Tyntesfield: Like a Church in Spirit
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1h 20m
In this lecture, we are joined by National Trust curator Miranda Garrett for an exploration of Tyntesfield, a Gothic Revival masterpiece built on wealth from the trade in Peruvian guano. Meet the Gibbs family, learn how they made their fortune, and uncover the human and environmental cost of the Victorian guano trade. Discover how the family’s faith shaped their home’s magnificent architecture and explore their remarkable chapel, designed by architect Arthur Blomfield to encourage deep worship through awe-inspiring beauty.
Dr Miranda Garrett, Property Curator at National Trust Tyntesfield, is a curator and historian with a special interest in Victorian design and cultural history.
First of all, Vikki Jenner our host will begin our journey through a thousand-year-old church in the heart of modern ExeterL St Martins: https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/our-churches/exeter. Our churches cost on average £2,500 per year to keep them clean, carry out conservation work, conduct maintenance checks, and ensure they are in a safe condition for visitors to enjoy. Please help us to keep our churches open by donating a gift of £5 or £10. You can donate quickly and easily to any of the churches mentioned today by texting the numbers below or visiting our donation page. Your generous donation will help us to protect a beautiful part of local and national heritage.
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