Learn the History of Esher Place: A Talk by Nick Pollard at Painshill

This informative talk will look at the long and varied history of the Esher Place estate, from the building of a medieval bishop’s palace by William of Waynflete in the 15th century, through a succession of different wealthy owners to its present ownership by a Trades Union.

The work of distinguished landscape architect William Kent will be covered, as well as the surviving Grade I listed Waynflete’s Tower, the gatehouse of the old bishop’s palace.

You may also like the following events from Painshill:

• This Tuesday, 12th August, 08:00 am, Wild Summer Camp
• This Tuesday, 12th August, 05:00 pm, Outdoor Theatre at Painshill, Surrey: The Merry Wives of Windsor
• This Wednesday, 13th August, 12:00 pm, Afternoon Jazz on the Meadow at Painshill