The THE ATTINGHAM TRUST FOR THE STUDY OF HISTORIC HOUSES AND COLLECTIONS is an educational charitable trust offering specialised study courses for
people professionally engaged in the field of historic houses, their collections and settings
including the history and contents of English Royal Palaces.
THE 61ST ATTINGHAM SUMMER SCHOOL 6th–23rd July 2012
Directed by Dr Helen Jacobsen and Andrew Moore, and accompanied by specialist tutors and lecturers, this intensive 18-day course will include visits to approximately 25 houses in Sussex, Nottingham, Derbyshire and Dorset. The Summer School will examine the country house in terms of architectural
and social history, and the decorative arts. Full and partial scholarships are available and applications are invited from those working in related fields.
Closing date for applications: 31st January 2012
ROYAL COLLECTION STUDIES 2nd – 11th September 2012
Run on behalf of the Royal Collection Trust, this strenuous 10-day course based near Windsor is directed by Giles Waterfield. The school will visit royal palaces in and around London with specialist tutors (many from the Royal Collection) and study the extensive patronage and collecting of the royal family from the Middle Ages. The course is open to all but priority will be given to those with a professional or specialist knowledge of British architecture, history or the fine and decorative arts. Some scholarship assistance is available.
Closing date for applications: 15th February 2012
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Since its foundation in 1952 The Attingham Trust has
enjoyed success with its high academic standards. The courses are highly regarded by museums,
universities, heritage bodies, architectural practices and conservation workshops all over the
world as an excellent opportunity for career and continuing professional development.
For further information please visit our website:
www.attinghamtrust.org or email Rebecca Parker: [log in to unmask] or Cheryl Hageman: [log in to unmask] for applicants from the USA.
Registered Educational Charitable Trust No. 262819
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