Our April Core Meeting was enlivened by Tony Mawbey's excellent talk about the extensive art collection at Upton House, near Banbury.

Tony described the origins and development of the house, now owned and run by the National Trust, and introduced us to the art collection assembled by the early 20th-century owner Walter Samuel, the 2nd Viscount Bearstead.  The well-chosen slides included notable paintings and porcelain from the collection, illustrated by Tony's explanations of their origin and history, and enhanced by his gentle humour throughout.

Afterwards, Tony kindly stayed on to answer members' questions, providing even more insight into the house and its history.