Tim’s walks: William Hogarth in Smithfield

Come with Tim on a further exploration of Smithfield walking in the footsteps of the great C18 painter and engraver William Hogarth. He has been called the father of English Art as he developed a style uniquely English, in fact, uniquely London. It was a reflection of the violence, hypocrisy, squalor and vitality of the streets of London. From humble beginnings he became wealthy and famous but fashions moved on and he never became part of the art establishment.

We will see where he was born, where he worked and where he rose to fame.

We’ll aim to visit 3 great historical institutions which he knew well:
The St. John’s Hospitallers gatehouse where he and his father once worked
Greater St Bartholomew’s church (used in four weddings and a funeral) which was once his parish church
And the one you probably haven’t seen before: the Great Hall of St Bartholomew’s hospital including its Hogarth Mural, recently restored to its former glory. We have exclusive tickets booked for this at 12 noon.

Afterwards we’ll go on to eat and drink in one of the great pubs of London.
We meet at Farmer J, 50 Cowcross Street Londonn EC1M 6 AL at 10.30 to start walking at 10.45
Fee is £12 payable by cash or card in the day or by bank transfer or PayPal.
Phone is O7846899156