The Society’s talks take place at the Chiswick Memorial Club for an in-person audience as well as by Zoom. We are still learning to use the technology but with experience we hope it will work smoothly! Members receive email reminders for each talk, including details of how to book a free ticket for those who wish to join via Zoom. Later, details of each talk are made public on this website for a wider audience. Doors open 7.15pm, talks start at 7.30pm
16 September 2024
The Local and Global Impact of the Hawley family of Brentford
An illustrated talk by Sarah Barber of Lancaster University. She will be sharing her recent research into three generations of Hawleys and their colonial role in the East and West Indies
21 October 2024
Charles Cordell – author talk
Historian, novelist and former soldier Charles Cordell is the author of two gripping Civil War novels. He will share his background, his historical research (available on https://charlescordell.com), finding inspiration in the General Crisis of the 17th century and its echoes today, and the local relevance of his characters and story-lines. His book will be available on the evening and he’ll be signing copies!
18 November 2024
The Sanderson Design Group Homecoming: Voysey, Sanderson & Chiswick
The Sanderson & Sons Wallpaper Factory, designed by architect CFA Voysey, was completed in 1902. Newly renovated, this iconic landmark has welcomed back the Sanderson Design Group in 2024. Archive Manager, Caitlin Stracey, will explore the links between the Sandersons and Voysey, and between the firm and Chiswick.
16 December 2024
The Temples of Industry Project: Firestone, Trico & AEC
An illustrated talk by Ishwari Giga, Curator at Gunnersbury Park Museum, who grew up locally. Passionate about social history and contemporary curating, she co-ordinated this project, funded by Historic England. Volunteers, former workers and young film-makers together assembled the content for new web pages to show how the decline of heavy industry shaped West London: https://tinyurl.com/2kn3dd2j
