7.30pm, Monday 21 March 2016, at the Chiswick Memorial Club, Bourne Place, London W4
An illustrated talk by Derek Chambers, using research undertaken for his recent MSc in Applied Landscape Archaeology. He will be looking at the shaping of our suburban landscape.
The Layton’s Library exhibition (photo Toni Marshall)
7.30pm, Monday 15 February 2016, at the Chiswick Memorial Club, Bourne Place, Chiswick, London W4
an illustrated talk by The Chairman of the Thomas Layton Trust and members of the project team on this unusual project. The team of volunteers is revealing 17th and 18th century books from Thomas Layton’s collection through exhibitions and events. The first exhibition is at Hogarth’s House from 22 January to 3 April, and the second is at Boston Manor House from 4 June 2016 until 30 October 2016
7.30pm, Monday 18 January 2016, at the Chiswick Memorial Club, Bourne Place, Chiswick, London W4
An illustrated talk by James Wisdom on the history of the early (and possibly unique) Listed school building which stands beside St George’s Church in Brentford. The talk is based upon new research in 2015.
