Oct. 15, 2025

History Study Day: The Life and Legacy of the 13th Earl of Derby, Art Collector, Conservationist and Natural Historian

Knowsley Hall

You are invited to an exclusive study day at Knowlsey Hall, where we will explore the life and legacy of the 13th Earl of Derby. Known for his contributions to natural history and his patronage of Edward Lear, the Earl’s impact on both science and the arts remains significant. This event will offer insights through a series of expert talks.

Speakers & Talks:

  • Lady Derby: Personal reflections on the Earl’s legacy.

  • Dr. Alan Crosby: The early life of the 13th Earl and his passion for natural history.

  • Dr. Clemency Fisher: The importance of the Earl’s zoological museum to science.

  • Jenny Uglow: Edward Lear’s illustrations of the Earl’s menagerie.

  • Dr. Xanthe Brooke: The Earl’s collection of miniatures and paintings.

  • Frank Cottrell Boyce: The legacy of Edward Lear’s limericks.

 

BOOK A VISIT

  • Ticketed event FROM £75.00

A Study Day Ticket Includes:

  • Access to all speaker sessions throughout the day

  • Tea and coffee served during the event

  • A light sandwich lunch

  • On-site parking

Enjoy a full day of engaging talks, delicious refreshments, and a welcoming atmosphere at Knowlsey Hall as you explore the remarkable life and legacy of the 13th Earl of Derby.

  • Ticketed event FROM £75.00
  • History Study Day: The Life and Legacy of the 13th Earl of Derby, Art Collector, Conservationist and Natural Historian

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    Admire the exquisite State Rooms with their intricate ceilings and grand chandeliers, explore the Hall's links to Shakespeare, and take in the beautiful Capability Brown inspired gardens, home to the stunning Fountain of Venus and the picturesque Rose Garden.

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    Knowsley Hall, located in Merseyside, has been the ancestral home of the Stanley family, the Earls of Derby, since the 15th century. Since 1495, this historic house has been welcoming royalty and distinguished guests, offering an idyllic setting for luxury weddings, glamorous parties, charity balls, gala dinners, filming locations, and private stays. The estate’s origins date back to the 12th century when it was a modest hunting lodge. Over the centuries, it has evolved into a grand stately home, reflecting the power and influence of the Stanley family in British history.

    In the late 18th century, James Stanley, the 10th Earl of Derby, transformed Knowsley Hall into a neoclassical masterpiece. The house features sumptuous interiors and extensive art collections, including portraits by Van Dyck and Stubbs. The surrounding parkland, designed by the renowned landscape architect Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, complements the hall’s grandeur with its sweeping vistas and serene lakes.

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