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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

On Thursday 1st October, 7pm, historian Kerry Apps will be delivering a Zoom talk about ‘Encountering Asia at Restoration-era Ham House'. Tickets are free, but donations are gratefully received and will be divided between the participating properties. londonluminaries.com

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Ricky Pound @whitegoldsword1708.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Following on from my London Luminaries talk last night, if you are planning on visiting Marble Hill House here is a ‘key’ to locating the classical symbolism in the Great Room. Look around you- there is much to behold!

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

On September 3rd Ricky Pound will be talking about ‘Henrietta Howard’s Mythology – Classical Symbolism and Allusion in the Decoration of Marble Hill House and Garden’. 7pm, tickets are free.

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Thursday 3rd September, 7pm Our next online talk features Ricky Pound who will be speaking about mythological symbolism in the decoration of Henrietta Howard’s Neo-Palladian Marble Hill House. Tickets are free but donations gratefully received. londonluminaries.com/upcoming-eve...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

There is still time to book your ticket for this evening talk! Please see attached.

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Our next online talk will take place at 7pm on Thursday 6th August where Trustee Lucy Littlewood will discuss the topic of bringing Joseph Mallord William Turner back to Sandycombe. Tickets are free but donations gratefully accepted. Book here⬇️ londonluminaries.com/talk/bringin...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We are excited that our next online talk on Thursday 2nd July features our new partner, Dr Johnson’s House, where Hyde Director Celine Luppo Mcdaid will explore the life, work and legacy of Dr Samuel Johnson. Tickets are free but donations appreciated. londonluminaries.com/talk/a-harml...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Queer Marble Hill Tour on June 18, 23, and 25. A tour in celebration of Pride Month explores Queer Georgian history with special focus on figures in Henrietta Howard's social circle. Tour bookings include a 1-hour tour of Marble Hill House www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-...

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Queer Marble Hill Guided Tour

Celebrate Pride Month with us! Join our Queer Marble Hill guided tour of Marble Hill House that uncovers its hidden LGBTQ+ stories.

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Our next online talk is on Thursday 4th June where community archeologist Alexis Haslam will be talking about ‘Chapels, charity, controversy and loss’. at Fulham Palace. The talk is free but donations are much appreciated. A combined ticket is available- londonluminaries.com/talk/chapels...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Join Historian & Property Manager Ricky Pound as he talks live in the Great Room at Marble Hill House on Thursday 21st May at 6.30pm. The subject: ‘Henrietta Howard and the Collecting of Chinese Porcelain in the 18th century’ tickets are limited ⬇️ www.ticketsource.com/marble-hill-...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

There is still time to book for this evening’s online talk which will see two trustees from Pope’s Grotto talking about the recent conservation -and reveal a special surprise! Book here- londonluminaries.com/talk/many-ha...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Our next London Luminaries talk takes place on Thursday 7th May and features speakers in discussion from the Pope’s Grotto Preservation Trust. The talk is free but donations wholeheartedly received! Combined ticket available. londonluminaries.com/upcoming-eve...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

More talks on our local history courtesy of our partner Marble Hill! www.ticketsource.com/marble-hill-...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

There is still time to book your ticket for our first online talk on Thursday 2nd April at 7pm where curator Gary Enstone asks the question ‘Did Virginia Woolf really hate Richmond?. Book your tickets here- www.ticketsource.com/luminaries/t...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Our first talk in the new series features our new partner, the Museum of Richmond, where curator Gary Enstone asks the question ‘Did ‘Virginia Woolf Really Hate Richmond?'. The talk is free, but any donations are gratefully received. londonluminaries.com/talk/did-vir...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

We are delighted to share the poster with you for Series 8 of our online talks! Each talk is followed by our popular question & answer session. Combined ticket recommended with all donations split equally between the participating properties. Book here- londonluminaries.com/spotlight-ta...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Looking forward to supporting our partners in this.

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

We are delighted to announce that tickets for the 2026 series of online talks are now available from the our website- londonluminaries.com/upcoming-eve... This year we are also joined by new partners The Museum of Richmond and Dr Johnson’s House. Buy the combined ticket & save money!

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

We are delighted to announce that from April we will have online talks from the following properties- Museum of Richmond Pope’s Grotto Fulham Palace Dr Johnson’s House Turner’s House Marble Hill House Ham House William Morris Society More info coming soon!

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Please scan the attached image and also follow us on Instagram. It would be much appreciated! Thanks!

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

The London Luminaries will return soon and will include new properties the Museum of Richmond and Dr Johnson’s House. Watch this space for further details and a link to the info and bookings page. We look forward to having you back on board with us!

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The Twickenham Museum @twickenhammuseum.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

youtu.be/M7Cbmr-y8zY?... The latest London Luminaries talk featuring Ed Harris from the Twickenham Museum is now on You Tube! Follow the link below to watch. Happy viewing!

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Twickenham Museum presents Tea and Empathy: The Twinings Tea Dynasty & Social Housing

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

There is still time to book a ticket for tomorrow evenings (04/11/25) online talk, the last in the present series. Ed Harris will be talking about the Twining Tea Dynasty and social housing in and around Twickenham. Book here- londonluminaries.com/talk/tea-and...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

There is still time to get tickets for our online talk this Thursday at 7pm- ‘From Pageboy to Proprietor: the Extraordinary Life of James Cumberlidge with Nadege Forde-Vidal from Chiswick House. Book here- londonluminaries.com/talk/from-pa...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Our penultimate online talk in the current series of talks will focus on Chiswick House, Lord & Lady Burlington and the extraordinary life of their servant, James Cumberlidge It will take place on Thursday 6th November at 7pm. Book here- londonluminaries.com/talk/from-pa...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

There is still time to book yourself a ticket for this evening’s online talk from Fulham Palace. With three online talks left in the current season why not buy the combined ticket for just £10? That’s just £3.33 per talk! Tickets available here👎 www.ticketsource.co.uk/luminaries/t...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

With three online talks left in the current season why not buy the combined ticket for just £10? That’s just £3.33 per talk! Next talk from Fulham Palace 2nd October. Tickets available here👎 www.ticketsource.co.uk/luminaries/t...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

We are delighted to announce that the next online event takes place on Thursday 2nd October at 7pm where community archaeologist Alex Haslam will deliver his talk ‘Upstairs/Downstairs: a view of the lives of the residents and servants of Fulham Palace’. www.ticketsource.co.uk/luminaries/t...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Special unveiling of the new blue plaque commemorating the time #JMWTurner spent as a youth living with his uncle’s family in Brentford. Present was the Mayor of Hounslow, MP Ruth Cadbury and two of Turner’s decedents. At the Weir Bar.

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Still time to book your ticket for tomorrows online event (04/09/25) at 7pm where curator Dr Hannah Mawdsley will deliver a talk called ‘Written in the Stars’: The conservation and discoveries of Ham’s celestial and terrestrial Senex globes’. Book⬇️ londonluminaries.com

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Still time to book your ticket for our next online event (04/09/25) at 7pm where curator Dr Hannah Mawdsley will deliver a talk called ‘Written in the Stars’: The conservation and discoveries of Ham’s celestial and terrestrial Senex globes’. Book➡️ londonluminaries.com/talk/written...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

The next London Luminaries online event takes place on Thursday 4th September at 7pm where curator Dr Hannah Mawdsley will deliver a talk called 'Written in the Stars': The conservation and discoveries of Ham's celestial and terrestrial Senex globes'. Tickets are free with optional donation of £5.

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Our latest talk is available to see via the link👇 youtu.be/tnQCQUrIIJI?fe… Each talk is followed by a lively question & answer session. These are not recorded but can be seen live following each talk. Click here for the upcoming talks in this series👇londonluminaries.com/luminaries-s...s/

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

There is still time (just) to get yourself a ticket for this evening London Luminaries online talk at 7pm- more information here- londonluminaries.com/talk/a-remar...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

We are very sad to hear of the passing of Derek Purnell, former Director of Strawberry Hill House. Derek was always a generous supporter of the London Luminaries. His passion, kindness, generosity and commitment to the arts will always be fondly remembered by all of us.

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

On Thursday 7th August at 7pm curator Helen Elletson will be talking about ‘‘A Remarkable Woman’: The Extraordinary Life and Career of May Morris’. Tickets are available here- ‘https://londonluminaries.com/talk/a-remarkable-woman-the-extraordinary-life-and-career-of-may-morris/

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Link to the Clive Francis talk tonight ‘David Garrick- ‘The Man behind the Mask’. An absolute London Luminaries masterclass! Watch it now (or later!). www.youtube.com/watch?v=aghP...

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avid Garrick: The Man Behind The Mask

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

We are proud to present our next talk on Thursday 3rd July when the brilliant and very entertaining Clive Francis will talk on ‘David Garrick- ‘The Man behind the Mask’. Special preview here- youtu.be/4M4gC_Ny4vU Please book here- londonluminaries.com/talk/david-gar… See you then!

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London Luminaries - Trailer for the Garrick's Temple Talk

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

We are looking forward to the next London Luminaries talk on Wednesday 3rd July at 7pm. Here Clive Francis will be talking about ‘#DavidGarrick- ‘The Man behind the Mask’. To book your ticket and for further information see below⬇️ londonluminaries.com/talk/david-g...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Tickets are now available for Titian and his Life at Marble Hill House, Twickenham on Thursday 12th June 2025 at 6:00PM www.ticketsource.co.uk/luminaries/t...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Fantastic to see our partner property, @HamHouseNT on ‘Hidden Treasures of the National Trust- Series 3: 4- Women on the Frontline’. What a lovely Chinese lacquered screen dating to the late Ming/ early Qing dynasties, beautiful painting & textiled chairs!

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The Twickenham Museum @twickenhammuseum.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

This Saturday our volunteer and local historian Stanley will be presenting short talks on the Twickenham Boer War memorial at 12 & 1pm. The museum is free to enter with no need to book. Also take the time to view our new display on JMW Turner and West London on the first floor.

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Pope's Grotto Preservation Trust @popesgrotto.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

📣 @londonluminaries.bsky.social Live: Contemporary Arts & Cultural Heritage. Join us at #orleanshouse on 28 May to hear speakers from #popesgrotto #pitzhangermanor #bostonmanorhouse 🎫https://londonluminaries.com/talk/london-luminaries-live-contemporary-arts-cultural-heritage/

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Ricky Pound @whitegoldsword1708.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

A few tickets are still available for ‘London Luminaries London Live: Contemporary Arts & Cultural Heritage’ on Wednesday 28th May at Orleans House Gallery. I shall be talking about how digital technology has brought a lost cultural treasure back to life. londonluminaries.com/talk/london-...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

www.pitzhanger.org.uk/whatson/lond... Join speakers on Thursday June 5th as they talk about the architecture of Soane’s Pitzhanger Manor and Turner’s Sandycombe Lodge. Use London Luminaries exclusive code SOANE&TURNER to get a reduced ticket price of £8.00 at checkout.

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Pitzhanger - Soane & Turner: If These Walls Could Talk…

Check out all the events and exhibitions we have coming up at Pitzhanger.

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

On Saturday 17th May and Saturday 31st volunteer and local history volunteer Stanley will be talking about our newly installed tablet commemorating the Twickenham men who fought in the Boer War. At midday and 1pm. Free entry & no need to book. twickenham-museum.org.uk/latest-news/...

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Volunteer Ten Minute Talk on the Twickenham Boer War Plaque - Twickenham Museum

Guests included Twickenham MP Munira Wilson and ward councillors John Coombs, James Chard and Julia Medan-Watts.

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Join us on Wednesday 28th May for our second live event from Orleans House Gallery. ‘London Luminaries Live: Contemporary Arts & Cultural Heritage’ will feature speakers from Pope’s Grotto, Pitzhanger Manor, Boston Manor & Orleans House. Book ⬇️ londonluminaries.com/talk/london-...

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

The next LondonLuminaries talk is this Thursday 1st May at 7pm when Tate curator & Turner expert Nicola Moorby will be talking on the subject of ‘Turner and Walter Fawkes: A Friendship of Art and Animals’. Book here⬇️ londonluminaries.com/talk/turner-...

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