David Garrick- ‘The Man behind the Mask’
But what was it that set Garrick so far above his peers?
Syon’s role in the shaping of North America
Learn about Syon’s role in the shaping of North America – the extraordinary contribution of Syon House and its inhabitants in the development of the United States and Canada
Navigating Bounds of Loyalty- 18th Century Men of Twickenham in an Age of Political, Religious and Dynastic Instability
In 1715, two former Twickenham neighbours faced each other at the Battle of Sheriffmuir. Find out how architect James Gibbs and Secretary of State for Scotland James Johnston responded to the outcome of the battle.
A woman’s place: how the Royalist women of Ham House defended their own
Join Sarah McGrady, Collections and House Manager with the National Trust, and discover how the women of Ham House defended their home, fought for the crown and got away with it!
‘He has been here and fired a gun’: J.M.W. Turner, his fellow-painters and the critics
This talk will explore how Turner’s unorthodox methods of painting invoked cruel responses from his critics