Author Archives: Val

Syon abbey, an internationally important site on our doorstep, 21 November

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 […]

West London Local History Conference, 26 November 2022

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 […]

Battles of Brentford & Turnham Green 1642, Sunday 6 November 2022

The Battlefields Trust has organised these walks to mark the 380th anniversary of these local Civil War battles. Join Charles Cordell and Simon Marsh to explore the battles and battlefields that saw the parliamentarians halt the royalist advance on London in November 1642. Each walk will last approximately 2 hours – join both if you […]

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