Date/Time
Date(s) - 5th Sep 2022
14:00-15:45
Location
St Philip & St James Church
Categories
The Rise and Fall of the Honourable Miss Monson
During the early nineteenth century, Cheltenham’s housing stock increased dramatically from 710 in 1801, to an estimated 4,027, with 774 more being built, in June 1826. Large numbers of individuals were involved in the town’s building industry as developers, speculators and builders.
One of the most unusual, in terms of age, gender and social background, was the Honourable Katherine Monson (1754–1843), who built at least twenty houses on the north side of the town – including St Margaret’s Terrace – between 1804 and the late 1820s before going bankrupt in 1828. This talk considers what is known of her remarkable life and work and highlights a hitherto little-known aspect of the town’s building history, namely the role of women.
Dr Steven Blake worked for thirty years at Cheltenham Art Gallery and Museum, eventually filling the post of museum and collections manager, before taking early retirement in 2006. He is a former trustee, chair and now a vice-president of the Holst Birthplace Trust. He is a founder member and former chair of Cheltenham Local History Society and has a particular interest in the building history of early nineteenth century Cheltenham.
Cost per person: £10, to include tea/coffee
If you have any questions please phone Alison on 01242 519413.
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