Love, Loss, and Longing at Ham House

Dr Hannah Mawdsley
A deep dive into some of the incredible stories of love, loss and longing that can be found in the collection at Ham House.

About the talk

This talk takes viewers on a deep dive into some of the incredible stories of love, loss and longing that can be found in the collection at Ham House. The items, many of which are not usually on view to the public, include a mourning ring, hair earrings, and a memorial plaque and painting. Their hidden histories cover everything from dramatic duelling deaths to romantic elopements.

About the speakers

Dr Hannah Mawdsley is Property Curator for the National Trust’s Ham House and Garden, a seventeenth-century Jacobean mansion on the bank of the River Thames near Richmond, London. She regularly contributes as an expert historical consultant for television and radio.

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