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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
