Lecture
Patrick Bade
Sunday 14.06.2026
Patrick Bade
The Waddesdon Bequest
Sunday 14.06.2026
How to watch
This lecture starts on 14 June at 5:00pm (UK).
Summary
Donated to the British Museum in 1898 by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild (1839–98), the Waddesdon Bequest contains precious and exquisite objects collected over a lifetime by one of the richest and most discerning collectors of his time.
Patrick Bade
Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.