"The Congreves of Mount Congreve" -A Talk by Julian Walton
Schedule
Sat Apr 11 2026 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Mount Congreve Gardens | Waterford, WD
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On Saturday, 11 April at 11:00am, Mount Congreve Gardens is delighted to welcome historian Julian Walton for a special illustrated lecture in the elegant Large Drawing Room.Drawing on his meticulous research, The Congreves of Mount Congreve - informed by extensive meetings and correspondence with the late Ambrose Christian Congreve (1907–2011) - Julian will trace the remarkable story of the Congreve family across eight generations and nearly four centuries. From merchants and Members of Parliament to soldiers, scholars and horticultural visionaries, this sweeping narrative situates Mount Congreve within the broader political, social and cultural history of Ireland and Britain.
Set against the historic Chinese wallpaper and within the setting of the current Art of Dining: Life in the Big House exhibition, this promises to be a richly informed and atmospheric exploration of lineage, legacy and landscape. It will be an unmissable event for members, history enthusiasts and all who value the enduring story of Mount Congreve.
Price: €6 per person (€5 for members)
Location: Large Drawing Room, Mount Congreve House
Duration: 1 hour (11am-12pm)
Garden Offer: Participants may avail of 20% discounted garden admission on the day
House Etiquette
As this event takes place within the historic house, guests are kindly asked to:
Refrain from bringing food or drink into the Drawing Room.
Follow staff guidance at all times.
Not touch the Chinese wallpaper under any circumstances. The wallpaper is over 200 years old and extremely delicate. In order to preserve it, access within the room is restricted to guests aged 16 years and over. Its conservation depends on careful environmental control and minimal physical contact.
Capacity is limited and advance booking is essential. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate walk-ins on the day. The talk begins promptly at 11:00am, please arrive 10:50am.
All tickets are non-refundable.
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