William Hogarth's Birthday

Remembered with flowers in annual tribute

The William Hogarth Trust placed its customary wreath of autumn flowers at the foot of Hogarth's statue in Chiswick High Road on his birthday.

The wreath-laying took place noon on 10 November. 

Pictured are trustees (l-r) Jason Bowyer, Rosalind Elliott and chairman, Val Bott

Hogarth was born in Smithfield in 1697. He acquired his second home in Chiswick in 1749, close to several of his friends' homes.

He died on October 25/26th, 1764.

For further information on Hogarth, go to; http://williamhogarthtrust.org.uk/?p=896

November 16, 2013