In Conversation with Lloyd Grossman - TrustNews Sep 16
Wednesday, 7 September 2016 at 7.30pm, The Guildhall, Winchester Tickets £10.
Some of us will recall a time in the 1980’s and 90’s when Loyd Grossman graced our television screens as the face and voice of Through the Keyhole and Masterchef. Others among you will associate him as the entrepreneur behind the successful brand of pasta sauces. However, it may come as a surprise to discover that he is also a highly regarded figure within the heritage sector.
Born in Boston and educated at Boston University (BA), the London School of Economics (MSc) and Magdalene College, Cambridge (MPhil, PhD) the list of Dr Grossman’s credentials is truly impressive. He has been involved in a number of organisations including English Heritage, The Churches Conservation Trust and the Museums and Galleries Commission and currently holds posts which include Chairman of the Heritage Alliance, Chairman of the Royal Parks and President of NADFAS. He is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, an Emeritus Governor of the LSE and a member of the Council of the British School at Rome. He is also Patron of Heritage Open Days.
On Wednesday 7th September, the eve of Heritage Open Days, Dr Grossman will be making a special visit to Winchester to preview some of the festival events followed by an interview in the Guildhall. Speaking about his career and a lifelong interest in history, the arts and heritage he will also explain why it is so important to ‘Treasure Your Treasures’, the theme of this year’s Heritage Open Days.
To book tickets for what promises to be an informative, entertaining and inspiring evening please visit the Winchester Cathedral Box Office or telephone 01962 857275. (tickets.winchester-cathedral.org.uk).