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Lecture

Patrick Bade
The Waddesdon Bequest

Sunday 14.06.2026

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

An image of 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.