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Chris Ridgway
Dr Chris Ridgway
Curatorial
I have been at Castle Howard since 1984 and over this period have lectured both nationally and internationally on Castle Howard's magnificent collections and fascinating history. I continue to be as passionate about Castle Howard's unique story and rich archive today as I was over 30 years ago and have published works on its collections, architecture, landscape and history.

By Dr Chris Ridgway  //  Fri 7th July 2023
Tags: Curatorial, Painter, History, Anniversary, Estate
2023 is the 300th anniversary of the birth of England’s most famous portrait painter, Sir Joshua Reynolds. At Castle Howard Reynolds holds a very special place having painted a series of family portraits between the 1750s and 1780s. He depicted Frederick, 5th Earl of Carlisl...