Donate to the Shell Seat Campaign
Reinstate the Shell Seat to Strawberry Hill
The shell seat was one of the most evocative features of Horace Walpole’s 18th-century garden — a place designed for rest, conversation, and delight within his celebrated “land of beauties”.
Although the original seat no longer survives in its historic form, its presence is well documented in accounts of Walpole’s garden and remains central to the character of Strawberry Hill.
We are working with Factum Arte, internationally renowned for their work in historically informed reconstruction and heritage craftsmanship, to create a new shell seat based on original research, returning this remarkable feature to Strawberry Hill’s garden.
How your donation will help
Your donation will support:
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Archival and visual research into the original shell seat
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Specialist design and fabrication by Factum Arte
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Installation within Strawberry Hill’s Grade I listed garden
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Any funds raised above our target will support Strawberry Hill House & Garden's ongoing work to preserve and share Horace Walpole's extraordinary legacy for future generations
Gift Aid
If you are a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid allows us to reclaim 25p for every £1 you donate — increasing the impact of your support at no extra cost.
Reinstate the Shell Seat to Strawberry Hill
The shell seat was one of the most evocative features of Horace Walpole’s 18th-century garden — a place designed for rest, conversation, and delight within his celebrated “land of beauties”.
Although the original seat no longer survives in its historic form, its presence is well documented in accounts of Walpole’s garden and remains central to the character of Strawberry Hill.
We are working with Factum Arte, internationally renowned for their work in historically informed reconstruction and heritage craftsmanship, to create a new shell seat based on original research, returning this remarkable feature to Strawberry Hill’s garden.
How your donation will help
Your donation will support:
-
Archival and visual research into the original shell seat
-
Specialist design and fabrication by Factum Arte
-
Installation within Strawberry Hill’s Grade I listed garden
-
Any funds raised above our target will support Strawberry Hill House & Garden's ongoing work to preserve and share Horace Walpole's extraordinary legacy for future generations
Gift Aid
If you are a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid allows us to reclaim 25p for every £1 you donate — increasing the impact of your support at no extra cost.
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