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A Profiles of the Past story, the life of William Hamlet the Elder

The Regency Town House, 13 Brunswick Square, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1EH

  • 09 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

Newly discover information about the artist William Hamlet the Elder (c.1749-1822) evidences that he was of African descent, join us to learn about him and his family.

Our Profiles of the Past silhouette expert, Brian Wellings, has pieced together the life history of William Hamlet the Elder and some of his offspring, shining a light on several generations of highly talented individuals who succeed against considerable odds.

This talk covers Hamlet's early life, his work for fashionable society and Royalty, and the lives of his offspring in the USA.

Note: The Regency Town House coordinates many HODs events across the city. To see our full listings or obtain information about last minute changes, go to https://www.rth.org.uk/hods24

Timings & Tours

Monday 09 September:
1130-1230

Location & directions

The Regency Town House, 13 Brunswick Square, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, BN3 1EH

Directions:
Our talk is at No. 13 - what3words location of front door: owners/lock/cross
Contact on day:
Nick Tyson
Telephone number:
+441273206306

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Please pre-book via the link below.
Booking contact name:
Nick Tyson
Booking telephone number:
+441273206306
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://app.tickettailor.com/events/thebrunswicktowncharitabletrusttheregencytownhouse/1327510
Booking opens:
12 Aug 2024 12:00 PM

Accessibility details

Accessibility details: We are a five-storey Grade I listed historic building of the 1820s. We have no elevator and access to all but the GF requires the use of stairs. If you require seating in the different areas of the house that are visited, please advise us at least 24 hours prior to your arrival via: [email protected]. Unfortunately, this event is staged at LGF level and is not accessible. Thank you.

Additional information

The Regency Town House coordinates many HODs events across the city, see our full listings or to check for updates on this event and any last-minute changes, please see https://rth.org.uk/hods24 and http://www.heritageopendays.org.uk

Max no of people per tour:
20
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s)

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