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A Dangerous Novelty? The Age of Electricity at Standen II

A Dangerous Novelty? The Age of Electricity at Standen II Today to Sat 16 May
11am to 3pm (to 4pm from 1 March)
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Standen, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead RH19 4NE This new exhibition tells the story of Standen as one of the first country houses to be designed with electricity. See the exhibition in the Servants Hall, when the house is open. Booking not needed. This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Wednesday 14 January to Sunday 21 June 2026, 11am to 3pm (to 4pm from 1 March) Note-House and Shop are closed on Mondays and Tuesday, reopen Monday 16 February. At the time Standen was built, this technology was innovative and new, yet it was also seen as dangerous and potentially harmful. This exhibition explores the social context of electricity and its use in the Victorian period through cartoons and illustrations from Punch magazine alongside examples of some of Standen's collection of light fittings by Arts and Crafts designer W. A. S. Benson. For further information call 01342 323029, email standen@nationaltrust.org.uk or visit the website www.nationaltrust.org.uk/standen ..... READ MORE>

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