The Historians of Brentford & Chiswick , 15 April 7.30pm

The Historians of Brentford & Chiswick
Monday 15 April 7.30pm

In this talk James Wisdom will be introducing some of the authors who have researched and written the history of our area since the 17th century. Amongst them were some remarkable characters. They range from Georgian gentlemen antiquarians, Victorian and later politicians, and journalists, to early 20th century librarians and today’s recent researchers and writers. The influence of their writings can be found in the way we think about Brentford and Chiswick today.

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 but if you want to take part on-line, please reserve your place via Ticket Tailor at:

https://buytickets.at/brentfordchiswicklocalhistorysociety/1219232

Your ticket will provide the Zoom joining details.

Who lived at Boston Manor House in the 17th & 18th centuries? Monday 18 March 2024

Who lived at Boston Manor House in the 17th & 18th centuries?
7.30pm, Monday 18 March 2024

This illustrated talk by Steph Hagan will focus upon the occupants of Boston Manor House as a private home and what we know about their lives, including Lady Mary Reade who completed it in 1623 and the Clitherows who owned it from the 1670s. Steph was the principal researcher on the history of the property for the recent refurbishment of the estate.

This will be an in-person event at the Chiswick Memorial Club, Bourne Place, W4, and it will also be offered via Zoom. All are welcome

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/1178936

Your ticket will provide the Zoom joining details.

The Chiswick walled gardens of Sir Stephen Fox & 1st Earl of Wilmington, 19 February 2024

Neighbours of the more famous Lord Burlington: the gardens of Sir Stephen Fox (1627-1716) & Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington (1674-1743)
7.30pm, Monday 19 February 2024

While Lord Burlington’s Chiswick gardens are amongst the most famous in the country what do we know of the gardens next door which were later acquired, adapted and incorporated into the present estate? Much new information that has recently come to light in the archives at Chatsworth and elsewhere will be revealed by Dr Sally Jeffery, architectural and garden historian, in this illustrated talk.

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 take part on-line, please reserve a place via Ticket Tailor at: https://buytickets.at/brentfordchiswicklocalhistorysociety/1150784 – your ticket will provide the Zoom joining details.

Please note that copies of David Jacques’ history of the gardens at Chiswick House will be on sale at our special price of £30 at the meeting – bring your pocket money to buy it in person (we don’t yet have a card reader!) or buy via Paypal on our website online

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