Adam Library

The Adam Library

A JACOBEAN CELEBRATION TUESDAY, 20 MARCH 2012

Jacobean gentleman

This will be a Jacobean Celebration with Wine, Music and Dance and a talk on Jacobean portraits.
You will be able to see and take part, if you wish, in 17th century dances portrayed by the Nonesuch Dance Company who have performed at Hampton Court and many other historic venues.
We are also hoping to be able to launch the catalogue on the Suffolk Collection of Portraits housed at Kenwood.

Details to be sent in January

THE FRIENDS OF KENWOOD

Kenwood and its beautiful grounds adjoining Hampstead Heath, was bequeathed to the nation in 1927 by the Earl of Iveagh. This outstanding neoclassical house holds one of the most important collections of paintings ever given to the nation. Works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Turner, Reynolds and Gainsborough all hang against a backdrop of sumptuous rooms, including the richly decorated library; one of Robert Adam's masterpieces. The landscaped grounds and lake are enjoyed by thousands of visitors every year and form the backdrop to films, open air concerts, plays and other events.

The Friends of the Iveagh Bequest, more well-known as the Friends of Kenwood, was formed in 1979. Our purpose is:

"to inspire visitors of today and tomorrow to promote and preserve the special qualities of Kenwood House, its collection and estate"

Our Aims

To achieve the above,our specific aims are to:

Provide a forum and voice for friends and supporters, and act as advocate for the Kenwood estate and the terms of the Iveagh Bequest
Support English Heritage in their management of the Kenwood estate
Provide for members a range of social, educational, and fundraising activities, publications and events
Stimulate public interest in, and care of, the beauty, history and character of Kenwood, and ensure that this character is maintained
Raise funds for acquisitions, conservation work and other relevant projects or activities related to Kenwood
Encourage high standards in, and appropriate development of, all areas of activity at Kenwood, including architecture, planning, estate management, conservation, and the visitor experience.

CORPORATE BENEFACTORS

The Friends would like to thank the following for supporting us as Corporate Benefactors:

Aberdeen Asset Management Plc is a global investment management group, managing assets for both institutional and retail clients from offices around the world
Bonhams 1793
Goldschmidt and Howland leading independent and local property estate agents
Hiscox
Kernahans established local residential and commercial property management business
Pentland Group plc manufacturing business owning some of the world's leading brands

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Hiscox Kernhans logo Pentland logo and

Savills logo Savills for their help with the newsletter