Stamford Pride March 2020

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NEWS & EVENTS

David Starkey’s Burghley lecture TV HISTORIAN WILL THIS MONTH DELIVER A LECTURE ON WILLIAM CECIL STAMFORD TV historian David Starkey visits Stamford this month as part of celebrations for this year’s 500th anniversary of the birth of William Cecil.

Burghley, one of the largest and grandest houses of the first Elizabethan Age, was built and mostly designed by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer to Queen Elizabeth I, between 1555 and 1587.

His life as the most powerful man in the court of Elizabeth I was both eventful and effective, and helped to shape the history of the British Isles.

His lasting legacy reaches far beyond the building of Burghley House to the magnificent collection of works of art gathered by his ancestors. The TV historian, constitutional expert and presenter of series including Monarchy and The Churchills will deliver a lecture entitled

Renaissance, Reformation and the Renewal of England, giving historical context to successive generations of the Cecil family. Accompanying

New Ranges for Sophie LOCAL DESIGNER SOPHIE ALLPORT HAS BUTTERFLIES OVER NEW SPRING RANGE...

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the first of seven lectures throughout 2020 will be the exhibition The Age of William Cecil: Builder of Burghley in the property’s

Treasure Gallery, plus a series of workshops, costume dramas and craft activities. n For a full programme of events see www.burghley.co.uk.

BOURNE Local designer Sophie Allport is pleased to announce the launch of her brand new Butterflies range, which is part of the firm’s Spring/Summer 2020 collections due to launch at the end of February.

Sophie’s latest design features a variety of beautiful butterflies which have spread their wings and are fluttering gracefully against a soft neutral background.

Inspired by the butterflies in Sophie’s country garden, these delicate insects showcase intricate distinctive colours.

From kitchenware and home furnishings to gift

inspiration and accessories, there is plenty to choose from for butterfly enthusiasts.

There are 48 products in the new collection with prices starting from £8 for a folding shopper bag to £49 for a knitted cushion. New products include plant pots, small notebooks and a rucksack.

Sophie was born in Potterhanworth and founded her company in 2004 alongside her brother Jem in the town of Bourne. n The collection will be available to purchase from sophieallport.com or by calling 01778 560256 from the end of February 2020.