From Blickling to Bayt-al-Razzaz: Architecture and Adaptation Across Continents
The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1TF
What connects a Jacobean mansion in Norfolk with a Mamluk-Ottoman palace in the heart of Cairo? In this talk, Heather Jermy, General Manager at Blickling Estate, explores an inspiring international twinning project that links two historic sites facing the shared challenge of climate change. Discover how Blickling and Bayt al-Razzaz are working together across cultures and continents to protect heritage buildings, engage communities, and build resilience in a changing world—with stories, solutions, and the occasional surprise downpour.
Biography
Heather Jermy is General Manager of the National Trust’s Blickling Estate in Norfolk, a site of national importance for its historic buildings, collections, natural landscapes, and visitor experience. She leads the operational management of the estate and is responsible for driving conservation excellence and strategic planning.
Timings & Tours
- Wednesday 17 September:
- 1200-1300
Location & directions
The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 1TF
- Directions:
- This talk will be held in the Auditorium. Please make your way there once inside The Forum building.
- Contact on day:
- The Forum
- Telephone number:
- +441603727950
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
Accessibility details
Some tickets available on the door, subject to availability.
Additional information
Some tickets available on the door, subject to availability.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 90
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
