21 November 2011
An illustrated talk on 18th century farming in Chiswick, by James Wisdom. This talk is based on recent research using an inventory of Burford’s property and possessions.
Layton’s Legacy: 100 Years on
17 October 2011, 7.30pm, at the Chiswick Memorial Club
Jon Cotton, formerly of the Museum of London, presents an illustrated talk about Thomas Layton (1819-1911) and some other antiquarian collectors of his time.
This talk marks the centenary of the bequest of Layton’s collection of antiquities, books, maps. Most of the artefacts are in the Museum of London where many are displayed in the London Before London Gallery.
A Hive of Industry
19 September 2011, 7.30pm at the Chiswick Memorial Club
An illustrated talk by Vanda Foster, Curator of Gunnersbury Park Museum. She will be exploring aspects of her current exhibition, highlighting some famous products made in Brentford and Chiswick.
The exhibition is open daily at the Museum, admission free, 11am to 5pm, April to October, 11am to 4pm, October to March.
