Playhouses and Privilege at Osborne

DATE

Sat 16 May 2026 

TIME

2.30 - 4pm

LOCATION

Osborne 

SUITABLE FOR

Adults

Join us for a fascinating talk by Abby Van Slyck, exploring Osborne’s Swiss Cottage through the lens of her recent book, Playhouses and Privilege: The Architecture of Elite Childhood.

In this engaging lecture, Abby reveals how spaces created for children can tell much larger stories about society, class, and gender. Drawing on examples from elite childhood architecture, she examines how ideas about play, privilege, and identity shaped these unique buildings and the worlds around them.

This talk will take place in the Education room at Osborne.

Bookings will open shortly.

Prices

Type Price
Member (Adult) £7.50
Adult £7.50

Price Notes

This event will be available to book as an add on to general admission to Osborne. Tickets are £7.50.

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Property: Osborne
Address: York Avenue, East Cowes, PO32 6JX
Location: East Cowes, Isle of Wight, South East

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