Join Castle in the Clouds Curator Robin Sherman for a look at Tom Plant, the millionaire shoe industrialist who built the Lucknow Mansion. We'll delve into his meteoric rise in the shoe production industry, the innovative production strategies that made his fortune, and the shoe machinery war that eventually ended his career.

About the presenter

Robin Sherman is the Curator & Director of Preservation for Castle in the Clouds. In addition to overseeing the Castle’s historic collections and ongoing restoration, Robin is passionate about sharing the property’s long history with visitors. She’s been with the Castle since 2016.