15 October 2023

The Grand Old Man of Canterbury

Sir John Hall's life and legacies. Kate Foster shares details of her great grandfather's life and the enjoyable experience of living in the family home at Hororata.

Terrace Station was the home of Sir John and Lady Rose Hall and is lived in today by Kate Foster, a great granddaughter. She is surrounded by portraits, possessions, and pleasurable reminders of those colonial pioneers.

Kate will speak about her ancestor, Sir John's life and achievements from 1824 to 1907, including his role as the parliamentary advocate for the women's suffrage movement.

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Terrace Station was the home of Sir John and Lady Rose Hall and is lived in today by Kate Foster, a great granddaughter. She is surrounded by portraits, possessions, and pleasurable reminders of those colonial pioneers.

Kate will speak about her ancestor, Sir John's life and achievements from 1824 to 1907, including his role as the parliamentary advocate for the women's suffrage movement.

Location
Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House, 83 Clyde Road, Ilam
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Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House

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Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House
03 341 1360
katesheppardhouse@heritage.org.nz

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