NT The Hardmans' House

NT The Hardmans' House The Official National Trust page for The Hardman's House, 59 Rodney Street, Liverpool Step back in time and experience the 1950s. It helps us to learn and grow.

In this time capsule of post-war years you will glimpse the life of an extraordinary couple; renowned photographer Edward Chambré Hardman and his gifted wife Margaret who lived and worked together in this remarkable Georgian house for 40 years, keeping everything, changing nothing. We're here to respond to queries Mon-Fri 9-5.
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Did you visit The Hardmans’ Liverpool A Legacy in Light: from Street to Studio exhibition at Liverpool Central Library t...
09/06/2026

Did you visit The Hardmans’ Liverpool A Legacy in Light: from Street to Studio exhibition at Liverpool Central Library this weekend?

Continue your journey into the world of Edward Chambré and Margaret Hardman with a visit to The Hardmans’ House at 59 Rodney Street, Liverpool - the home and photography studio where many of their iconic images were created.

Guided tours take place every Friday and the last Saturday of each month until 26 September.

Book your place now 📸

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/liverpool-lancashire/the-hardmans-house

The Hardmans’ Liverpool A Legacy in Light: from Street to Studio exhibition opens today and runs until 28 September 2026...
05/06/2026

The Hardmans’ Liverpool A Legacy in Light: from Street to Studio exhibition opens today and runs until 28 September 2026. 📸

See Liverpool through the photographic eyes of the Hardmans, from evocative pre-war streets to nostalgic studio portraiture. Discover in this free exhibition at Liverpool Central Library how their vision compares with city life experiences today.

You can find the exhibition on display in the Hornby Library part of the Central Library in Liverpool.

This event is supported by CEWE.

Plan your visit:

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/liverpool-lancashire/the-hardmans-house/events/28e83bd8-2ed3-444c-b8a2-4e393d715653

Image credits:
© National Trust/Anna Sparham
© National Trust/Jayne Knight

✨ The Hardmans’ Liverpool - A Legacy in Light ✨See Liverpool through the eyes of two of its most renowned photographers....
29/05/2026

✨ The Hardmans’ Liverpool - A Legacy in Light ✨

See Liverpool through the eyes of two of its most renowned photographers. 📸

From busy pre-war streets to post-war city life, the photographs of Edward Chambré Hardman and his talented wife Margaret show how Liverpool’s culture and society changed in the mid-twentieth century.

Discover how their photographs still influence how we see the city today in a free exhibition at Liverpool Central Library.

📅 5 June - 28 September
🎟️ Free entry

Find out more: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/liverpool-lancashire/the-hardmans-house/events/28e83bd8-2ed3-444c-b8a2-4e393d715653

📸 Portrait sessions with Little Vintage Photography are taking place tomorrow at Hardmans’ House!Step back in time and e...
08/05/2026

📸 Portrait sessions with Little Vintage Photography are taking place tomorrow at Hardmans’ House!

Step back in time and experience what it was like to sit for a portrait in the Hardmans’ original photographic studio.

✨ Experience the atmosphere of this remarkable historic studio
✨ Learn more about the Hardmans and the art of portrait photography
✨ Take home a mini instant print as a keepsake from your visit

Sessions last around 20 minutes and are perfect for individuals or small groups of up to 4 people.

🎟️ Last few spaces remaining, pre-booking is essential: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/liverpool-lancashire/the-hardmans-house/events/5c479d60-ac77-4ce6-8643-200303b3c461

📸 Step back in time at The Hardmans’ HouseOn Saturday 9 May, experience what it was like to sit for a portrait in the or...
04/05/2026

📸 Step back in time at The Hardmans’ House

On Saturday 9 May, experience what it was like to sit for a portrait in the original photographic studio of the Hardmans.

✨ Be guided by a professional artist as you pose in this unique historic setting
✨ Learn about the studio and photographic process
✨ Take home your very own mini instant print, courtesy of Little Vintage Photography

Each session lasts around 20 minutes and is perfect for individuals or small groups (up to 4 people).

🎟️ Pre-booking is essential - find out more here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/liverpool-lancashire/the-hardmans-house/events/5c479d60-ac77-4ce6-8643-200303b3c461

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59 Rodney Street
Liverpool
L19EX

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