400th Anniversary celebration of the establishment of 

the Berkeley Settlement on the east coast of America:  

1 - 9 November 2019 

Places are filling up fast for FoBC's  tailor-made trip to Virginia in November 2019.

Friends have been sent details and the deadline of  Saturday 30th June 2018 is fast approaching. 

When Professor Mark Horton spoke to the Friends last year he probably did not expect 

his passing comments about joining in the celebrations to be so enthusiastically taken up.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity.
For details contact:    friends@berkeley-castle.com

Adventures in Archives - a talk to FoBC by Karen Davidson, Berkeley & Spetchley Estates Archivist 

Karen has had the unenviable task of following in the footsteps of David Smith 

who was Berkeley Castle Archivist for very many years.  

Karen's story of how her career developed following a Masters degree 

in Archives and Records Management was fascinating and highly entertaining.  

An enquiring mind and a propensity for hard work have resulted in a rewarding career.  

The Friends look forward to hearing more about Karen's research and her intriguing stories, 

together with her plans for interpretational material in the future.

Full report in the August edition of The Berkeley Buttress.

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FoBC AGM - Thursday 26th April 2018 

Another successful year for the Friends 

Despite major outgoings in the last year on items including 

the new Sundial, Painting conservation and further significant work on the Castle Tapestries, 

there is a significant balance available for planned projects, some of which 

were outlined in FoBC chairman Paul Walkden's comprehensive report.

FoBC President Charles Berkeley expressed sincere thanks for what has been achieved 

and also hoped that Friends continue to enjoy the events and other benefits of membership.

Charles Berkeley with Paul Walkden (right) and secretary Jane Handoll.

FoBC Project Update 

Return of the Dutch painting of a Church Interior 

The Friends undertook to pay for the repair, cleaning and conservation of 

the 17th century Dutch painting and frame that hangs in the Housekeeper's Room. 

(See October 2017 blog and photo showing damage.)   

This work was completed over the winter and the painting 

has now been returned to its home by the fireplace.

Detail from the painting.

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FoBC implementation of new Data Protection regulations 

Friends have been asked to complete a form indicating their willingness to 

be contacted under the General Data Protection Regulation 2018.  

If you have not yet completed a form please contact the FoBC Admin Team.

The FoBC Statement of Current Practice is available via a link at the foot of the home page.