Paul Mellon (1907-1999) was one of the most influential transatlantic philanthropists of the 20th century: an American by birth, a Briton by instinct and education, and a collector whose extraordinary generosity permanently reshaped cultural institutions on both sides of the Atlantic. Thirty years go, a bequest from Paul Mellon to World Monuments Fund led to the establishment of the Paul Mellon Fund for Architectural Preservation in Great Britain, which has supported WMF's work across the UK ever since.

To mark WMF Britain's 30th anniversary, we invite you to join us for a special lecture by WMF Britain Trustee Professor Sir David Cannadine. He will reflect on Paul Mellon's remarkable life and legacy, and explore how Mellon's enduring values continue to find expression through the work of World Monuments Fund today.