Elizabeth I, James I and Charles I, and held several important positions including Treasurer to the Navy, Chancellor to the Exchequer and member of the Privy Council. In 1604 he was granted ownership of Warwick Castle, transforming it from a derelict fortification into a lavish stately home.
Adam Busiakiewicz will focus on Fulke Greville’s career, material world and Warwickshire connections. Adam analyses several fascinating but neglected inventories and documents which show Greville to have been a discriminating patron of the arts and collector of fine tapestries, paintings, furniture, musical instruments, ceramics and other objets d’art.
Tickets £12.00
includes refreshments
