George Roberts, Davington Priory and Faversham's LGBTQ+ history
Old Brewery Store, Faversham, Faversham · 11 February 2027
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A talk at the Old Brewery Store in Faversham on 11 February 2027, running from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm with doors at 6:30 pm. Dr Declan Wiffen and Tina Hagger look at the story of seed merchant George Roberts, who settled in Faversham in 1948 after being a footman, companion and lover of William Lygon, 7th Earl Beauchamp, and at an overlooked part of the town's LGBTQ+ history. Tickets are free for Faversham Society members and £5 for non-members, and booking in advance is recommended.
Highlights
- Talk on Faversham seed merchant George Roberts and the town's LGBTQ+ history
- Free for Faversham Society members, £5 for non-members
- Pre-booking recommended via the website or Visitor Information Centre
Getting there
Old Brewery Store, Faversham, ME13 7DY
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