The Hardmans' House

The front door at 59 Rodney Street showing the flanking columns with the names of Burrell & Hardman

Important notice -

We're working hard to reopen many of our places where it is safe to do so. However, The Hardmans' House is closed.

Step back in time to the 1950s in this fascinating home and photographic studio

More about this place

Family walking dogs

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 130 gardens and parks in England, Wales and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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History

Edward Chambré Hardman takes a photograph on holiday

Discover the past 

Take a look at the people and the stories behind the successful photography business of Burrell & Hardman.

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Our work

Fascinating items from the Chambré Hardman collection

Revealing the E. Chambré Hardman photographic collection 

Discover more about our exciting two-year project to make the E. Chambré Hardman Photographic Collection more accessible to everyone and why your help could make all the difference.

Black and white photograph of Liverpool Anglican Cathedral under construction.

Donate to the Hardmans Unpacked appeal 

Help us to organise, conserve and share the Edward Chambré Hardman photographic archive and make it more accessible by supporting the Hardmans Unpacked appeal. Donations of all sizes are welcome.

A vintage dog toy on display at the Hardmans House

Caring for the Collection 

What do we get up to during the winter months? Conservation carries on!

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What's on

Coming up
A portrait of a woman taken by Mr Hardman

Agency of Women 

In 2020, the Hardmans' House welcomes artist-in-residence Tabitha Jussa. She is exploring the archive of formal portraiture taken by E. Chambré and Margaret Hardman, using their traditional techniques to create contemporary portraiture.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at The Hardmans' House on the National Trust Collections website

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