Val Bott To Give Talk on Local Wills in the 18th Century
A discussion about gifts and bequests of Georgian residents of Brentford and Chiswick
Miniatures of Joshua Kirby & his daughter Sarah Trimmer. Picture: BCLHS
December 13, 2023
The next lecture to be hosted by the Brentford and Chiswick Local History Society will on the subject of Gifts & Bequests in Local Wills in the 18th Century.
Val Bott’s illustrated talk will be seasonally appropriate for the time of year when many are thinking about gifts and presents.
Georgian residents of Brentford and Chiswick bequeathed mementoes to their family and friends and Val has been studying their wills which reveal the richness of their possessions.
The items presented to family, friends, servants and business partners are often listed in some detail. These ranged from mourning rings through silver table ware, snuff boxes, tankards and candlesticks, miniatures and pocket watches, to furniture and clothing. Some can even be traced through more than one generation.
This will be an in-person event at the Chiswick Memorial Club, Bourne Place at 7.30pm on Monday 18 December and it will also be offered via Zoom. There is no charge to join this event but if you want to join on-line, reserve your place via Ticket Tailor.
Your ticket will provide the Zoom joining details.
A modest donation from visitors (non-members) is always welcome.
Membership of the Brentford & Chiswick Local History Society ensures that you receive details of the Society’s programme of talks and outings and entitles you to a copy of the annual Journal. From time to time there are opportunities to join a small research group or assist with a local history project.
Meetings, usually on the third Monday of the month, take place at Chiswick Memorial Club, Bourne Place, off Dukes Avenue opposite Chiswick Library. The membership year runs from January to December and the annual subscription costs £9.00. If you wish to join, either come along to one of the meetings, or
Print off, complete and send the membership form with your details and cheque for payment, or if you wish to use your credit or debit card through PayPal, click here but also send an email to membership@brentfordandchiswicklhs.org.uk giving your name, address, phone number, and confirmation that the society may contact you by email in the future.
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