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 […]
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 […]
Monday 18 September 2023, 7.30 pm A Brentford & Chiswick Local History Society talk in person and on-line An illustrated talk by David Shailes, sharing his recent research. The coal gas industry brought technical innovation, improved lighting and raised living standards for the poor. The local works took over Brentford’s Victorian river front but have […]
