Clifford Tower stands on York Castle’s mound built by William the Conqueror. In its almost thousand years of history, the Great Tower witnessed every rebellion and siege in the city. As the castle’s dungeon, it hosted prominent criminals throughout the centuries, and its appearance changed almost beyond recognition. Explore the history of Clifford Tower from Norman times to the present day, by studying medieval sources and photographic evidence. Price includes refreshments and lunch.
Westminster, London, 22 June 1836. Crowds are gathered at the Court of Common Pleas. On trial is Caroline Norton, a beautiful and clever young woman who had been manoeuvred into marrying a dull, violent and controlling man - the brother of 3rd Lord Grantley. Dr Diane Atkinson's seminal work on Caroline Norton laid the groundwork for all those that followed. It is the definitive story of Caroline Norton - her remarkable life, her loves and her literature.
This performance is being held in the Great Hall which Ian restored and furnished with all his books, transforming it from a huge empty space into a library. Bach Goldberg Variations arranged for Strings Trio (Sitovetsky).
This performance is being held in the Great Hall which Ian restored and furnished with all his books, transforming it from a huge empty space into a library. Bach Goldberg Variations arranged for Strings Trio (Sitovetsky)
The Friends of Markenfield AGM. Members only. Followed by Sir Richard Dalton was a British diplomat from 1970 to 2006 and had early experience in Lebanon, Jordan and Oman. He was responsible for dealings with the Palestinian Authority after the Oslo Accords, as Consul General in Jerusalem from 1993-1997. He returned to London as Director of Personnel at the Foreign Office in 1998. In 1999 he re-established UK diplomatic relations with Libya as the first UK Ambassador to Tripoli for 17 years. In 2002 he was appointed Ambassador to Iran, where he played a role in European efforts to negotiate with Iran, including the 2003 - 2006 diplomatic initiatives to prevent the development of an Iranian military nuclear capability. In late 2008 he co-wrote the Chatham House Middle East Program report, “Iran: Breaking the Nuclear Deadlock”. From 2011 to date he has Chaired Chatham House’s Round Table on Libya.
New for 2024, the re-written and newly published, full colour guide to Markenfield Hall. 64 pages of full colour illustrations and over 700 years of history. Published in memory of our much-missed guide, Caroline Eason.
The definitive guide to the Markenfield family - from the Domesday Book to 2002. Whether you're tracing your family history and have discovered a Markenfield connection, or you simply want to know more about the rise and fall of this important Yorkshire family, this book holds the answers.