The Hardman’s House
Step back in time to the 1950s in this fascinating home and photographic studio.
“It is as though Hardman walked out one morning after a particularly hectic night in the dark room and forgot to come back” – Dame Beryl Bainbridge
The award winning landscape and portrait photographer Edward Chambré Hardman [1898-1988] and his wife and business partner, Margaret, lived on Rodney Street for over 40 years from 1948. Famous artists such as Margot Fonteyn, Ivor Novello, Michael Redgrave, Patricia Routledge and Leonard Rossiter all sat for a portrait in their home.
The Hardmans’ House (59 Rodney Street, Liverpool) is the most complete collection of a photographer’s work and studio from the mid 20th century anywhere in the world that we know of, complete with all the vintage ephemera of their daily life.
Visitors to The Hardman’s House can book a fascinating tour and walk through the four floor Georgian town house and see their working studio, office and living quarters, kept intact as it was when they lived there. The house is jam packed with fascinating art, antiques and vintage treasure. A unique time capsule of Liverpool life and creativity.
The Hardman’s House collection is part of the National Trust Liverpool portfolio.
Opening Times:
March – October
Wednesday – Saturday
Tours start from 11am – 3:30pm
Price:
Adult £6.50 / Child £3.25 / Family £16.25
FREE for National Trust members
October offer:
Choose one of six FREE Edward Chambré Hardman prints with every tour booked at The Hardmans’ House until 29 October.
*One 10” x 8” print per person per tour. There are four prints to choose from including: The Copse, Museum Steps, Ivor Novello, Memories of Avignon, Shadow of the Aqueduct and The Arch Royal. Wwhile stocks last.
Booking information:
To book a visit call 0151 709 6261 or email thehardmanshouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
