Our Christmas meeting features an online illustrated talk by Val Bott & Janet McNamara at 7.30pm on Monday, 19 December 2022 It will offer glimpses of past life in winter – a joyous time for some, grim and harsh for others – using newspaper reports of the weather and charitable work, images of the frozen […]
an online talk by Bob Cowie at 7.30pm on Monday, 21 November 2022 Archaeologist Bob Cowie has been involved in excavations at Syon over many years. He tells us his illustrated talk features Time Team, foreshore archaeology, excavations at Shene Charterhouse and Richmond Palace, Swedish nuns, medieval England’s wealthiest nunnery, Henry V’s plans for a […]
B&CLHS is one of the sponsoring societies which promotes an annual local history conference. This year it is once again on zoom, so you can view the day’s programme from the comfort of your home! The programme looks at sports in our area in the past, placing them in their social context. Tickets cost £15.00 […]
