The Birth of the Gothic Novel in Twickenham
Event
Overview
Join us for a literary talk with readings from ‘The Castle of Otranto’ by Horace Walpole.
Join us for a drink from 5.30pm. A glass of bubbly or a non-alcoholic alternative is included in the ticket price. The tour will take place 6-7pm.
This talk will be delivered by Alison Stacey. Alison has always had a love of history. She was a local teacher of English and the Classics for over 35 years and joined Marble Hill as a volunteer in 2020. Since joining the team, Alison has revelled in the nuances of the Georgian era. She has a fascination with and a deep understanding of the historic links between the house, the life of Henrietta Howard and the creative world that she inhabited.
Join us for a drink from 5.30pm. A glass of bubbly or a non-alcoholic alternative is included in the ticket price. The tour will take place 6-7pm.
This talk will be delivered by Alison Stacey. Alison has always had a love of history. She was a local teacher of English and the Classics for over 35 years and joined Marble Hill as a volunteer in 2020. Since joining the team, Alison has revelled in the nuances of the Georgian era. She has a fascination with and a deep understanding of the historic links between the house, the life of Henrietta Howard and the creative world that she inhabited.