Gifts & Bequests in Local Wills in the 18th Century, 7.30pm, 18 December 2023

Miniatures of Joshua Kirby & his daughter Sarah Trimmer

An illustrated talk for the time of year when people are thinking about gifts and presents. Many Georgian residents of Brentford and Chiswick bequeathed mementoes to their family and friends. For this talk, Val Bott has been studying their wills which reveal the richness of their possessions in their bequests to family, friends, servants and business partners, which are often listed in some detail. These ranged from mourning rings through silver table ware, snuff boxes, tankards and candlesticks, miniatures and pocket watches, to furniture and clothing. Some can even be traced through more than one generation.

This will be an in-person event at the Chiswick Memorial Club, Bourne Place, W4, and it will also be offered via Zoom. There is no charge to join this event but if you want to join on-line, please reserve your place via Ticket Tailor at: https://buytickets.at/brentfordchiswicklocalhistorysociety/1086638

Your ticket will provide the Zoom joining details.

A modest donation from visitors (non-members) is always welcome

Sutton Court Farm in the 1720s, 7.30pm 20 November 2023

Burford’s fields added to Rocque’s map

A Brentford & Chiswick Local History Society talk in person and on-line

Daniel Burford farmed Chiswick’s largest 18th century farm on the Sutton Court estate. The inventory of Burford’s property, created when he died in 1726, contains rich detail. In his illustrated talk James Wisdom will use this remarkable document to reveal Burford’s home and its furnishings, his farm buildings, his animals, the layout of his fields and what he grew.

This will be an in-person event at the Chiswick Memorial Club, Bourne Place, W4, and it will also be offered via Zoom. There is no charge to join the audience and non-members are welcome. You do not need to book if you are coming in person, but if you want to join on-line, please reserve your place via Ticket Tailor

Your ticket will provide the Zoom joining details.

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

Boston Manor House in 1799 (Chiswick Local Studies Collection)

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 will be a free in-person event at the Chiswick Memorial Club, Bourne Place, W4, and it will also be offered via Zoom. If you want to join on-line, please reserve your place via TicketTailor. Your ticket will provide the Zoom joining details.

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