The Friends of Turner’s House
INTRODUCTION
Professor Harold Livermore at the front gate of Sandycombe Lodge, Twickenham in 2006
It is not widely known that a house designed by the celebrated English artist J.M.W. Turner RA, (1775-1851), for his own use, has survived to the present day in Twickenham in south-west London.
Professor Harold Livermore, with his late wife Ann, rescued Turner’s house from destitution in the years following the second World War and still lives there today. The house has a GLC Blue Plaque by the front door to commemorate its historic link to the famous painter.
Professor Livermore, who is now in his nineties, wishes to secure the future of the house for the nation and has established a Trust to which he will leave the house on his death.
The Friends of Turner’s House was set up in 2004 to support Professor Livermore in his aim to preserve the house for the nation. The Friends, through their activities, promote knowledge of Turner, his house and garden and his time in Twickenham. Professor Livermore is leaving his archive of Turner material to the Trust and the Friends are supporting its conservation.
The Friends receive a regular newsletter and arrange an annual programme of visits, gatherings and talks. They have established links with other arts bodies in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames where Turner’s house is located, and with national organisations dedicated to the study, education and promotion of Turner’s work.
If you would like to support our work, and participate in our activities, please consider joining the Friend. You will find details on this web site.
TURNER’S TWICKENHAM NEWS PROGRAMME MEMBERSHIP SHOP