History of dining to be revealed in online talk

19 April 2021

Interested in discovering more about 18th century dining at Welbeck Abbey? Leading expert Philippa Glanville, OBE will be guest speaker at a free online event hosted by The Harley Gallery on 30th April.

Philippa will reveal historic recipes and talk of the fine dining that took place at Welbeck Abbey; the former country seat of the Dukes of Portland.

As The Harley Foundation’s Curatorial Advisor for many years and a well-respected author, Philippa is a specialist in all aspects of historic silver plate and the history of dining. During her talk, she will discuss desserts and food history and reveal more about the Duchess of Portland, who was a renowned hostess at Welbeck Abbey.

• The free online talk - Margaret, Duchess of Portland Entertains - will take place at 12noon on Friday 30th April. Anyone wishing to book a space on the talk should email info@harleygallery.co.uk. More details can be found on The Harley Gallery website.