Ending 10th Nov, 2024 19:00
Country Trust timed charity auction
Sold for £600
Tea For 2 At The House of Lords, The Palace of Westminster, London: including a Private Tour hosted by Lord (Donald) Curry Kt CBE, FRAgS
Donated by: The Lord Curry of Kirkharle Kt CBE FRAg
You and your guest will be welcomed by Lord Curry to the historic House of Lords, part of the Houses of Parliament, with stunning, panoramic views of the London skyline, overlooking The River Thames.
This very special experience will include a private tour with Lord Curry of the site, which was once a Royal Residence and has evolved, over almost a thousand years, to become the home of modern democracy.
You will be given a tour of The House of Lords, including The Lords Chamber, which is the most ornately-decorated room in the Palace of Westminster, because it is where the three constituent elements of Parliament; The Sovereign, the House of Lords and the House of Commons, come together at the State Opening of Parliament.
Donald Curry has been a Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords since 2011. He was a founding trustee of The Prince’s Countryside Fund and has been chair since March 2016. In June 2014, he was appointed Chair of Cawood Scientific, an independent provider of accredited analytical laboratory testing services for the land-based sector. Lord Curry is also a trustee of Clinton Devon Estates, and Anglican International Development (AID, a charity leading on a range of development projects in South Sudan. He was Chair of The Council of the Royal Veterinary College from 2012-19.
Your tour will culminate with a delicious Afternoon Tea hosted by Lord Curry.
https://www.parliament.uk/business/lords/lords-history/historic-buildings/
Lord Curry photograph: © Roger Harris Photography
Terms & Conditions:
- Mutually convenient date to be agreed with Lord Curry and the final bidder on a weekday, including Spring or Autumn 2025
- (subject to availability)
- Travel & accommodation are not included
- Identification – UK Driving Licence or Passport required for security check on arrival
- Experience may not be re-sold nor re-auctioned
- Terms & conditions subject to change
We are hosting this auction on behalf of The Country Trust - please contact Victoria Cable if you require further information about the individual lots.
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