Abbot Alphege Academy pupils return to Beckford’s Tower to learn new videography skills
Following a visit earlier this year, pupils from Abbot Alphege Academy returned to Beckford’s Tower again on 17 November 2023…
Beckford’s Tower and Museum is now closed until further notice as we undertake capital works (made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund) to transform the museum, restore the Tower and reconnect the landscape. There will be opportunities to engage with the conservation work, so please keep an eye on our social media pages or sign up to the “Our Tower” newsletter for further information.
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Beckford’s Tower Project: Progress To Date
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Built between 1826 and 1827, Beckford’s Tower is an extraordinary building that was once home to one of the greatest collections of books, furniture and art in Georgian England and now stands as the only surviving example of William Beckford’s great architectural achievements.
William Beckford’s ability to build, and to collect, was made possible by the wealth he inherited and continued to accumulate as an owner of Jamaican sugar plantations and enslaved people, and through the compensation he received from the government following the abolition of slavery.
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Here are some great ways to play and learn at home or in the classroom inspired by Beckford and his collections
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Get Married at Beckford's Tower
Enjoy the rich, eclectic surroundings of the main museum room; the dramatic backdrop of the loggia above the Tower’s front steps; and the breath-taking views from the Belvedere at its summit.
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Watch Webinar Three: State of Trust’s interpretation of Cane Warriors for dance-theatre
On October 25th 2023 we held our third and final webinar in partnership with State of Trust. The panelists Alex…