Here writer, journalist, broadcaster and Masterchef judge William Sitwell describes how his grandparents, Georgia and Sacheverell Sitwell, played host to some of the most famous and influential characters of the 20th Century at their ancestral family home of Weston Hall in Northamptonshire, England.
Offering a retreat away from the formality and constraints of urban living, the infamous Bright Young Things - a group of young ‘bohemian’ aristocrats and socialites now perhaps best known for their flamboyant and lavish indulgences, not to mention their raucous weekend country house parties - were regular visitors to Weston Hall, and William’s grandparents, uncles and aunts were very much a part of that heady, social scene during Britain’s pre-war 1920’s and 1930’s. However, what is sometimes forgotten is that they were also capable of immense creativity, both individually and collectively, and were a group who allowed thoughts, ideas and above all fun to take centre stage often leading to inspirational writing, performances and creative works.
A wonderful collection of this extraordinary family’s historical memorabilia - some of which is featured in this film - will be auctioned on 16 & 17 November 2021. The sale is on view at Dreweatts Donnington Priory from 10 - 15 November 2021.
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Day 1: 16 November 2021 (10:30am GMT)
Day 2: 17 November 2021 (10:30am GMT)
ARCHIVE, IMAGERY & MUSIC CREDITS:
Images and photographs: Courtesy of The Sitwell Family Private Collection and ©The Cecil Beaton Studio Archive
Music: Is Leroy On It? created by Southside Aces | Artlist
