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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 5d

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-

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · 10d

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 · 15d

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 · 23d

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 · Sep 4

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 · Sep 3

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⬇️

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · Aug 27

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 · Aug 22

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 · Aug 13

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 · Aug 7

There will be so much excitement that it will be impossible to fall asleep.

London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · Aug 7

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 · Aug 5

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.

London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · Jul 26

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 · Jul 3

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...

avid Garrick: The Man Behind The Mask

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · Jun 26

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!

London Luminaries - Trailer for the Garrick's Temple Talk

YouTube video by London Luminaries

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · Jun 18

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 · Jun 10

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 · Jun 9

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 · May 28

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 · May 18

📣 @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 · May 18

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.

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London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · May 16

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.

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

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

www.pitzhanger.org.uk

London Luminaries @londonluminaries.bsky.social · May 9

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.

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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 · May 9

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 · Apr 28

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-...