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Celebrating the refurbishment of Boston Manor House, Brentford, 16 October 2023

A Brentford & Chiswick Local History Society talk in person and on-line John Collins, Hounslow’s Historic Houses Manager, has overseen the multi-million pound, award-winning restoration of Boston Manor House. His illustrated talk will show how a greater understanding of the building and recent research about its occupants have informed the new presentation for visitors This […]

Sir John Maynard’s 1690 funeral, online talk, 7pm, 12 October

There are still some tickets available for James Wisdom’s online talk about the remarkable mourning and funeral of Sir John Maynard in October 1690. Part of the autumn London Luminaries programme – the talk is free though donations are welcomed. Book on Ticketsource Maynard was effectively the Lord Chancellor and his much younger widow was […]

London Luminaries – forthcoming online talks

Don’t forget to book for the next part of the talks programme – free but donations of about £5 welcome and proceeds are divided between participating historic properties. The October and November programme includes talks relating to several sites on our patch: Love in the household: A glimpse into life at Boston Manor House Angela […]

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