The Private Life of Chiswick House

Chiswick House has had a wealth of prominent residents and visitors – from the renowned composer Handel to the infamous Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire. However, this talk focuses on Chiswick House’s lesser-known characters: specifically, some of the Black people who lived there during the 18th century.

Watch this video to find out more about how reading historical sources creatively can give us new insight into the experiences of the 18th century Black community in London.