Celebrating the Refurbishment of Boston Manor House
The Brentford and Chiswick Local History Society hosts a talk by John Collins
The interior of the House after restoration. Picture: Boston Manor House
October 12, 2023
The Brentford and Chiswick Local History Society is returning to the Chiswick Memorial Club for its programme of talks for autumn. The events can also be access by Zoom technology allowing.
The next meeting of the Brentford and Chiswick Local History Society will feature a talk on the refurbishment of Boston Manor House in Brentford
John Collins, Hounslow's Historic Houses Manager, has overseen the multi-million pound, award-winning restoration of Boston Manor House. He will show how a greater understanding of the building and recent research about its occupants have informed the new presentation for visitors.
Mr Collins has also overseen Hogarth’s House since it reopened to the public after a major refurbishment in 2011 and been a key figure in the Mulberry Garden project at the house, a five year National Lottery Heritage Fund funded scheme which saw a new learning studio built and a redesigned exhibition garden both open to the public in 2021. Before this he was Community Development Manager at Imperial War Museum North and has a background in the field of community engagement with historic sites and their collections.
The meeting takes place on Monday 16 October at 7.30pm at the usual venue of the Chiswick Memorial Club at Bourne Place.
This will be a free in-person event but if you want to join on-line, reserve your place via TicketTailor. Your ticket will provide the Zoom joining details.
Future Talks from the Society
Monday 20 November 7.30pm
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Sutton Court Farm in the 1720s: Chiswick’s largest 18 th century farm Daniel Burford farmed the huge Sutton Court estate. In this illustrated talk James Wisdom will use the inventory created when Burford died in 1726 to reveal his home, its furnishings, his farm buildings, his animals, his fields and what he grew. |
Monday 18 December 7.30pm
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Gifts & bequests in local wills At the time of year when people are thinking about presents, Val Bott will share some anecdotes from her study of the wills of 18th century local residents. Besides buildings and land they left personal possessions, silverware, furniture and clothing as well as gifts of money to family, friends, servants and business partners.
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Membership of the Brentford & Chiswick Local History Society ensures that you receive details of the Society’s programme of talks and outings and entitles you to a copy of the annual Journal. From time to time there are opportunities to join a small research group or assist with a local history project.
Meetings, usually on the third Monday of the month, take place at Chiswick Memorial Club, Bourne Place, off Dukes Avenue opposite Chiswick Library. The membership year runs from January to December and the annual subscription costs £9.00. If you wish to join, either come along to one of the meetings, or
Print off, complete and send the membership form with your details and cheque for payment, or if you wish to use your credit or debit card through PayPal, click here but also send an email to membership@brentfordandchiswicklhs.org.uk giving your name, address, phone number, and confirmation that the society may contact you by email in the future.
You may also be interested in
● Talks from the London Luminaries group, October and November 2023
Fourteen West London historic houses, including Boston Manor House, Gunnersbury Park Museum and Hogarth's House, run talks programmes. Tickets for the autumn series on the theme of Love and Death can be booked here for free but donations welcome
● Gunnersbury Park Museum: a major exhibition about the sci-fi film and television industry in West London will open in late October. Admission free
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