Lecture Series | Thomas Wentworth's Women

14 October 2026, 7pm until 8.15pm (Doors at 6.30pm)

• Adult (18+) | £15.00
• Accompanying Carer | Free

Wentworth Woodhouse welcomes you back to the annual lecture series.

Much has been written about Thomas Wentworth, first Earl of Strafford's political alliances with other powerful men - but he also had important relationships with women, including his third wife, Elizabeth, and the great beauty of the Court, Lucy, Countess of Carlisle. Fiona Pogson will talk about how these women supported his work and furthered the development of his image as a successful servant of the Crown.

Dr Fiona Pogson is a Senior Lecturer in History at Liverpool Hope University, whose research focuses on Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, and the politics of the court of Charles I. She has published widely on

Accessibility

• This event takes place in one of our State Rooms.  There is ramp access to the ground floor of the Mansion and a temporary lift provides access to the first floor.
• Accessible parking is available and will be signed.
• You can find out more about accessibility on site here: https://wentworthwoodhouse.org.uk/your-visit/access-for-all/  

Carers Tickets

Visitors with disabilities may bring an accompanying carer free of charge when paying for a full-price ticket. Carer tickets must be pre-booked online. Supporting documents may be required at the entrances. This includes proof of

• Proof of Disability Living Allowance
• Proof of Attendance Allowance
• PIP letter
• Access Pass
• Disabled Person's Railcard
• Max Card