Join historian, London expert, and English Heritage veteran Steven Brindle to explore one of Chawton's most unique treasures: our 1746 map of London created by surveyor John Rocque. The remarkably detailed map, printed in 26 sheets, decorates an 8-panel screen in Chawton's tapestry gallery and is the topic of a new book, London in the 18th Century. (Copies will be available for purchase on the evening.) There are only a handful of examples in the world of the map mounted as a complete set. Guests will gather in the great hall for a glass of wine or a soft drink and nibbles while Steven Brindle explains why this treasure is so important. You'll then have the opportunity to go upstairs to take a close look at the map, with Steven there to answer your questions.
Tickets for drinks and the talk: £15
| Season (1 Oct 2026) | ||
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| Day | Times | |
| Thursday | 17:30 | - 19:00 |
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Chawton House, HampshireElizabethan manor with links to Jane Austen, collections reflecting 400+ years of a single family’s ownership, and a world-class library of early women writers. Small museum celebrating women’s history. RHS partner garden, tea room with home-made delights.
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