Talks on Georgian life and a Baroque architect will uncover fresh insights into the past this September.
Winchester-based ADAM Architecture will stage two public talks at this year’s Heritage Open Days.
A spokesman from ADAM Architecture said: "We are proud to be part of this nationwide celebration once again and look forward to joining in this year’s festivities.
"By sharing knowledge and encouraging people to engage with architectural history, we hope to foster a greater appreciation of the remarkable heritage that continues to shape our lives today."
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The firm has taken part in Winchester’s Heritage Open Days since 2016, first with a walking tour and later by opening its Hyde Street studio.
Its two talks reflect the festival’s Everyday Histories theme.
On Saturday, September 12, ADAM Architecture historian Dr Helen Lawrence Beaton will give a talk on Thomas Archer, one of England’s most distinctive Baroque architects.
The talk draws on Dr Lawrence Beaton’s research for her newly published book, Thomas Archer: A Forgotten Baroque Master.
She will examine Archer’s influences, career and the lasting impact of his buildings on Britain’s architecture.
Tickets go on sale online on August 27 at ticketsource.com/hampshire-history-trust.
Professor Ed Rochead will give the second talk, Through the Keyhole: Daily Life in Georgian England Revealed, at ADAM Architecture’s Hyde Street offices on Wednesday, September 16.
Using James Woodforde’s diary, Professor Rochead will reveal everyday 18th-century life, from food and travel to community life and charity.
He will use ordinary men’s lives to challenge common assumptions about the Georgian era.
The talks link architectural heritage with daily life, the central theme of this year’s festival.
ADAM Architecture gives the public a chance to explore the grand and domestic stories that shaped the region’s history.
Event highlights
Bullington Guided Tithe Tour - Friday, September 11
Discover the history and natural beauty of the River Dever on a guided village walk through ancient woodland, historic routes and landscapes, including areas not usually open to the public.
Ballard School Open Day - Saturday, September 12
Step inside Ballard School's beautiful 34-acre estate and discover its Arts and Crafts heritage. Enjoy a guided tour of the historic house, period features and Heritage Room, uncovering the fascinating story of the Great Ballard Estate.
St John the Baptist, St John's Street, Winchester - Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13
Visit Winchester’s oldest parish church, a beautiful 12th-century Grade I listed building, and discover medieval wall paintings, the restored Elizabethan turret clock and the art of handbell ringing.
Retrofitting a Grade II listed historic home - Tuesday, September 15 and Friday, September 18
Visit a 1680s Grade II listed house which has been made more energy-efficient and see how the owners are tackling the urgent need to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in a conservation area.
Exhibition of Finds. What has been discovered under our feet and in gardens in Hyde, Winchester? Saturday September 19
Come and see the finds discovered in local gardens during community excavations from 2016 to 2023 and talk to experts about the significance of those finds.