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Hogarth’s House closed to visitors for refurbishment in September 2008. The refurbishment project has been delayed by the fact that the House sustained damage in a fire in the summer of 2009. However, it will reopen – beautifully restored – in November 2011. It will have new displays and a lively programme of activities.The project has cost over £400,000 and is supported by a grant of £312,400 from the Heritage Lottery Fund, plus additions grants from the John & Ruth Howard Charitable Trust, the Old Chiswick Protection Society and the William Hogarth Trust.

The project will refurbish the structure and the interior of the house and create new displays about the Hogarths, their lives and others who have lived in the house. The second floor will be transformed into a museum, with a learning area where individual students and groups of all ages can view Hogarth’s prints at close quarters. The grant will also contribute towards the costs of employing an Outreach Officer for two years whose role is to encourage greater use of the house within the community and surrounding areas.

New web pages, learning resources and a programme of exhibitions are also to be developed over the two year project. New gates, improved signage and better access to the property are also planned as part of the refurbishment. The Outreach Officer, John Collins, will be pleased to hear from schools and other groups who wish to plan visits to the House after its re-opening. The new learning resources will be tailored to support the National Curriculum.

The House will be managed by JLIS, who run all of Hounslow’s leisure and cultural services.