Author Archives: Val

The University of London Boat Club & its Chiswick Boat House

7.30pm, Monday 18 March 2013, at Chiswick Memorial Club, Bourne Place, London W4 Siobhan Cassidy has begun researching the history of the ULBC and its boathouse in Hartington Road, Chiswick. Her illustrated talk revealed her “work in progress” and included national and Olympic strip and medals from club members. Some members of the audience surprised […]

A History of Brewing in Chiswick

18 February 2013, 7.30pm at The Chiswick Memorial Club, Bourne Place, W4 In this illustrated talk Val Bott reveals some of her recent research for an exhibition at Hogarth’s House. This has uncovered new information about the early history of The Griffin Brewery, originating with a domestic brewery in the 1660s, and The Lamb Brewery […]

Local Studies opening hours extended!

The Society is very pleased to be able to report that the service has been upgraded in the Local Studies Library at Duke’s Avenue, Chiswick, London W4 2AB. The collection covers Brentford and Chiswick local history and is now open as follows: Monday, Thursday, Friday 10-1, 2-5, Thursday 5-8 by appointment and alternate Saturdays 10-1, […]

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