GLIAS events
GLIAS lectures
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GLIAS LECTURESOur regular lectures will be held at 6.30pm in The Gallery, Alan Baxter Ltd, 77 Cowcross Street, EC1M 6EL. The Gallery is through the archway and in the basement at the rear of the building. There is a lift from the main entrance.
- 19 Feb Wed 'THE WEALDEN IRON INDUSTRY', by Jeremy Hodgkinson. Iron was made in the Weald of south east England from pre-Roman times until the beginning of the 19th century, and in the Tudor and early-Stuart periods the region was the main iron production area in the kingdom. The talk explores the raw materials, technology and historical development of the industry
- 19 Mar Wed 'WHERE HAVE ALL THE GAS HOLDERS GONE?', by Dan Hayton. 'Several years ago I toured London and environs with some overseas visitors who had an interest in low pressure gas storage. This lecture looks at the sites which have gone and those to be restored for future adaptation. The gasholder which was a familiar sight throughout Britain has disappeared in most places and in advertising has become a backdrop for old-fashioned services. However, not only has the history of gasholders become an academic study but has given rise to a coffee-table book!'
- 16 Apr Wed 'MILESTONES, PAST AND PRESENT - HISTORY AND CONSERVATION', by Derek Turner of the Milestone Society. Including facts and figures; history; conservation and milestones in the local area.
- 28 May Wed 'CALICO PRINTING ALONG THE RIVER WANDLE', by John Sheridan. This talk will trace the rich industrial history of the River Wandle before exploring in more detail the calico printing industry that became established in the late 17th century. It will cover the history and politics of textile printing along the Wandle, the processes, the innovators, and the reasons for the decline of the industry. The last vestiges were the works established by William Morris which closed in 1940 and the Liberty silk printing works which closed in 1982
OTHER EVENTSGLIAS is happy to publicise events by other societies that may be of interest to our members. If you are a not-for-profit organisation and would like us to list your event, please contact the newsletter editor via email at newsletter@glias.org.uk
March
- 11 February Tue CROSSNESS ENGINES GUIDED TOUR. 11am - 2pm, The Crossness Pumping Station, Bazalgette Way, Abbey Wood. Web: www.crossness.org.uk
- 11 February Tue THE HISTORY OF WOMEN OF GREENWICH PROJECT. A Greenwich Industrial History Society Zoom talk Dr Claire Eustance, senior lecturer in history, with local historians Ann Dingsdale and Lynne Dixon. Zoom only. Methods of booking will be advertised on the Greenwich Industrial History Facebook page in the fortnight before the meeting
- 11 February Tue THE HIGHGATE WOOD ROMAN KILN RECONSTRUCTION. A Hendon and District Archaeological Society talk by Nick Peacey. 7.45 for 8pm in the Drawing Room, Avenue House, 17 East End Road, Finchley N3 3QE. Visitors £2. Web: www.hadas.org.uk
- 12 February Wed THE SINKING OF THE EMPRESS OF IRELAND. A Newcomen Society lecture by Hugh Ferguson. 6-7.30pm, Alan Baxter Gallery, 75 Cowcross Street, Clerkenwell, London. Web: www.newcomen.com
- 17 February Mon WILLIAM MORRIS AND THE ARTS AND CRAFTS MOVEMENT. A Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society Zoom talk by Mark Lewis. Visitors please email cnhss.info@gmail.com. Web: https://cnhss.co.uk/
- 18 February Tue THE UNDERGROUND AT WAR. A Watford & District Industrial History Society lecture by David Burnell. Meetings are at The Stanborough Centre, 609 St Albans Road Watford WD25 9JL each month on the third Tuesday from September to March starting at 8pm. Web: www.wadihs.org.uk
- 20 February Thur VICTORIAN DYNAMO: THE LIFE AND WORK OF SIR HENRY COLE. Surrey Industrial History Group free Zoom talk by Nick Pollard. 7.15pm. For more details, please visit www.surreyarchaeology.org.uk/content/sihg_front or email meetings@sihg.org.uk
- 20 February Thur THE HISTORY OF CENTRAL HILL. Norwood Society talk by Ruth Hibberd. 7.30pm, Upper Norwood Library Hub, 39 Westow Hill, London SE19 1TQ. £3. Web: www.norwoodsociety.co.uk
- 22 February Sat KIRKALDY TESTING WORKS. Premium tour with machine run at 1:30pm, bookable via Eventbrite.
- 22-23 February STEAM-UP WEEKEND. London Museum of Water & Steam. Web: https://waterandsteam.org.uk/
- 23 February Sun WINTER BUS RUNNING DAY. Epping Ongar Railway. Web: www.eorailway.co.uk
April
- 2 March Sun CROYDON AIRPORT OPEN DAY. Croydon Airport Visitor Centre, Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 0XZ. Open on the first Sunday of the month, every month, throughout the year. Web: www.historiccroydonairport.org.uk
- 4 March Tue Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR) Bicentenary – An Introduction. Illustrated presentation by The Enfield Transport Circle. 8pm, 1 Old Park Avenue, Enfield EN2 6PJ. Web: https://tetc.chessck.co.uk
- 5 March Wed ANECDOTES (OF HIS TIME WITH THE PLA). A Docklands History Group talk by Martin Garside. 4.30pm for 5pm, Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London E14 4AL. New members and visitors are very welcome. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
- 6 March Thur THE STATIONS OF THE LONDON BRIGHTON AND SOUTH COAST RAILWAY. Surrey Industrial History Group free Zoom talk by Benny O'Looney. 7.15pm. For more details, please visit www.surreyarchaeology.org.uk/content/sihg_front or email meetings@sihg.org.uk
- 7 March Fri CROSSING THE THAMES. Lambeth Tour Guide walk led by Geoff Fairbairn. £12. 1.30pm, meet Vauxhall Bus Station. Book via Eventbrite
- 8 March Sat LONDON'S LESSER-KNOWN LOST RIVERS. A Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society talk by Dr Tom Bolton. Visitors please email cnhss.info@gmail.com. Web: https://cnhss.co.uk/
- 9 March Sun MARKFIELD BEAM ENGINE AND MUSEUM OPEN DAY. Open second Sunday each month, 11am to 4pm. Markfield Road, South Tottenham, London N15 4RB. Tel: 01707 873628. Email: info@mbeam.org Web: www.mbeam.org
- 11 March Tue JOHN BEALE AND HIS VARIOUS INGENIOUS OPTICAL DEVICES. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by Jeremy Brooker. Zoom only. Methods of booking will be advertised on the Greenwich Industrial History Facebook page in the fortnight before the meeting
- 11 March Tue LONDON’S MOST CURIOUS STONES AND BONES. A Hendon and District Archaeological Society talk by Robert Stephenson. 7.45 for 8pm in the Drawing Room, Avenue House, 17 East End Road, Finchley N3 3QE. Visitors £2. Web: www.hadas.org.uk
- 15-16 March KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. 10.30am-4pm. Adults £12, Children (to 18) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
- 18 March Tue SENTINELS OF THE SEA. A Watford & District Industrial History Society lecture by Mark Lewis. Meetings are at The Stanborough Centre, 609 St Albans Road, Watford WD25 9JL each month on the third Tuesday from September to March starting at 8pm. Web: www.wadihs.org.uk
- 20 March Thur THE PANAMA CANAL. Surrey Industrial History Group talk by John How. 2pm, Leatherhead. There will be a small entrance fee. For more details, please visit www.surreyarchaeology.org.uk/content/sihg_front or email meetings@sihg.org.uk
- 24 March Mon A BIT OF METALLURGY. A Croydon Natural History and Scientific Society talk by Jim Lugsden. Visitors please email cnhss.info@gmail.com. Web: https://cnhss.co.uk/
- 29 March Sat ROUTE 19 HERITAGE DAY. Web: www.londonbusmuseum.com/museum-events/
- 29-30 March STEAM-UP WEEKEND. London Museum of Water & Steam. Web: https://waterandsteam.org.uk/
May
- 1 April Tue THE REAL STOCKTON & DARLINGTON RAILWAY (SHILDON TO STOCKTON). Illustrated presentation by The Enfield Transport Circle. 8pm, 1 Old Park Avenue, Enfield EN2 6PJ. Web: https://tetc.chessck.co.uk
- 2 April Wed SHIPPING ON THE THAMES AND THE PORT OF LONDON FROM THE 1940s TO THE 1980s. A Docklands History Group talk by Malcolm Batten. 4.30pm for 5pm, Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London E14 4AL. New members and visitors are very welcome. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
- 3 April Thur THE ASHTEAD POTTERY: POST-WAR REHABILITATION THROUGH AN ALLIANCE OF ART AND INDUSTRY. Surrey Industrial History Group talk by Anne Anderson. 2pm, Leatherhead. There will be a small entrance fee. For more details, please visit www.surreyarchaeology.org.uk/content/sihg_front or email meetings@sihg.org.uk
- 5 April Sat BRUNEL AND THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY - A TOUR OF KENSAL GREEN CEMETERY. Web: www.kensalgreen.co.uk
- 6 April Sun CROYDON AIRPORT OPEN DAY. Croydon Airport Visitor Centre, Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 0XZ. Open on the first Sunday of the month, every month, throughout the year. Web: www.historiccroydonairport.org.uk
- 12-13 April KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. 10.30am-4pm. Adults £12, Children (to 18) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
- 13 April Sun SPRING GATHERING. Web: www.londonbusmuseum.com/museum-events/
- 13 April Sun MARKFIELD BEAM ENGINE AND MUSEUM OPEN DAY. Open second Sunday each month, 11am to 4pm. Markfield Road, South Tottenham, London N15 4RB. Tel: 01707 873628. Email: info@mbeam.org Web: www.mbeam.org
- 25-27 April SPRING DIESEL GALA. Epping Ongar Railway. Web: www.eorailway.co.uk
- 26-27 April STEAM-UP WEEKEND. London Museum of Water & Steam. Web: https://waterandsteam.org.uk/
June
- 1-31 May THE HEART OF 'METROLAND'. Railway200 at Rickmansworth Library
- 3-4 May 160TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND. Epping Ongar Railway. Web: www.eorailway.co.uk
- 4 May Sun CROYDON AIRPORT OPEN DAY. Croydon Airport Visitor Centre, Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 0XZ. Open on the first Sunday of the month, every month, throughout the year. Web: www.historiccroydonairport.org.uk
- 10-11 May NATIONAL MILLS WEEKEND. Hundreds of windmills and watermills will open their doors as part of National Mills Weekend
- 11 May Sun MARKFIELD BEAM ENGINE AND MUSEUM OPEN DAY. Open second Sunday each month, 11am to 4pm. Markfield Road, South Tottenham, London N15 4RB. Tel: 01707 873628. Email: info@mbeam.org Web: www.mbeam.org
- 12 May Mon THOSE WERE THE YEARS. A look back at Ilford over the past 100 years through local newspapers. An Ilford Historical Society talk by Janet Seward. Ilford Central Library in Studio 2 on the 1st floor. http://ilfordhistoricalsociety.weebly.com
- 12-18 May AIA SPRING TOUR - CATALONIA. Details from Bill Barksfield, Managing Director, Heritage of Industry Ltd, The Gables, 20 Main Road, East Hagbourne, Oxon OX11 9LN UK. Tel: 01235 352275 (9am - 5.30pm GMT) Email: bill@heritageofindustry.co.uk Web: www.heritageofindustry.co.uk
- 17-18 May KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. 10.30am-4pm. Adults £12, Children (to 18) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
- 24-25 May STEAM-UP WEEKEND. London Museum of Water & Steam. Web: https://waterandsteam.org.uk/
July
- 1 June Sun CROYDON AIRPORT OPEN DAY. Croydon Airport Visitor Centre, Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 0XZ. Open on the first Sunday of the month, every month, throughout the year. Web: www.historiccroydonairport.org.uk
- 8 June Sun ROUTE 418 HERITAGE DAY. Web: www.londonbusmuseum.com/museum-events/
- 8 June Sun MARKFIELD BEAM ENGINE AND MUSEUM OPEN DAY. Open second Sunday each month, 11am to 4pm. Markfield Road, South Tottenham, London N15 4RB. Tel: 01707 873628. Email: info@mbeam.org Web: www.mbeam.org
- 10 June Tue BURNDEPT - BLACKHEATH RADIO AND ELECTRONICS PIONEER. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by Ian Sanders. Zoom only. Methods of booking will be advertised on the Greenwich Industrial History Facebook page in the fortnight before the meeting
- 14-15 June KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. 10.30am-4pm. Adults £12, Children (to 18) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
- 22 June Sun SUMMER FESTIVAL. Web: www.londonbusmuseum.com/museum-events/
- 28-29 June STEAM-UP WEEKEND. London Museum of Water & Steam. Web: https://waterandsteam.org.uk/
August
- 6 July Sun CROYDON AIRPORT OPEN DAY. Croydon Airport Visitor Centre, Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 0XZ. Open on the first Sunday of the month, every month, throughout the year. Web: www.historiccroydonairport.org.uk
- 6 July Sun CLASSIC CAR AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW. Epping Ongar Railway. Web: www.eorailway.co.uk
- 13 July Sun MARKFIELD BEAM ENGINE AND MUSEUM OPEN DAY. Open second Sunday each month, 11am to 4pm. Markfield Road, South Tottenham, London N15 4RB. Tel: 01707 873628. Email: info@mbeam.org Web: www.mbeam.org
- 26-27 July STEAM-UP WEEKEND. London Museum of Water & Steam. Web: https://waterandsteam.org.uk/
September
- 3 August Sun CROYDON AIRPORT OPEN DAY. Croydon Airport Visitor Centre, Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 0XZ. Open on the first Sunday of the month, every month, throughout the year. Web: www.historiccroydonairport.org.uk
- 9 August Sat JOSEPH LOCKE AND OTHERS - A TOUR OF KENSAL GREEN CEMETERY. Web: www.kensalgreen.co.uk
- 10 August Sun MARKFIELD BEAM ENGINE AND MUSEUM OPEN DAY. Open second Sunday each month, 11am to 4pm. Markfield Road, South Tottenham, London N15 4RB. Tel: 01707 873628. Email: info@mbeam.org Web: www.mbeam.org
- 16-17 August KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. 10.30am-4pm. Adults £12, Children (to 18) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
- 16-17 August VINTAGE TRACTOR AND TRACTION ENGINE WEEKEND. Epping Ongar Railway. Web: www.eorailway.co.uk
October
- 7 September Sun CROYDON AIRPORT OPEN DAY. Croydon Airport Visitor Centre, Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 0XZ. Open on the first Sunday of the month, every month, throughout the year. Web: www.historiccroydonairport.org.uk
- 7 September Sun AUTUMN BUS RUNNING DAY. Epping Ongar Railway. Web: www.eorailway.co.uk
- 13 September Sat ROUTE 54 HERITAGE DAY. Web: www.londonbusmuseum.com/museum-events/
- 13-21 September OPEN CITY FESTIVAL. Web: https://open-city.org.uk/open-house-festival
- 14 September Sun MARKFIELD BEAM ENGINE AND MUSEUM OPEN DAY. Open second Sunday each month, 11am to 4pm. Markfield Road, South Tottenham, London N15 4RB. Tel: 01707 873628. Email: info@mbeam.org Web: www.mbeam.org
- 19-21 September SOUTHERN GIANTS STEAM GALA. Epping Ongar Railway. Web: www.eorailway.co.uk
- 20-21 September KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. 10.30am-4pm. Adults £12, Children (to 18) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
November
- tbc AIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE. Association for Industrial Archaeology. Web: https://industrial-archaeology.org/
- 4 October Sat RAILWAY200 SPECIAL TRAIN. Departs King's Cross to Stockton & Darlington Railway. Web: www.railwaytouring.net
- 5 October Sun CROYDON AIRPORT OPEN DAY. Croydon Airport Visitor Centre, Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 0XZ. Open on the first Sunday of the month, every month, throughout the year. Web: www.historiccroydonairport.org.uk
- 12 October Sun MARKFIELD BEAM ENGINE AND MUSEUM OPEN DAY. Open second Sunday each month, 11am to 4pm. Markfield Road, South Tottenham, London N15 4RB. Tel: 01707 873628. Email: info@mbeam.org Web: www.mbeam.org
- 18-19 October KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. 10.30am-4pm. Adults £12, Children (to 18) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
- 19 October Sun TRANSPORTFEST 2025. Web: www.londonbusmuseum.com/museum-events/
December
- 2 November Sun VETERAN CAR RUN. Web: www.veterancarrun.com
- 2 November Sun CROYDON AIRPORT OPEN DAY. Croydon Airport Visitor Centre, Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 0XZ. Open on the first Sunday of the month, every month, throughout the year. Web: www.historiccroydonairport.org.uk
- 9 November Sun MARKFIELD BEAM ENGINE AND MUSEUM OPEN DAY. Open second Sunday each month, 11am to 4pm. Markfield Road, South Tottenham, London N15 4RB. Tel: 01707 873628. Email: info@mbeam.org Web: www.mbeam.org
- 22-23 November KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. 10.30am-4pm. Adults £12, Children (to 18) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
Exhibitions
- 7 December Sun CROYDON AIRPORT OPEN DAY. Croydon Airport Visitor Centre, Airport House, Purley Way, Croydon, CR0 0XZ. Open on the first Sunday of the month, every month, throughout the year. Web: www.historiccroydonairport.org.uk
- 14 December Sun MARKFIELD BEAM ENGINE AND MUSEUM OPEN DAY. Open second Sunday each month, 11am to 4pm. Markfield Road, South Tottenham, London N15 4RB. Tel: 01707 873628. Email: info@mbeam.org Web: www.mbeam.org
- Until 5 February 'LOST VICTORIAN CITY: A LONDON DISAPPEARED'. London Metropolitan Archives free exhibition
- Until 9 March THAMES LIGHTERS. London Canal Museum temporary exhibition. The Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm, at 12-13 New Wharf Road, London N1 9RT, 5 minutes' walk from King's Cross. Admission charge: Adult £7.50 Concession £6.00 Child £3.75. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson/index.html
- 26 April to 28 September (TBC) 200 YEARS OF BRITISH RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES. Epping Ongar Railway photographic exhibition. Ongar Station, Station Approach, Chipping Ongar, CM5 9BN. Web:
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