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Home > Heritage > Art Deco inspired tour around Eltham Palace

Art Deco inspired tour around Eltham Palace

By Caroline King - March 1, 2011Posted in : Heritage

When: 2nd March, tours at 11.30am and 2pm

Where: Eltham Palace, London

£: Adults 8.70, concessions 7.40, children 4.40 and family ticket 21.80. English Heritage members free. Places are available on a first come first served basis and will be available to purchase at the event site on the day and are not available to book in advance.

What is it?

Join one of the guides on a fascinating tour around the palace focusing on the 1930s history of the site. Discover the story of textile magnates Stephen and Virginia Courtauld and the creation of their sumptuous showpiece mansion filled with decorative features inspired by the popular Art Deco style of the 1930s.

More info: English Heritage

Tagged With: Art Deco Trail, Eltham Palace, English Heritage, London

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