London Scientific Studies Lecture Theatre, London

English Heritage and the T raditional Paint Forum collaborated to host a one-day conference to discuss the work of John Fowler (1906-1997), the eminent interior decorator. He is remembered as one of the founder members of the influential firm Colefax & Fowler. In the course of his career Fowler had a dramatic impact on contemporary styles and the presentation of historic buildings. His interpretation of interiors has become a recognised period style in its own right and it is in this context that a range of speakers discussed his career, methods and lasting legacy.

Programme
-Welcome and Announcements, Helen Hughes
-Opening Address: The legacy of John Fowler, Sir Neil Cossons
-Working with John Fowler, Peter Inskip
-English Country House Style, Louise Ward
-Fowler and the National Trust, Tim Knox
-Recent Investigations of Fowler’s Schemes, Tina Sitwell
-‘Inspired by the Past’, Patrick Baty
-Colour in Historic Houses in Public Ownership, Dr Ian Bristow
-Fowler’s Work at Kelmarsh Hall, Marianne Suhr
-Conversation with the Painter: Recreating a Fowler Scheme (video footage)
Ken Cowens, Frank Garbutt & Tom Greening
-The Hall at Kelmarsh, Dr Ian Bristow
-Presenting the Historic Interior, Julian Harrap