Tuesday Talk: The People and Gardens of Twickenham Park

Welcome to our Summer Talks Series at the newly reopened Grove Gardens Chapel.

Over nine weeks, Habitats & Heritage host a range of expert speakers to give evening lectures to the public. Topics include local heritage such as the recently conserved Burton Mausoleum, the gardens at Twickenham Park, and JMW Turner’s life in Twickenham, as well as talks on caring for your local environment through domestic gardening and habitat conservation.

THIS WEEK: The People and Gardens of Twickenham Park 

Prof Andrew George, Local Historian and author of the recent publication The People and Gardens of Twickenham Park (2025) explores the ancient estate of Twickenham Park, now part of St Margarets, as a hub of political, social, religious and intellectual activity. It also was the site of important gardens, including those of Francis Bacon, Lucy Harington and Thomas Vernon (who introduced the Weeping Willow to this country). This talk will look at some of these colourful characters and the gardens that they created.

Book your tickets now: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GHLT

Grove Gardens Chapel is a step-free venue with accessible toilet facilities.
Parking is limited and we encourage the use of public transport where possible.
For more information about how to get to the chapel follow this link: https://habitatsandheritage.org.uk/planyourvisit_grovegardenschapel/