What did it mean to set out in pursuit of beauty, culture, and one's own becoming - whether a young aristocrat crossing the Alps in a hired coach, or a monarch processing through the great houses of England in a blaze of pageantry? Join us online on 25th May, as antiquary and raconteur Steven Moore - beloved by millions from the BBC's Antiques Roadshow and Antiques Road Trip, and one of the most witty and erudite voices in the world of heritage - sits down in conversation with Violet Garnock, founder of HeritageXplore. Raised at Belvoir Castle, one of England's great ducal seats, Violet brings an insider's perspective to the history that most of us only read about. Together, they explore two of history's grandest traditions of purposeful travel: the Grand Tour, that essential rite of passage for the young aristocracy which sent generations of milords in search of classical antiquity, Canaletto, and more than a little continental adventure; and the Royal Progress, by which Tudor and Stuart monarchs swept through the country houses of their nobility - an honour that could ruin a host as readily as it might make him. Expect lively conversation spanning art, architecture, objects, scandal, and the enduring human desire to travel in search of something finer - the perfect evening for those who believe history is best enjoyed with good company - with time for a Q&A at the end. This is a virtual event, and is complimentary for HeritageXplore Club members. Places are limited.