“Live at Lytham Hall” - Series of Talks in 2025

 

No need for prior booking – please pay with cash on the door. 

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Talks normally start at 2pm but check the event page. 

  

​£5 per person to include tea, coffee & biscuits.

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​Thursday 20th November

"The Faberge Imperial Eggs - Harry Clifton's Art Collection"

by Carol Howarth, Lytham Hall Guides and Stewards Team.

 

NO TALK IN DECEMBER.

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“Live at Lytham Hall” - Talks 2026

 

Please join us for our latest series of live talks here at Lytham Hall presented by our knowledgeable tour guides and guest speakers on topics related to Lytham Hall, the Clifton family and our local history. Last Thursday of every month in the Upper West Wing, entry from 1.30pm, talk to commence at 2pm.

 

Price - £5 per person to include tea, coffee & biscuits. Proceeds to Lytham Hall projects.

No need for prior booking – please pay with cash on the door.

 

Thursday 29th January 2026      

"The A to Z of St Annes"

by David Hoyle from Lytham Archives.

David's "Myths of Lytham" was one of our most popular talks last year so do not miss his new one on St Annes.

  

Thursday 26th February 2026  

" Richard Ansdell RA (1815-1885)"

by Barbara Weston from the Friends of the Lytham St Annes Art Collection.

Barbara gave us a fascinating talk about the painting "Excelsior" which is displayed in Lytham Hall and returns to tell us more about its artist, Richard Ansdell.

 

Thursday 26th March 2026   

"Charles Allen Clarke - A Passion for the Fylde"

by his granddaughter, Shirley Matthews.

Shirley, a Tour Guide at Blackpool's Winter Gardens, has researched the story of her grandfather's  many memories of his connection with the villages and characters he met growing up on the Fylde. including his childhood memories of Lytham and his visits to Lytham Hall in later years. 

  

Thursday 30th April 2026 

"The Crimea and the Cliftons"

by Peter Skinner, Lytham Hall Tour Guide.

The story of our Clifton Colonel, John Talbot, his brothers and their role in the Crimean War.

  

Thursday 28th May 2026   

"The Colonel and Lady Cecily - Reigning over a Great Estate"

by Thomas Hewitt, former Lytham Hall Tour Guide.

In the mid-nineteenth century the Cliftons were the third biggest landowner in Lancashire. Thomas, who had the distinction of being Lytham Hall's youngest Tour Guide, has given us many excellent talks and although now based in London, is continuing his research into the Clifton family.

  

Thursday 25th June 2026    "Harry Clifton's Siblings"

by Peter Watson, Lytham Hall Tour Guide and author of "Harry Clifton - The Extraordinary Life of an English Eccentric."

Following his detailed research into the life of Harry Clifton, Peter has been finding out more about his four younger siblings Aurea, Avia, Easter and Michael.

  

Thursday 30th July 2026  "No Mod Cons - A Hundred Years of Housework"  

by Jennifer Ray (A Lancashire Lass Talks).

What might have been used at Lytham Hall to help with domestic chores? Jennifer hopes to enlighten us.

 

No talk in August.

 

Thursday 17th September 2026 "Christmas at Lytham Hall"

by Deborah Durkin, Lytham Hall Tour Guide and Conservation Cleaning Team Leader. Deborah has helped to mastermind the amazing Christmas Extravaganzas at Lytham Hall for the last 4 years. She will give us an insight into how this is done with the help of volunteers and maybe give us a few hints about Christmas 2026!

     

Thursday 29th October 2026 "Street Names of Lytham St Annes and their Connection to the Cliftons"

by Denise Hadley and Sue Jones, Lytham Hall Tour Guides and Organisers of Live at Lytham Hall Monthly Talks.

Lowther Terrace, Wykeham Road, Lima Road - Sue & Denise will explain the origin of these & other street names and their connection to the Clifton family.