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Munch and Listen: Sarah, Tottenham's only Duchess 1631-1692

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Munch and Listen: Sarah, Tottenham's only Duchess 1631-1692

Time: March 27, 2023 from 12:15pm to 1:15pm
Location: Bruce Castle Museum
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Event Tag: talk
Posted By: Bruce Castle
Latest Activity: Mar 7, 2023

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Sarah Alston was a wealthy ‘cockney’ woman who lived and moved in all the right places with all of the right people. As the Dowager Duchess of Somerset who became Lady of the Manor at Bruce Castle from 1682, her wealth helped shape the building we see today – a place that was her home, where she entertained and enjoyed walking in its vast grounds.

A generous philanthropist, Sarah donated much of her riches to helping others during her lifetime. In her will, she bequeathed a large fortune to the local Tottenham Grammar School. A magnificent tomb designed by Grinling Gibbons can be found at Westminster Abbey (the final resting place of in fact two former inhabitants of Bruce Castle).

Hear more about her life and times from former Tottenham Grammar School pupil Arthur Evans as he reflects on her legacy.

Free entry, all welcome. Doors open 11.50am. 

Please book your free ticket for this in person talk via Eventbrite.

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