George Roberts, Davington Priory and Faversham’s LGBTQ+ history

Dr Declan Wiffen and Tina Hagger tell the story of Faversham seed merchant George Roberts and his earlier life with William Lygon, 7th Earl Beauchamp.

The talk follows George Roberts from his arrival in Faversham in 1948, where he sold seeds to prominent customers, back to his earlier years as companion to William Lygon, 7th Earl Beauchamp. Dr Declan Wiffen and Tina Hagger place Roberts’s life in the history of Faversham and the town’s LGBTQ+ past. The talk is at the Old Brewery Store; doors open at 6:30 pm and the programme runs 7:30–9:00 pm. Advance booking is required; free for Society members and £5 for non-members.