TOWNHOUSES OF LONDON | No. 1 with Kenneth Park

The term townhouse "originally referred to the town or city residence, in practice normally in London, of a member of the nobility or gentry, as opposed to their country seat, generally known as a country house or, colloquially, for the larger ones, stately home."

The grandest of the London townhouses were stand-alone buildings, but many were terraced buildings think 'upstairs downstairs'.

In this first of two beautifully illustrated lectures we explore London's rich collection of townhouses.

KENNETH W PARK has served as Curator of Collections at Wesley College, Melbourne for just on thirty years. This role sees him responsible for the school’s extensive art and archival collections. Kenneth also consults in both the corporate and public sectors in philanthropic fundraising (especially in planned giving) as well as marketing, sponsorship, art, membership / loyalty and public relations.

An avid traveller, tour leader and lecturer, Kenneth works with a range of tourism organisations and travel companies across the globe. He lives by the motto: ‘Life is a grand tour so make the most of it’.

His tertiary studies include political science, administration, museum studies, industrial relations, fine arts, history, and international relations. Kenneth has a passion for travel, food, wine, arts, architecture, history, and good conversation … essentially the good life!

This lecture is presented on-site at TJC. Please see your ticket for details.

This lecture is supported by The Colin Holden Charitable Trust.

images supplied | architect John Vardy (English, 1718 – 1765)
Spencer House, London, 1752-4
photograph: John Cadman

Spencer House was the home of the Earls of Spencer until 1895. This is the view from Green Park.