We are grateful to Robert and Charlotte Brudenell for allowing us to hold a talk at Deene Park by James Stourton, past Chairman of Sotheby’s and author of many books including the acclaimed Kenneth Clark: Life, Art and Civilisation, and also The Great Houses of London and Great Collectors of our Time.  He will be giving an evocative look at the international projection of British power and culture through our diplomatic buildings around the world.