Entries by Megan King
Spooky Storytelling
On October 30th 2025, Benjamin Franklin House hosted an evening of spooky storytelling. Inviting audiences to experience the House in a new and haunting light as we explored a combination of creative storytelling and historical atmosphere to enchant and inspire. Hosted within the preserved Georgian rooms of this Grade 1 listed house, the event celebrated […]
Fulham Palace Autumn Craft Fair 2025
On 29 October 2025, we attended the Fulham Palace Autumn Craft Fair, bringing a little Benjamin Franklin flair to a brilliant event that welcomed around 180 visitors throughout the day. Our pop-up focused on anatomy, inviting children and adults to explore the story of the Craven Street Bones, a fascinating part of the House’s history. […]
Benjamin Franklin House on Yunk Life Podcast
Our very own Dr Megan King and Jessica Ingram appeared on the 4th of July episode of ‘Yunk Life’, the official podcast of Passyunk Avenue – London’s only authentic Philly dive bar. Dressed for the occasion, Megan and Jessica represented Benjamin Franklin and Polly Hewson, the daughter of Franklin’s landlady here at 36 Craven Street. […]
Honouring Sir Bob Reid
Honouring Sir Bob Reid, Chairman Emeritus of Benjamin Franklin House 1 May 1934 – 28 May 2025 Sir Bob Reid successfully led large projects including as Chair and CEO of Shell UK, as Chair of British Rail, as Deputy Governor of the Bank of Scotland and much more. But he was masterful at a small […]
Frank(lin) Views Podcast: Jonathan Fanton
Frank(lin) Views podcast features thought leaders across disciplines on themes associated with Benjamin Franklin – the great diplomat, writer, inventor, scientist and more – including leadership, the purpose of history, modern day publishing, and diplomacy. In this episode, we meet Jonathan Fanton, who served as President of American Academy of Arts and Science from 2014-2018. BenjaminFranklinHouse · Frank(lin) Views: Gérard […]
Attending MLB London Series 2023? Add Benjamin Franklin House to your to-do list…
St. Louis Cardinals face Chicago Cubs at the London Stadium June 24 to 25. Extend the excitement of your MLB London Series trip with our top tips and 10 reasons to visit Benjamin Franklin House: A new way to learn the story behind the man on the C-Note With a visit to the Benjamin […]
Remembering William Hewson: The Story Behind the Bones in our Basement
Note: There are several people discussed in this piece who share names. To avoid confusion, whenever possible William Hewson will be referred to by his last name and the Hunter brothers will be called by their first names. ***** When you google “Benjamin Franklin” and ‘“bones” most of what you’ll get is tabloid headlines inquiring […]
Maintaining Independence: Widows as Landladies During the Georgian Era
Margaret Rooke Stevenson was born in 1706. She married Addinell Stevenson, a merchant, but he passed away around 1747. Their only daughter, Mary “Polly” Stevenson was born on June 15, 1739. After Addinell died, Margaret and Polly took up residence at 36 Craven Street in 1748. Very little is known about Margaret’s life until […]
