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An Insight into Franklin’s Female Relationships whilst here in London. Given by Lady Reid, one of Britain’s foremost Franklin Scholars.
Throughout his life, Benjamin Franklin forged extremely close and long-lasting relationships with many of his female friends. In London, his landlady’s daughter Polly Stevenson (later Hewson) became a second daughter to Franklin, and a sounding-board for many of his intellectual ideas. Long letters exchanged by the pair show a mutual interest in scientific discovery, and a life-long friendship saw Polly join Franklin’s own daughter, Sally, at his deathbed. Sometimes flirtatious, frequently witty, and always engaging, Franklin’s letters to his female friends provide a comprehensive picture of the many facets of this fascinating man.
(£5 standard, £3 concession. To book, call 020 7839 2006)
Talk takes place at:
Benjamin Franklin House
36 Craven Street
London
WC2N 5NF
(nearest tube Charing Cross)
tel: 0207 839 2006
email: info@benjaminfranklinhouse.org
web: www.benjaminfranklinhouse.org
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Lady Reid | talks |
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Date and Time: |
24 September 2008 at 6:30 pm |
Duration: | 1 hour 30 minutes |
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Venue: |
The Benjamin Franklin House |
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Tickets: |
£5 Standard, £3 Concession |
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To book for any event email info@benjaminfranklinhouse.org or phone 0207 839 2006 |
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