Monthly Archives: February 2011

And what is that? No. 1: keeping your glass sparkling, Georgian style

Posted on 28 February 2011 by Fairfax House

It is very common for visitors to Fairfax House, upon entering the Dining Room, to peer at the wonderful dining table, all set out for a Georgian dinner, point a finger, and say ‘what is that?’ Sometimes it is the … Continue reading →

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The Georgian Age comes to life … in Fairfax House After Dark

Posted on 15 February 2011 by Fairfax House

UPDATE. The candles have been put away - After Dark is over for the time being. But watch out for our next performance event at Fairfax House, a dramatized reading of M. R. James’s classic ghost story The Haunted Dolls’ House, on … Continue reading →

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MLA Accreditation for Fairfax House

Posted on 12 February 2011 by Fairfax House

Fairfax House is now an MLA Accredited Museum. Accreditation is awarded by the UK’s Museums, Libraries and Archives Council to museums that have achieved the specified high standards in their care for and documentation of their collections, their systems of governance … Continue reading →

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Fairfax House re-opens for a bumper new season

Posted on 11 February 2011 by Fairfax House

Fairfax House re-opens for the new season on Saturday 12 February 2011. Welcome to the new 2011 season at Fairfax House, the finest Georgian town house in England. We have a packed programme of events and activities lined up over … Continue reading →

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