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Ditchling Women’s Groups Ditchling Downs WI For our February meeting we welcomed speaker Jackie Marsh-Hobbs who has been a guide at the Brighton Pavilion for 14 years. George IV first came to Brighton in 1783, as a young prince aged 21, thus beginning an enduring romance with the seaside retreat and it became the setting for one of the most unusual royal homes in the UK. George wanted to escape London and it was at this time he bought a small farmhouse, two rooms up and two rooms down, at the modern day site of the Pavilion. In 1787, the original building became a wing of a larger property when George had a rotunda added with another wing built on the other side. This was known as the Marine Pavilion. In 1815, the Prince Regent continued with his grand palace plan and commissioned architect John Nash to realise his dream. The prince was fascinated with the beautiful imagery being carried back from the East by travelling artists. He sought to recreate the look in Brighton. For the exterior, Indian-style minarets and intricate carvings were created and George requested a rich Chinese-inspired interior design, with colourful dragons and sea creatures weaving through wallpaper, golden ornament, ceiling decoration and furniture. After George 1V's death in 1830 the Pavilion passed to William IV. He used it as a winter palace. Then the crown passed to George IV's niece Victoria in 1837. After visiting the Pavilion just 5 times she decided that Brighton wasn't suitable for her family and she removed many of the features including wallpaper, carvings and fireplaces as well as the furniture, leaving little more than a shell. Brighton Commissioners purchased the Pavilion for the town for £53,000 in 1850 and the building has had many lives since then. During the First World War the Pavilion was opened up as a temporary hospital for 4,000 injured Indian troops between 1914 and 1916, they recuperated under chandeliers in the music room. A lot of the members had been to the Pavilion before but after hearing Jackie's enthusiastic talk, many, I am sure, will want to revisit this iconic Royal Palace once again. Our speaker for the meeting on 5 th March, 7pm for 7.30pm, in The Friends Meeting House, East Gardens will be Peter Cave who will speak on 'Coffee Shops to Hurricanes'. Enquiries Barbara Dollings Tel 01273 843892 Barbara Dollings 01273 843892 Ditchling WI At our February meeting, our speaker was Mr Tony Harris, in costume as Henry VIII. He told the story of Henry’s lifelong journey to produce an heir to the 20
throne, and hence his need for six wives. Tony had spent three months at Henry school and three years at Hampton Court Palace, in costume, to entertain visitors, so his knowledge of the historic King was fantastic and we all thoroughly enjoyed this entertainment. This was followed by tea and biscuits and the raffle. The Flower of the month was won by Mrs Shirley Cox. Our next meeting is on Thursday 7 th March at 2.30pm in Ditchling Village Hall. Our speaker will be Jackie Marsh-Hobbs on Brighton Station. Visitors welcome. Briony Coomber 01273 845069 Women’s Fellowship Our February meeting was held after the Beacon deadline so we will report on it next month. On Tuesday March 19 th we will be meeting at the Friend’s Meeting House at 7.30pm for our annual Corporate Communion. We are very pleased Father David is able to officiate. Pam Burr 21
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