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Hogarth's House
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Hogarth Lane
Great West Road
London
W4 2QN
England
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Collection details
Fine Art, Literature, Personalities
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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020 8994 6757
General information (Tel)
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0845 456 2800
E-mail
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info@cip.org.uk
Website
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www.hounslow.info/hogarthshouse
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Open
1 April-31 October
Tues-Fri 1300-1700
Sat-Sun 1300-1800
1 November-31 March
Tues-Fri 1300-1600
Sat-Sun 1300-1700
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Closed
Mon except Bank Holidays
Good Friday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day
January
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Description
Hogarth's House, built around 1700, was the country home of the great painter, engraver and satirist William Hogarth (1697-1764) from 1749 until his death. Hogarth's town house, in what is now Leicester Square, was demolished in 1870. Fortunately his rural retreat in Chiswick - where he lived with his wife, mother-in-law and sister - has survived, and now is an oasis in busy West London. Set behind old brick walls with delightful gardens containing Hogarth's mulberry tree, it retains a charm of its own where visitors can find out more about the 'Father of English Painting'. The house was first opened to the public as a museum to Hogarth in 1904, and was restored in 1997 for the tercentenary of Hogarth's birth. As well as learning about the story of Hogarth's life, the house also contains the most extensive collection of his engravings on permanent display.
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Key artists and exhibits
William Hogarth
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Articles
Hogarth House Acquires Rare William Hogarth Letter
Heritage Lottery Award For Restoring Hogarth's Chiswick Home
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
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Disability Access
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas
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Children and Families
Gardens open to public
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Facilities
Gardens open to public
Shop
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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