On Monday 14 September 2026 a group from The Arts Society Gravesend visited Syon House and Gardens in Brentford. Syon House has a link to Gravesend as it was the place from where Princess Pocahontas departed on her journey to return to America. She and her husband lived in a house in the grounds of Syon House under the patronage of the owners, the Percy family, while in England. The house no longer exists. Unfortunately, she never reached home as she contracted an illness enroute and died and was subsequently buried in Gravesend.
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27 Aug 2019
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27 Aug 2019
Sample what The Arts Society has to offer with our upcoming taster event Leeds
29 Jul 2019
Supported by a grant from The Arts Society, Omnibus Theatre, Clapham have been able to continue their fantastic free theatre programme - Routes for local 8 – 11 year olds.
29 Jul 2019
See how a grant from The Arts Society helped St Albans Museum & Gallery unlock the mysteries of a long forgotten cabinet and support a most unusual volunteering opportunity.
27 Jul 2019
On 3 July a party of 20 children from Kilham School enjoyed a visit to two of Hull’s museums.
