Current research within Oxford is creating fresh perspectives on the country house and its history. This event is an opportunity to hear about ongoing research, and to open up discussion among researchers and across disciplines.

Some examples of topics under discussion include:

• the social life of country houses, from servants’ experiences, to houses as sites of sociability and literary production;
• art patronage;
• the use of house archives;
• the recent political and financial status of country houses;
• historical interpretation of houses for the visiting public

Anyone is welcome to attend, and we particularly welcome interested undergraduate and master’s-level students. The event is free, with lunch and refreshments provided.

Please contact elena.porter@history.ox.ac.uk to register, noting any dietary and access requirements.