Story by Joe Acklam

Famous antiques expert and former Teddington resident, Paul Martin, will be heading to Brentford's Syon House to deliver a special talk and tour on the history of the building this Spring.

Martin, who grew up in Teddington, and is the presenter of BBC's Flog It! and Channel 5's The Great Auction Showdown, is set to visit Brentford April 20th to deliver a talk and a tour of the historic Syon House. 

Syon House was built in 1547 and has been the London home to the Duke of Northumberland since the 16th century which has played witness to several major historic events, such as the imprisonment of Queen Katherine Howard, the exploding body of Henry VIII, and a visit from Pocahontas. 

Martin said: "Syon House really is a 'must-see' for me - there's so much to learn and that's why I keep coming back. It is an architectural delight that has been lived in by the same family for generations and beautifully curated. 

"It's a lesson in history and heritage for all art and antique lovers that brings together works of Robert Adam, Thomas Chippendale and Capability Brown and is a celebration of their obsession to excellence and detail, not to mention the vast collections from The Grand Tour, where the neo-classical meets the classical and in places transports you back to ancient Rome." 

The former Teddington local will be hosting a talk in the neoclassical Great Hall designed by Robert Adam, followed by a house tour and then afternoon tea and book signing in the stunning Great Conservatory.  

Sarah Ponder, Marketing & Visitor Services Assistant at Syon House, said: "We are greatly looking forward to Paul coming to Syon House to provide his expert perspective on the property and the collections we have. 

"Paul's outstanding knowledge combined with his charismatic personality means he is a popular figure with TV viewers and antiques enthusiasts, and we are certain this will be an enjoyable afternoon for everyone." 

To find out more and book tickets, visit the link HERE.