Sutton Court Farm in the 18th Century


James Wisdom to discuss the inventory of Daniel Burford's property

Sutton Court Farm in the 18th Century Sutton Court Farm. Picture: BCLHSe

November 12, 2023

The next meeting of the Brentford and Chiswick Local History Society will be a talk by James Wisdom on Sutton Court Farm in the 1720s.

Daniel Burford farmed Chiswick’s largest 18th century farm on the Sutton Court estate. The inventory of Burford’s property, created when he died in 1726, contains rich detail.

James Wisdom will use this remarkable document to reveal Burford’s home and its furnishings, his farm buildings, his animals, the layout of his fields and what he grew.

This will be an in-person event at the Chiswick Memorial Club, Bourne Place, W4 at 7.30pm on Monday 20 November and it will also be offered via Zoom. There is no charge to join the audience and non-members are welcome. You do not need to book if you are coming in person, but if you want to join on-line, reserve your place via Ticket Tailor.

Your ticket will provide the Zoom joining details.


Burford’s fields added to Rocque’s map

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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