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Lady Glenconner's Picnic Papers
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'Full of delightful stories...a wonderful insight into the British obsession with al fresco eating' - Travel Gourmet From the peaks of the Himalayas to the historic grounds of Hampton Court, there’s always a perfect spot for a picnic! Anne Glenconner invites both old friends and new...
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Lady Glenconner invites both old friends and new acquaintances to join her in The Picnic Papers. Together, they explore the curious British obsession with dining alfresco, despite our famously unpredictable weather.
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'Full of delightful stories...a wonderful insight into the British obsession with al fresco eating' - Travel Gourmet
From the peaks of the Himalayas to the historic grounds of Hampton Court, there’s always a perfect spot for a picnic!
Anne Glenconner invites both old friends and new acquaintances to join her in The Picnic Papers. Featuring contributions from Bryan Adams, Graham Norton, Lorraine, Rupert Everett, Tina Brown, Freya Stark and many more, they explore the curious British obsession with dining alfresco, despite our famously unpredictable weather.
Picnics, it turns out, spark strong opinions. HRH Princess Margaret insisted on having hers at a proper table, while the indefatigable John Julius Norwich enjoyed 147 picnics over seven weeks in the Sahara. In stark contrast, writer James Lees-Milne simply loathed them.
Brimming with extraordinary tales and a few nostalgic recipes (though this is not a recipe book!) Lady Glenconner’s The Picnic Papers is an invitation to a delightful feast of memories and culinary delights.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781835012413
Publisher: Bedford Square Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 July 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bedford Square Publishers
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Lady Glenconner, born Anne Veronica Tennant on July 16, 1932, is best known for her close relationships with the British royal family and her role as Lady-in-Waiting to Princess Margaret. As the daughter of the 5th Earl of Leicester and wife of Colin Tennant, 3rd Baron Glenconner, she has long been immersed in the heart of high society. Her memoir, Lady in Waiting: My Extraordinary Life in the Shadow of the Crown, offered readers a riveting glimpse into her glamorous life, selling over 250,000 copies in the UK. With her subsequent books also achieving great success, Lady Glenconner's enchanting stories and genuine warmth have made her a beloved figure in the media and among the British public.
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