186. The New Elizabethan Age

Published: May 19, 2022, 1 a.m.

b"The longest reigning monarch in British history, Elizabeth II acceded to the throne 70 years ago.\\n\\nTo mark the occasion, Tom and Dominic are joined by Frances Christie, Deputy Chairman of Sotheby's UK and Ireland, who specialises in 20th century British art and culture. Together they drill down into some of the cultural, artistic and historic happenings that have taken place during the Queen's reign.\\n\\nSotheby's, the sponsors of this episode, are putting on a celebratory month-long programme of exhibitions and events to dovetail with the Platinum Jubilee celebrations.\\n\\nSix of the pieces on display are discussed in detail during the pod, ranging from a Warhol portrait to the tiara that Princess Diana wore on her wedding day.\\n\\nFor more information on Sotheby's exhibitions, visit:\\nsothebys.com/jubilee\\n\\nJoin\\xa0The Rest Is History Club\\xa0for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community.\\n\\nProducer: Dom Johnson\\nExec Producers: Jack Davenport & Tony Pastor\\n\\n*The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*:\\n\\nTom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia!\\n\\nBuy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com\\n\\nTwitter:\\xa0\\n\\n@TheRestHistory\\n\\n@holland_tom\\n\\n@dcsandbrook\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"