The Friends of Tredegar House

Aims

The Friends of Tredegar House is a registered charitable organisation which aims to spread public interest in the historical, architechtural and environmental importance of Tredegar House, acknowledged as one of the finest country houses in Wales. They also raise funds to assist with the purchase, restoration and conservation of objects on display in the House.

Activities

Winter talks in the Morgan Room given by specialist speakers.
Special tours of the House with the Curator.
Participation in Social and cultural events held in the House.
Serving as a room steward at busy times of the year.
Giving your help with fund-raising activities.
Visits to other historic sites.

Membership

Membership is open to all who wish to support the aims of the Friends.
You will recieve a membership card, a regular quarterly newsletter and free admission to the House and formal gardens when accompanied by a full paying visitor.
Friends who regularly act as stewards will also receive a 20% discount on purchases in the gift shop and free parking.

For information on joining, contact:

Mrs. Jill Bell,
3, Gifford Close,
Two Locks,
Cwmbran
NP44 7NX

Tel (01633) 838925

The Friends of Tredegar House working party

The Friends of Tredegar House working party is a small group of volunteers, all members of the Friends organisation, that has been working at Tredegar House producing reproduction furnishings. Unfortunately, when Tredegar House was sold by John Morgan in 1951, most of the furnishings were sold. Soft furnishings such as curtains and bedspreads are were also lost during the houses history, so the working party has been working alongside the Curator, Laura Beresford, to recreate these items, with great success.

The Working party produced a replica 17th bed, with matching covers and curtains (above) and a replica bed in the style of the late 19th/early 20th century (right). Both projects were thoroughly researched, and the style of the furniture and their decoration is based on the inventories of the house from the relevant periods.