'Mr Soane Came to Breakfast'; Sir John Soane & James Oakes' House with Adrian Tindall BSE

Talks-Demos

Talks & Demos | Bury St Edmunds & Colchester District Branch

Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 10.00am

Cost: Free
Non-member Cost: £5

How did 'Mr Bury St Edmunds' James Oakes persuade renowned architect Sir John Soanes to design an extension to his home in Guildhall Street, in 1788? Adrian will describe this unlikely collaboration and show the evidence of it that can still be seen today.

Doors open 10.00am for refreshments, the talk starts 10.30am

For further information about this event please contact:

Mrs Jacky Nunn
07761 202062

Event location

Oddfellows Hall, 85 Whiting Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1NX