This was advertised in the Conservative History Journal but it is really a National Trust Event though a lecture about Disraeli at Hughenden Manor must be of interest to anyone who is interested in conservative history with either a capital or a small c.
The Immortal Dizzy: Benjamin Disraeli 130 Years On
A special Disraeli celebration lunch to mark the 130th anniversary of his death at which Lord Lexden, the official historian of the Conservative Party and author of a history of the Primrose League, will speak
More Information: the Estate Office, 01494 755573,
hughenden@nationaltrust.org.ukWell, actually I do have some more information: tickets cost £40 each but this will include lunch, a copy of Lord Lexden's history of the Primrose League and a "lavishly" illustrated booklet on which his address at the lunch will be based. All that makes it rather good value, especially if I add the information that Lord Lexden is really Alistair Cooke, who knows more about Conservative Party history than any other man alive.
Mightily envious of anyone with an opportunity to visit Hughenden (and other historic British sites) at will; more so a visit Disraeli’s estate to take in a lecture and meet an accomplished Conservative author, to boot.
Any chance Lord Lexden’s talk will find its way onto YouTube?
Did I mention I’m envious?
I imagine the National Trust will record the talk but whetber they put it on YouTube is unclear.
I get the feeling for no reason that I can discern that you are feeling a little envious. ;-)
I visited Hughenden in August. I was surprised that the short film that we were shown there about Disraeli had Jeffrey Archer talking as an "expert" on Disraeli.
Lord Lexden sounds a more appropriate choice.