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Society writer and biographer William Cross reveals the story of the Earls and Countesses of Carnarvon
Highclere’s Earls and Countesses : William Cross, FSA Scot, of Newport, author of several books on the Herberts of Highclere Castle and the biographer of Almina, 5th Countess of Carnarvon ( her husband was the Lord Carnarvon of Tutankhamun fame ) gives an illustrated talk and overview of the house and reveals some amusing tales on all the past Earls of Carnarvon and their respective Countesses stretching from 1793 until the present day. NB Highclere Castle is the backdrop to TV’s period romp Downton Abbey.
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28 September 2015 at 7:00 pm |
Duration: | 2 hours |
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The Docks Company of Pals, Cardiff |
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William Cross, FSA Scot |
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This is a members-only event Members and their guests |
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William Cross, FSA Scot is the biographer of Almina, 5th Countess of Carnarvon. He has also written books on the George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon of Tutankhamun Fame and the 6th Earl and two 6th Countesses of Carnarvon |
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