The Romance of the Grand Tour

Today's podcast is about how The Grand Tour enriched our cultural heritage.

How our Souvenirs have changed over the years. We bring back fridge magnets and keyrings. Our ancestors brought back Canalettoes and Italian Bronzes. 

Our country’s heritage and style owes so much to the Grand Tour- a cultural rite of passage for yesterday’s upper class. 

We owe so much to the decadent, extravagant Grand Tour that thrived from the 17th century. Cultural caviar, perhaps, but there is no denying our history is all the richer for the aristocratic gap-year taken by our fellow travellers, centuries ago. 

Come join me for a little tour of The Tour.