Val Bott writes . . . I listed a series of topics for the advertisement of the Winter Scrapbook presentation that Janet McNamara and I gave on Monday evening when we advertised it. Alas, I completely forgot to include the Chiswick Mummers on the day! So, as a seasonal treat, here is the evidence I […]
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 […]
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 […]
