Alexandra Sitwell, Osbert Sitwell's great-niece and Renishaw's current owner, has kindly organised a study day exclusively for FHS members, to explore Renishaw's fascinating collection and history. With a guided tour of the hall focusing on the furniture, a unique opportunity to access original documentary material from the private family archive and examine in more detail the provenance of key pieces of furniture at Renishaw.

Renishaw Hall has been the home of the Sitwell family for almost 400 years. Four centuries of life as a family home has created Renishaw's fascinating and eclectic private collection of furniture, paintings and literature, not only reflecting the changing fashions in decorative arts but highlighting key family figures as collectors. These include Sir Sitwell Sitwell, the 1st Baronet, Sir George Sitwell, 4th Baronet and Sir Osbert Sitwell, 5th Baronet, the influential writer, critic, essayist and art collector of the mid-twentieth century.

Renishaw archivist Christine Beevers will be leading the study day. The cost for the visit covers the private tour, archive material, entrance to the gardens and museum, lunch and afternoon tea.

£55 including lunch and afternoon tea, places limited to 20 members

Expressions of interest in this visit should be sent to the events secretary by no later than Friday 1 May 2015.

Succesful applicants will then be invited to pay online and further details will be issued.