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GLIAS LECTURES
Our regular lectures will be held at 6.30pm in The Gallery, Alan Baxter Ltd, 75 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.

27 February Wed ROLLER FLOUR MILLS OF LONDON. By Mildred Cookson, The Mills Trust
20 March Wed LONDON'S LOST RAILWAY TERMINI. By Tony Riley
17 April Wed RIPPLES IN TIME: THE BUILDING OF GREENWICH POWER STATION & THE UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES FOR THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY. By Graham Dolan
tbc May AGM (6.15pm) + TBC

OTHER EVENTS
GLIAS 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
January

21 January Mon BEER AND RAILWAYS. A Railway and Canal Historical Society talk by David Turner. 6.30pm, Rugby Tavern, Rugby Street (off Lamb's Conduit Street), London WC1N 3ES. Web: www.rchs.org.uk
21 January Mon GOOLE – A CANAL TOWN. A Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group talk by Peter Trout. 7.30pm, St Mary's Church Hall, Castle Street, Reading RG1 7RD. Web: www.biag.org.uk
27 January Sun ENGINE RUN DAY. Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum, 10 South Access Road, Walthamstow E17 8AX. Web: e17pumphouse.org.uk
27 January Sun LOW TIDE WALK THROUGH DEPTFORD CREEK. 11am to 1pm. Creekside Discovery Centre, 14 Creekside, Deptford SE8 4SA. Web: www.creeksidecentre.org.uk
30 January Wed THE ART OF THE GESTETNER. 7pm. Refreshments available. Venue Bruce Castle Museum, Lordship Lane London N17 8NU. Victoria line to Seven Sisters, then bus 243 or 123 from Turnpike Lane Piccadilly line to Bruce Castle Park. Secure car park on site.
February

2 February Sat LONDON SEWING MACHINE MUSEUM OPEN DAY. 2pm to 5pm. London Sewing Machine Museum, 308 Balham High Road, London SW17 7AA. Tel: 020 8682 7916. Web: www.craftysewer.com/acatalog/London_Sewing_Machine_Museum.html
3 February 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.croydonairport.org.uk
3 February Sun GUIDED WATERSIDE WALK, BY THE IWA. The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park & Bow Back Rivers & Carpenters Road Lock. Start at 2.30pm, outside Stratford station (by 'Newham London' sign). Ł10 adults, Ł8 concession rate. No prior booking needed. Tel: 0203 612 9624. Web: www.waterways.org.uk
3 February Sun KIRKALDY TESTING MUSEUM OPEN DAY. 11am to 5pm (last entry 4pm). 99 Southwark Street, SE1 0JF. Web: www.testingmuseum.org.uk
4 February Mon WALK THE RAILS. Exclusive walking tours through the hidden underground tunnels of Mail Rail at The Postal Museum. 6pm to 8pm. Web: www.postalmuseum.org
5 February Tue EXPLORING FREDERIC LEIGHTON'S PRIVATE PALACE OF ART, ITS HISTORY AND ITS CONSERVATION. ICON Historic Interiors Group AGM at Leighton House Museum, 12 Holland Park Road, London W14 8LZ. 6.30pm. Web: https://icon.org.uk/events/historic-interiors-group-agm-at-leighton-house-museum
6 February Wed OLD ROTHERHITHE. A Docklands History Group film show by Darren Knight. 5.30pm for 6pm, Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London E14 4AL. New members and visitors are very welcome. A Ł2 donation is suggested from visitors. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
7 February Thur THE DERBY AND SANDIACRE CANAL. A London Canal Museum talk by Chris Madge. 7.30pm. Ł4 (Ł3 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
8 February Fri THE EALING STUDIOS. Illustrated talk by lecturer and curator Hilary Smith. 7pm. Ł10. Gunnersbury Park Museum, Gunnersbury Park House, Popes Lane, London W5 4NH.
9 February Sat GUIDED TOWPATH WALK, BY THE IWA. Along the Regent's Canal: Little Venice to Camden. Start at 10.45am, outside Warwick Avenue tube station. Ł10 adults, Ł8 concessionary rate. No prior booking required. Tel: 0203 612 9624. Web: www.waterways.org.uk
9 February Sat BRIXTON MARKET HERITAGE WALK. 2.30pm to 3.45pm. Ł3. Web: www.brixtonsociety.org.uk
9 February Sat THE CHANGING FACE OF THE HIGH STREET. At London Metropolitan Archives, 40 Northampton Road, London EC1R 0HB. Free, booking essential. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-changing-face-of-the-high-street-tickets-53384972891
9-10 February THE LISTED PROPERTY SHOW, Olympia, London. Web: www.lpoc.co.uk/the-listed-property-show-london/
11 February Mon BARKINGSIDE IN THE EARLY 20TH CENTURY: SOME POSTCARDS AND AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS. An Ilford Historical Society talk by Alan Simpson. Ł3. 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Ilford Hospital Chapel, The Broadway, Ilford Hill, Ilford IG1 2AT. http://ilfordhistoricalsociety.weebly.com
12 February Tue TfL's RAIL ACTIVITIES IN 2018. A London Underground Railway Society talk by Kim Rennie. 7.15pm, At Upper Room, All Souls Clubhouse, 141 Cleveland Street, London W1T 6QG. Web: www.lurs.org.uk
13 February Wed THE PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS. A Newcomen Society lecture by Robert Taylor. 5.45pm. The Dana Studio, Wellcome Wolfson Building, 165 Queens Gate, London SW7 5HD. Visitors welcome, admission free. Web: www.newcomen.com
13 February Wed NARROW BOAT RAYMOND: THE PAST YEAR OF CELEBRATIONS. An Inland Waterways Association (South London Branch) talk. 7.45 for 8.00pm at The Primary Room, The United Reformed Church Hall, Addiscombe Grove, Croydon CR0 5LP. For more information please contact the Social Secretary Shea Richardson. Tel: 07803 904803. Email: shea.richardson@waterways.org.uk Web: www.waterways.org.uk/southlondon/south_london
14 February Thur A MODEST LIVING, MEMOIRS OF A COCKNEY SIKH. An East London History Society talk by Suresh Singh in conversation with Stefan Dickers from the Bishopsgate Institute. 7.30pm, Latimer Church Hall, Ernest Street, E1. Web: www.eastlondonhistory.org.uk
14 February Thur THE DAVID WILKINSON MEMORIAL LECTURE: LOUGHTON AERODROME. A Loughton and District Historical Society talk by Alan Simpson. 8pm, Methodist Church, Loughton High Road. Visitors welcome, Ł2.50. Web: www.loughtonhistoricalsociety.org.uk
14-17 February LONDON CLASSIC CAR SHOW. Excel, London. Web: www.thelondonclassiccarshow.co.uk
17 February Sun RECENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL PROJECTS IN SOUTHWARK. A Peckham Society talk by Gill King. 3pm, Goose Green Centre, St John's Church, Goose Green, East Dulwich Road, SE22. Web: www.peckhamsociety.org.uk
17 February Sun GUIDED TOWPATH WALK, BY THE IWA. Along the Grand Union Canal: Little Venice and Paddington Green. Start at 2.30pm, outside Paddington station, Bakerloo line Praed Street exit. Ł10 adults, Ł8 concessionary rate. No prior booking required. Tel: 0203 612 9624. Web: www.waterways.org.uk
18 February Mon RECOLLECTIONS OF SOHO FOUNDRY AND THE GHOSTS OF BOULTON, WATT AND MURDOCK. A Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group talk by John Joyes. 7.30pm, St Mary's Church Hall, Castle Street, Reading RG1 7RD. Web: www.biag.org.uk
19 February Tue HISTORY OF A HOUSE – CASE STUDY SALUTATION ALLEY, WOOLWICH. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by David Cuffley. 7.30pm, the Old Bakehouse, rear of Age Exchange Centre, 11 Blackheath Village, SE3 (opposite Blackheath Station). Ł1 for non members. http://greenwichindustrialhistory.blogspot.com/
19 February Tue THE BUILDING OF LONDON'S MAINLINE STATIONS. At London Metropolitan Archives, 40 Northampton Road, London EC1R 0HB. Free, booking essential. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-building-of-londons-mainline-stations-tickets-53391625790
21 February Thur THE ROYAL GUNPOWDER MILLS. A Watford & District Industrial History Society lecture by Richard Thomas. 8pm, North Hall, Queens' School, Aldenham Road, Bushey WD23 2TY. Visitors are welcome; suggested minimum donation of Ł4. Web: www.wadihs.org.uk
24 February Sun EPPING ONGAR RAILWAY GREEN LINE BUS RALLY. Web: www.eorailway.co.uk
24 February Sun LOW TIDE WALK THROUGH DEPTFORD CREEK. 11am to 1pm. Creekside Discovery Centre, 14 Creekside, Deptford SE8 4SA. Web: www.creeksidecentre.org.uk
25 February Mon A 40-YEAR JOURNEY RUNNING BUSES IN LONDON AND BEYOND. A London Omnibus Traction Society talk by Jon Batchelor. 6pm for 7.30pm start. Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL. There is no charge. Visitors are welcome, especially from other societies or if you buy something or join as a new member. Web: www.lots.org.uk
25 February Mon THE SUEZ CANAL. A Railway and Canal Historical Society talk by Roger Squires. 6.30pm, Rugby Tavern, Rugby Street (off Lamb's Conduit Street), London WC1N 3ES. Web: www.rchs.org.uk
25 February Mon TOTTENHAM MILLS – THE RESULTS OF A RECENT ARCHAEOLOGICAL EXCAVATION. By Ellen Green, Pre-Construct Archaeology. Kindly supported by the Friends of Bruce Castle. Doors open 12 noon. Tea/coffee available, bring your own lunch. Venue Bruce Castle Museum, Lordship Lane London N17 8NU. Victoria line to Seven Sisters, then bus 243 or 123 from Turnpike Lane Piccadilly line to Bruce Castle Park. Secure car park on site.
March

2 March Sat LONDON SEWING MACHINE MUSEUM OPEN DAY. 2pm to 5pm. London Sewing Machine Museum, 308 Balham High Road, London SW17 7AA. Tel: 020 8682 7916. Web: www.craftysewer.com/acatalog/London_Sewing_Machine_Museum.html
3 March Sun GUIDED TOWPATH WALK, BY THE IWA. Along the Regent's Canal: Islington to Mile End. Start at 2.30pm, outside Mile End tube station. Ł10 adults, Ł8 concessionary rate. No prior booking required. Tel: 0203 612 9624. Web: www.waterways.org.uk
3 March Sun KIRKALDY TESTING MUSEUM OPEN DAY. 11am to 5pm (last entry 4pm). 99 Southwark Street, SE1 0JF. Web: www.testingmuseum.org.uk
3 March Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
5 March Tue MOULD AND TIMBER DECAY. SPAB Lunchtime CPD Lecture Series, London. Web: www.spab.org.uk
6 March Wed RIVERINE/RIVERSIDE ARCHAEOLOGY AND FINDS. A Docklands History Group talk by Jane Sidell. 5.30pm for 6pm, Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London E14 4AL. New members and visitors are very welcome. A Ł2 donation is suggested from visitors. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
7 March Thur THE SHREWSBURY AND NEWPORT CANAL. A London Canal Museum talk by Brian Nelson. 7.30pm. Ł4 (Ł3 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
7-28 March JOHN RUSKIN AND HIS LEGACY. SPAB Spring Lecture Series 2019, London. Web: www.spab.org.uk
9 March Sat BRIXTON MARKET HERITAGE WALK. 2.30pm to 3.45pm. Ł3. Web: www.brixtonsociety.org.uk
11 March Mon GREER GARSON, FILM STAR: FROM MANOR PARK TO HOLLYWOOD: THE TRUE STORY OF 'MRS MINIVER'. An Ilford Historical Society talk by Janet Seward. Ł3. 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Ilford Hospital Chapel, The Broadway, Ilford Hill, Ilford IG1 2AT. http://ilfordhistoricalsociety.weebly.com
12 March Tue MANAGING BATS IN OLD BUILDINGS. SPAB Lunchtime CPD Lecture Series, London. Web: www.spab.org.uk
12 March Tue THAMES FISHING INDUSTRY AND GREENWICH WHITEBAIT. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by Roger Williams. 7.30pm, the Old Bakehouse, rear of Age Exchange Centre, 11 Blackheath Village, SE3 (opposite Blackheath Station). Ł1 for non members. http://greenwichindustrialhistory.blogspot.com/
13 March Wed BRANCH AGM AND SOCIAL MEETING. (Update on IWA vision for London from Paul Strudwick, Region Chairman). An Inland Waterways Association (South London Branch). 7.45 for 8.00pm at The Primary Room, The United Reformed Church Hall, Addiscombe Grove, Croydon CR0 5LP. For more information please contact the Social Secretary Shea Richardson. Tel: 07803 904803. Email: shea.richardson@waterways.org.uk Web: www.waterways.org.uk/southlondon/south_london Wednesday 10th April 2019 A presentation entitled “Canals are from Mars”! By Lester Hillman
13 March Wed W J MACQUORN RANKINE'S EARLY YEARS. A Newcomen Society lecture by Ben Marsden. 5.45pm. The Dana Studio, Wellcome Wolfson Building, 165 Queens Gate, London SW7 5HD. Visitors welcome, admission free. Web: www.newcomen.com
14 March Thur A LOCAL FAMILY: SYMONDSONS IN UPSHIRE AND LOUGHTON. A Loughton and District Historical Society talk by Carole Symondson. 8pm, Methodist Church, Loughton High Road. Visitors welcome, Ł2.50. Web: www.loughtonhistoricalsociety.org.uk
14 March Thur THE EAST END IN COLOUR 1960-1980, THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF DAVID GRANICK. An East London History Society talk by Chris Dorley-Brown. 7.30pm, Latimer Church Hall, Ernest Street, E1. Web: www.eastlondonhistory.org.uk
16 March Sat SEASON OPENING DAY. Hampton and Kempton Waterworks Railway. Kempton Park Waterworks, Snakey Lane, Middlesex, TW13 6XH. Web: www.hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk
16-17 March KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. 10.30am to 4pm. Adults Ł7, concessions Ł6, children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
17 March Sun GUIDED TOWPATH WALK, BY THE IWA. Along the Regent's Canal: Little Venice to Camden. Start at 2.30pm, outside Warwick Avenue tube station. Ł10 adults, Ł8 concessionary rate. No prior booking required. Tel: 0203 612 9624. Web: www.waterways.org.uk
18 March Mon HENRY TATE, SUGAR MAGNATE AND PHILANTHROPIST. A Clapham Society talk by Bill Linskey. Omnibus, 1 Clapham Common North Side, SW4 0QW. 7pm for 8pm. Web: www.claphamsociety.com
18 March Mon THE STORY OF CARBON ARC LIGHTS. A Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group talk by John Holden. 7.30pm, St Mary's Church Hall, Castle Street, Reading RG1 7RD. Web: www.biag.org.uk
19 March Tue VEGETATION AND OLD BUILDINGS. SPAB Lunchtime CPD Lecture Series, London. Web: www.spab.org.uk
21 March Thur TITANIC'S RIVETS. A Watford & District Industrial History Society lecture by Rudi Newman. 8pm, North Hall, Queens' School, Aldenham Road, Bushey WD23 2TY. Visitors are welcome; suggested minimum donation of Ł4. Web: www.wadihs.org.uk
23 March Sat GUIDED TOWPATH WALK, BY THE IWA. Along the Regent's Canal: King's Cross – Granary Square – Camden. Start at 10.45am, outside King's Cross station (taxi rank). Ł10 adults, Ł8 concessionary rate. No prior booking required. Tel: 0203 612 9624. Web: www.waterways.org.uk
25 March Mon SLIDE SHOW. A London Omnibus Traction Society talk by Alan Osborne. 6pm for 7.30pm start. Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL. There is no charge. Visitors are welcome, especially from other societies or if you buy something or join as a new member. Web: www.lots.org.uk
25 March Mon AGM & BRINDLEY IN LONDON AND HIS PLANS FOR THE RIVER THAMES. A Railway and Canal Historical Society talk by Victoria Owens, preceded by the very short Branch AGM. 6.30pm, Rugby Tavern, Rugby Street (off Lamb's Conduit Street), London WC1N 3ES. Web: www.rchs.org.uk
29 March Fri JOSEPH BAZALGETTE'S BIRTHDAY PARTY. At London Metropolitan Archives, 40 Northampton Road, London EC1R 0HB. Free, booking essential. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/joseph-bazalgettes-birthday-party-tickets-53146795496
30 March Sat RT80 EVENT IN BARKING. Barking Garage, River Road Garage. Part of RT80 celebration and marking 40 years since RTs and RFs came out of service with London Transport. Web: www.londonbusmuseum.com
30 March Sat LOW TIDE WALK THROUGH DEPTFORD CREEK. 2pm to 4pm. Creekside Discovery Centre, 14 Creekside, Deptford SE8 4SA. Web: www.creeksidecentre.org.uk
31 March Sun CROSSNESS ENGINES PUBLIC STEAMING DAY. 10.30am to 4pm. Bazalgette Way, Abbey Wood, London SE2. No booking required. Web: www.crossness.org.uk
April

3 April Wed DRINKING THE THAMES: THE GRAND JUNCTION WATER COMPANY. A Docklands History Group talk by Colin Prior. 5.30pm for 6pm, Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London E14 4AL. New members and visitors are very welcome. A Ł2 donation is suggested from visitors. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
4 April Thur THE THAMES RIVER POLICE: FOREFATHERS OF MODERN POLICING. A London Canal Museum talk by Martin Wells. 7.30pm. Ł4 (Ł3 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
6 April Sat A WALK AROUND THE ANGEL. A Victorian Society walk led by Alec Forshaw. 2-4pm. Meet at Angel station. Ł15. Booking required. Web: www.victoriansociety.org.uk
6 April Sat LONDON SEWING MACHINE MUSEUM OPEN DAY. 2pm to 5pm. London Sewing Machine Museum, 308 Balham High Road, London SW17 7AA. Tel: 020 8682 7916. Web: www.craftysewer.com/acatalog/London_Sewing_Machine_Museum.html
7 April Sun AGM. A Peckham Society Annual General Meeting. 3pm, Goose Green Centre, St John's Church, Goose Green, East Dulwich Road, SE22. Web: www.peckhamsociety.org.uk
7 April Sun GUIDED WATERSIDE WALK, BY THE IWA. Along the Grand Surrey Canal, to Royal Navy Victualling Yard, then Thames Path and Greenland Dock. Start at 2.30pm, outside Surrey Quays Station (Overground). Ł10 adults, Ł8 concessionary rate. No prior booking required. Tel: 0203 612 9624. Web: www.waterways.org.uk
7 April Sun KIRKALDY TESTING MUSEUM OPEN DAY. 11am to 5pm (last entry 4pm). 99 Southwark Street, SE1 0JF. Web: www.testingmuseum.org.uk
7 April Sun SPRING BUS AND COACH GATHERING. London Bus Museum, Brooklands, Surrey. Web: www.londonbusmuseum.com
7 April Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
8 April Mon AGM, FOLLOWED BY A TOWN BUILT IN A YEAR? THE DEVELOPMENT OF SEVEN KINGS. An Ilford Historical Society talk by Colin Runeckles. Ł3. 7.15-9.30pm, Ilford Hospital Chapel, The Broadway, Ilford Hill, Ilford IG1 2AT. http://ilfordhistoricalsociety.weebly.com
10 April Wed FROM PEENEMUNDE TO DORTMUND VIA KOREA: A HISTORY OF THE CORPORAL MISSILE. A Newcomen Society lecture by Simon Jump. 5.45pm. The Dana Studio, Wellcome Wolfson Building, 165 Queens Gate, London SW7 5HD. Visitors welcome, admission free. Web: www.newcomen.com
10 April Wed CANALS ARE FROM MARS!. An Inland Waterways Association (South London Branch) talk by Lester Hillman. 7.45 for 8.00pm at The Primary Room, The United Reformed Church Hall, Addiscombe Grove, Croydon CR0 5LP. For more information please contact the Social Secretary Shea Richardson. Tel: 07803 904803. Email: shea.richardson@waterways.org.uk Web: www.waterways.org.uk/southlondon/south_london
11 April Thur CURIOUS KING'S CROSS. A Camden History Society talk by Andrew Whitehead. 7.30pm, Burgh House, New End Square, London, NW3 1LS. Members have free entry to all talks. Non-members are very welcome, Ł1 on the door. Details from Local Studies Centre, Holborn Library, 32-38 Theobalds Road, WC1X 8PX. Tel: 020 7413 6342. Web: www.camdenhistorysociety.org
11 April Thur 29 OCTOBER 1940: ONE DAY IN THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN. A Loughton and District Historical Society talk by Neil Wiffen. 8pm, Methodist Church, Loughton High Road. Visitors welcome, Ł2.50. Web: www.loughtonhistoricalsociety.org.uk
11-14 April INDUSTRIAL EXPLORER TOUR – 'ON THE BORDER' IN THE TAMAR VALLEY BETWEEN DEVON AND CORNWALL AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. Heritage of Industry Ltd, The Gables, 20 Main Road, East Hagbourne, Oxon OX11 9LN. Email: info@heritageofindustry.co.uk
13 April Sat BRIXTON MARKET HERITAGE WALK. 2.30pm to 3.45pm. Ł3. Web: www.brixtonsociety.org.uk
13 April Sat SERIAC. South East Region Industrial Archaeology Conference 2019 at Dartford Grammar School. Full details from Mike Clinch. Email: mike.clinch@kentarchaeology.org.uk Web: www.kentarchaeology.org.uk
15 April Mon HISTORY OF PRINTING IN READING. A Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group talk by Paul Joyce. 7.30pm, St Mary's Church Hall, Castle Street, Reading RG1 7RD. Web: www.biag.org.uk
15 April Mon MEMBERS EVENING. A Railway and Canal Historical Society series of short papers by Branch Members. 6.30pm, Rugby Tavern, Rugby Street (off Lamb's Conduit Street), London WC1N 3ES. Web: www.rchs.org.uk
16 April Tue STREET FURNITURE. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by Richard Buchanan. 7.30pm, the Old Bakehouse, rear of Age Exchange Centre, 11 Blackheath Village, SE3 (opposite Blackheath Station). Ł1 for non members. http://greenwichindustrialhistory.blogspot.com/
18 April Thur HENRY RAINE AND RAINES FOUNDATION SCHOOL. An East London History Society talk by Joe Dolman. 7.30pm, Latimer Church Hall, Ernest Street, E1. Web: www.eastlondonhistory.org.uk
18 April Thur MEMBERS INTERESTS. A Watford & District Industrial History Society session of short illustrated talks. 8pm, North Hall, Queens' School, Aldenham Road, Bushey WD23 2TY. Visitors are welcome; suggested minimum donation of Ł4. Web: www.wadihs.org.uk
21 April Sun GUIDED TOWPATH WALK, BY THE IWA. Along the Regent's Canal: King's Cross – Hitchcock's Hackney. Start at 2.30pm, outside King's Cross tube station (taxi rank). Ł10 adults, Ł8 concessionary rate. No prior booking required. Tel: 0203 612 9624. Web: www.waterways.org.uk
24-26 April CHARTERED INSTITUTE FOR ARCHAEOLOGISTS ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Leeds. Web: www.archaeologists.net
27 April Sat LOW TIDE WALK THROUGH DEPTFORD CREEK. 2pm to 4pm. Creekside Discovery Centre, 14 Creekside, Deptford SE8 4SA. Web: www.creeksidecentre.org.uk
27 April Sat SPRING MEETING AND AGM, LONDON. A Subterranea Britannica event. Web: www.subbrit.org.uk
27-28 April LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM DEPOT OPEN WEEKEND. London Transport Museum Depot, 2 Museum Way, 118-120 Gunnersbury Lane, London W3 9BQ. Web: www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/museum-depot/open-weekends
27-28 April KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. 10.30am to 4pm. Adults Ł7, concessions Ł6, children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
27-28 April EPPING ONGAR RAILWAY DIESEL GALA. Web: www.eorailway.co.uk
28 April Sun MARKFIELD BEAM ENGINE STEAMING DAY. Opening hours, 11am to 4pm. Markfield Road, South Tottenham, London N15 4RB. Tel: 01707 873628. Email: info@mbeam.org Web: www.mbeam.org
29 April Mon MY 40 YEARS IN LONDON'S TRANSPORT. A London Omnibus Traction Society talk by Peter Batty, Commercial Director Arriva London. 6pm for 7.30pm start. Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL. There is no charge. Visitors are welcome, especially from other societies or if you buy something or join as a new member. Web: www.lots.org.uk
May

1 May Wed LASCARS IN SHADWELL 1780-1850. A Docklands History Group talk by Dr John Seed. 5.30pm for 6pm, Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London E14 4AL. New members and visitors are very welcome. A Ł2 donation is suggested from visitors. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
2 May Thur THE BASINGSTOKE CANAL – HEROES AND VILLAINS. A London Canal Museum talk by Roger Cansdale. 7.30pm. Ł4 (Ł3 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
4 May Sat LONDON SEWING MACHINE MUSEUM OPEN DAY. 2pm to 5pm. London Sewing Machine Museum, 308 Balham High Road, London SW17 7AA. Tel: 020 8682 7916. Web: www.craftysewer.com/acatalog/London_Sewing_Machine_Museum.html
4-6 May MORDEN PARK COUNTRY MAY FAIR. London Road, SM4 5QX. Web: www.oakleighfairs.co.uk
4-6 May IWA CANALWAY CAVALCADE. Little Venice, Paddington W2 6NE. Web: www.waterways.org.uk
5 May Sun KIRKALDY TESTING MUSEUM OPEN DAY. 11am to 5pm (last entry 4pm). 99 Southwark Street, SE1 0JF. Web: www.testingmuseum.org.uk
5 May Sun CROSSNESS ENGINES PUBLIC STEAMING DAY. 10.30am to 4pm. Bazalgette Way, Abbey Wood, London SE2. No booking required. Web: www.crossness.org.uk
5 May Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
8 May Wed WILLIAM FAIRBAIRN – THE EXPERIMENTAL ENGINEER. A Newcomen Society lecture by Richard Byrom. 5.45pm. The Dana Studio, Wellcome Wolfson Building, 165 Queens Gate, London SW7 5HD. Visitors welcome, admission free. Web: www.newcomen.com
9 May Thur AGM, FOLLOWED BY HEROES OF EVERYDAY LIFE: POSTMAN'S PARK. A Loughton and District Historical Society talk by Dr John Price. 8pm, Methodist Church, Loughton High Road. Visitors welcome, Ł2.50. Web: www.loughtonhistoricalsociety.org.uk
11 May Sat TREVITHICK'S INDUSTRIAL DARTFORD CELEBRATION. Dartford's Annual Steam and Classic Vehicle Fair. Free. Dartford Central Park. 10am to 5pm. Web: www.trevithicksindustrialdartford.co.uk
11 May Sat BRIXTON MARKET HERITAGE WALK. 2.30pm to 3.45pm. Ł3. Web: www.brixtonsociety.org.uk
11-12 May NATIONAL MILLS WEEKEND. More than 300 windmills and watermills open to the public – including HOUSE MILL. Web: www.spab.org.uk/mills/national-mills-weekend
12 May Sun LOW TIDE WALK THROUGH DEPTFORD CREEK. 11am to 1pm. Creekside Discovery Centre, 14 Creekside, Deptford SE8 4SA. Web: www.creeksidecentre.org.uk
13-17 May SPAB REPAIR OF OLD BUILDINGS COURSE. London. Web: www.spab.org.uk
13-19 May THE AIA SPRING TOUR – HUNGARY. Heritage of Industry Ltd, The Gables, 20 Main Road, East Hagbourne, Oxon OX11 9LN. Email: info@heritageofindustry.co.uk
13 May Mon LIFE BEHIND CLOSED DOORS. A PRISON OFFICER'S LIFE. An Ilford Historical Society talk by Pauline Martindale. Ł3. 7.30pm to 9.30pm, Ilford Hospital Chapel, The Broadway, Ilford Hill, Ilford IG1 2AT. http://ilfordhistoricalsociety.weebly.com
14 May Tue UNDERGROUND KENT. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by Mike Clinch. 7.30pm, the Old Bakehouse, rear of Age Exchange Centre, 11 Blackheath Village, SE3 (opposite Blackheath Station). Ł1 for non members. http://greenwichindustrialhistory.blogspot.com/
14 May Tue 50 YEARS OF RECORDING LONDON'S INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE. A Hendon and District Archaeological Society talk by David Perrett of GLIAS. 7.45 for 8.00pm in the Drawing Room, Avenue House, 17 East End Road, Finchley N3 3QE. Visitors Ł2. Web: www.hadas.org.uk
16 May Thur RECLAIMING CAMDEN TOWN – CHARACTER AND SENSE OF PLACE. A Camden History Society talk by Mark McCarthy. 7.30pm. Members have free entry to all talks. Non-members are very welcome, Ł1 on the door. Details from Local Studies Centre, Holborn Library, 32-38 Theobalds Road, WC1X 8PX. Tel: 020 7413 6342. Web: www.camdenhistorysociety.org
16 May Thur CAPTAIN JAMES COOK. An East London History Society talk by Derek Morris. 7.30pm, Latimer Church Hall, Ernest Street, E1. Web: www.eastlondonhistory.org.uk
18 May Sat THE MEDIEVAL PORT OF LONDON. Docklands History Group annual conference. Weston Theatre of the Museum of London, London Wall, EC2Y 5HN. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
18-19 May KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. 10.30am to 4pm. Adults Ł7, concessions Ł6, children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
19 May Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
20 May Mon MEMORIAL SLIDE SHOW – PART II. From the slide collection of the late Lawrence Cameron. Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group. 7.30pm, St Mary's Church Hall, Castle Street, Reading RG1 7RD. Web: www.biag.org.uk
20 May Mon AN ELECTRIC EVENING: LONDON’S FIRST GENERATION TRAMS AND BRITISH PROVINCIAL TROLLEYBUSES. A London Omnibus Traction Society talk by Eddie Dawes and John Parkin. 6pm for 7.30pm start. Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL. There is no charge. Visitors are welcome, especially from other societies or if you buy something or join as a new member. Web: www.lots.org.uk
24-27 May ENFIELD PAGEANT OF MOTORING. Enfield Playing Fields, Enfield, EN1 3PL. Web: www.whitewebbsmuseum.co.uk
26 May Sun MARKFIELD BEAM ENGINE STEAMING DAY. Opening hours, 11am to 4pm. Markfield Road, South Tottenham, London N15 4RB. Tel: 01707 873628. Email: info@mbeam.org Web: www.mbeam.org
26 May Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
31 May Fri LONDON HISTORY DAY. London's museums, galleries and cultural spaces open their doors to reveal special behind the scenes tours, rarely seen exhibits and one-off events, celebrating the capital's unique identity. Web: https://historicengland.org.uk/get-involved/visit/london-history-day/
June

1 June Sat LONDON SEWING MACHINE MUSEUM OPEN DAY. 2pm to 5pm. London Sewing Machine Museum, 308 Balham High Road, London SW17 7AA. Tel: 020 8682 7916. Web: www.craftysewer.com/acatalog/London_Sewing_Machine_Museum.html
2 June Sun KIRKALDY TESTING MUSEUM OPEN DAY. 11am to 5pm (last entry 4pm). 99 Southwark Street, SE1 0JF. Web: www.testingmuseum.org.uk
2 June Sun CROSSNESS ENGINES PUBLIC STEAMING DAY. 10.30am to 4pm. Bazalgette Way, Abbey Wood, London SE2. No booking required. Web: www.crossness.org.uk
2 June Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
3-6 June COUNTRY HOUSE COMFORT & CONVENIENCE TOUR: 'THE WEALD OF KENT AND SUSSEX'. A new tour this year. Heritage of Industry Ltd, The Gables, 20 Main Road, East Hagbourne, Oxon OX11 9LN. Email: info@heritageofindustry.co.uk
3 June Mon WALK THE RAILS. Exclusive walking tours through the hidden underground tunnels of Mail Rail at The Postal Museum. 6pm to 8pm. Web: www.postalmuseum.org
5 June Wed ROTHERHITHE AND BERMONDSEY. A Docklands History Group talk by Pete Smith. 5.30pm for 6pm, Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London E14 4AL. New members and visitors are very welcome. A Ł2 donation is suggested from visitors. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
6 June Thur THE SUEZ CANAL. A London Canal Museum talk by Dr. Roger Squires. 7.30pm. Ł4 (Ł3 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
7-9 June EPPING ONGAR RAILWAY STEAM GALA. Web: www.eorailway.co.uk
8 June Sat BRIXTON MARKET HERITAGE WALK. 2.30pm to 3.45pm. Ł3. Web: www.brixtonsociety.org.uk
8-9 June OPEN GARDEN SQUARES WEEKEND 2019. Web: www.opensquares.org
9 June Sun LOW TIDE WALK THROUGH DEPTFORD CREEK. 11am to 1pm. Creekside Discovery Centre, 14 Creekside, Deptford SE8 4SA. Web: www.creeksidecentre.org.uk
9 June Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
11 June Tue ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. Hendon and District Archaeological Society. 7.45 for 8.00pm in the Drawing Room, Avenue House, 17 East End Road, Finchley N3 3QE. Visitors Ł2. Web: www.hadas.org.uk
13 June Thur BRIXTON SOCIETY AGAM. 7pm to 9pm. Vida Walsh Centre, 2b Saltoun Road, Brixton SW2 1EP. Web: www.brixtonsociety.org.uk
15-16 June KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. 10.30am to 4pm. Adults Ł7, concessions Ł6, children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
16 June Sun EPPING ONGAR RAILWAY CLASSIC CAR SHOW. Web: www.eorailway.co.uk
16 June Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
17 June Mon BREWING ALONG THE WANDLE VALLEY. A Clapham Society talk by Alison Cousins. Omnibus, 1 Clapham Common North Side, SW4 0QW. 7pm for 8pm. Web: www.claphamsociety.com
21-22 June SPAB PRACTICAL EARTH BUILDING: HUMBLE HERITAGE WORKSHOP, Scottish Borders. Web: www.spab.org.uk
22 June Sat THAMES BARGE MATCH. Gravesend. Web: www.boatingonthethames.co.uk/Tidal-Thames-Navigators-Club
22-23 June EPPING ONGAR RAILWAY 1940s STEAM WEEKEND. Web: www.eorailway.co.uk
23 June Sun LOW TIDE WALK THROUGH DEPTFORD CREEK. 11am to 1pm. Creekside Discovery Centre, 14 Creekside, Deptford SE8 4SA. Web: www.creeksidecentre.org.uk
23 June Sun CROSSNESS ENGINES PUBLIC STEAMING DAY. 10.30am to 4pm. Bazalgette Way, Abbey Wood, London SE2. No booking required. Web: www.crossness.org.uk
23 June Sun MARKFIELD BEAM ENGINE STEAMING DAY. Opening hours, 11am to 4pm. Markfield Road, South Tottenham, London N15 4RB. Tel: 01707 873628. Email: info@mbeam.org Web: www.mbeam.org
23 June Sun 'ON THE BUSES' SUMMER EVENT. London Bus Museum, Brooklands. Web: www.londonbusmuseum.com
23 June Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
30 June Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
July

1 July Mon AGM. London Omnibus Traction Society. 6pm for 7.30pm start. Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL. There is no charge. Visitors are welcome, especially from other societies or if you buy something or join as a new member. Web: www.lots.org.uk
3 July Wed AGM FOLLOWED BY A VERY, VERY, NAUGHTY BOY – A LATE 18TH-CENTURY LONDON MARITIME TALE. A Docklands History Group talk by Chris Ellmers. 5.30pm for 6pm, Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London E14 4AL. New members and visitors are very welcome. A Ł2 donation is suggested from visitors. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
4 July Thur WORLD WAR TWO – WOMEN CANAL BOATERS. A London Canal Museum talk by David Padfield. 7.30pm. Ł4 (Ł3 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
6 July Sat LONDON SEWING MACHINE MUSEUM OPEN DAY. 2pm to 5pm. London Sewing Machine Museum, 308 Balham High Road, London SW17 7AA. Tel: 020 8682 7916. Web: www.craftysewer.com/acatalog/London_Sewing_Machine_Museum.html
7 July Sun UNCOMPLETED NORTHERN LINE EXTENSION WALK AND STUDY TOUR. Finsbury Park to Alexandra Palace. Booking essential. Email for details: nleevents@outlook.com
7 July Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
9 July Tue THE END OF SOUTHERN STEAM. Anniversary steam excursion from London Waterloo to Weymouth and back. Web: www.railwaytouring.net/uk-day-trips/the-end-of-southern-steam-1
13 July Sat BRIXTON MARKET HERITAGE WALK. 2.30pm to 3.45pm. Ł3. Web: www.brixtonsociety.org.uk
13-14 July LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM DEPOT OPEN WEEKEND. London Transport Museum Depot, 2 Museum Way, 118-120 Gunnersbury Lane, London W3 9BQ. Web: www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/museum-depot/open-weekends
14 July Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
18 July Thur 333 YEARS OF GREAT ORMOND STREET. A Camden History Society talk by Alec Forshaw. 7.30pm. Members have free entry to all talks. Non-members are very welcome, Ł1 on the door. Details from Local Studies Centre, Holborn Library, 32-38 Theobalds Road, WC1X 8PX. Tel: 020 7413 6342. Web: www.camdenhistorysociety.org
21 July Sun CROSSNESS ENGINES PUBLIC STEAMING DAY. 10.30am to 4pm. Bazalgette Way, Abbey Wood, London SE2. No booking required. Web: www.crossness.org.uk
21 July Sun LOW TIDE WALK THROUGH DEPTFORD CREEK. 11am to 1pm. Creekside Discovery Centre, 14 Creekside, Deptford SE8 4SA. Web: www.creeksidecentre.org.uk
21 July Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
27 July Sat ESSEX BUS RALLY (FORMERLY BASILDON BUS RALLY). In association with The Londoner in the Country. 10am till 4pm. Barleylands Farm Park, Billericay. Incorporates Visions International's 'The Londoner in the Country' show. Free parking and free bus rides. Web: www.essexbusrally.com
27 July Sat CARLO GATTI'S BIRTHDAY. Programme to be announced. London Canal Museum, 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
28 July Sun MARKFIELD BEAM ENGINE STEAMING DAY. Opening hours, 11am to 4pm. Markfield Road, South Tottenham, London N15 4RB. Tel: 01707 873628. Email: info@mbeam.org Web: www.mbeam.org
28 July Sun ICE SUNDAY. An opportunity to descend into the ice wells. Details to be announced. London Canal Museum, 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
28 July Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
August

3 August Sat LONDON SEWING MACHINE MUSEUM OPEN DAY. 2pm to 5pm. London Sewing Machine Museum, 308 Balham High Road, London SW17 7AA. Tel: 020 8682 7916. Web: www.craftysewer.com/acatalog/London_Sewing_Machine_Museum.html
4 August Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
7 August Wed ACTORS, OARSMEN AND ARTISTS – HISTORIC HAMMERSMITH. A Docklands History Group walk led by Diane Burstain. Full details will be available prior to the walk. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
9-14 August ANNUAL CONFERENCE. Association for Industrial Archaeology conference at Bridgwater & Taunton College. https://industrial-archaeology.org/
10 August Sat BRIXTON MARKET HERITAGE WALK. 2.30pm to 3.45pm. Ł3. Web: www.brixtonsociety.org.uk
10-11 August EPPING ONGAR RAILWAY VINTAGE STEAM WEEKEND. Web: www.eorailway.co.uk
11 August Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
18 August Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
24-26 August IWA FESTIVAL OF WATER. Lee Navigation, Waltham Abbey. Web: www.waterways.org.uk
25 August Sun MARKFIELD BEAM ENGINE STEAMING DAY. Opening hours, 11am to 4pm. Markfield Road, South Tottenham, London N15 4RB. Tel: 01707 873628. Email: info@mbeam.org Web: www.mbeam.org
25 August Sun CROSSNESS ENGINES PUBLIC STEAMING DAY. 10.30am to 4pm. Bazalgette Way, Abbey Wood, London SE2. No booking required. Web: www.crossness.org.uk
25 August Sun LOW TIDE WALK THROUGH DEPTFORD CREEK. 2pm to 4pm. Creekside Discovery Centre, 14 Creekside, Deptford SE8 4SA. Web: www.creeksidecentre.org.uk
25 August Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
September

1 September Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
2 September Mon WALK THE RAILS. Exclusive walking tours through the hidden underground tunnels of Mail Rail at The Postal Museum. 6pm to 8pm. Web: www.postalmuseum.org
4 September Wed THAMES SAILING BARGES, A HISTORY AND A FUTURE. A Docklands History Group talk by David Gibson. 5.30pm for 6pm, Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London E14 4AL. New members and visitors are very welcome. A Ł2 donation is suggested from visitors. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
5 September Thur THE GRANTHAM CANAL. A London Canal Museum talk by David Lyneham-Brown. 7.30pm. Ł4 (Ł3 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
5-8 September CITY SAFARI – ANTWERP. Heritage of Industry Ltd, The Gables, 20 Main Road, East Hagbourne, Oxon OX11 9LN. Email: info@heritageofindustry.co.uk
7 September Sat LONDON SEWING MACHINE MUSEUM OPEN DAY. 2pm to 5pm. London Sewing Machine Museum, 308 Balham High Road, London SW17 7AA. Tel: 020 8682 7916. Web: www.craftysewer.com/acatalog/London_Sewing_Machine_Museum.html
8 September Sun CROSSNESS ENGINES PUBLIC STEAMING DAY. 10.30am to 4pm. Bazalgette Way, Abbey Wood, London SE2. No booking required. Web: www.crossness.org.uk
8 September Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
12 September Thur BRIXTON SOCIETY OPEN MEETING. 7pm to 9pm. Vida Walsh Centre, 2b Saltoun Road, Brixton SW2 1EP. Web: www.brixtonsociety.org.uk
14 September Sat BRIXTON MARKET HERITAGE WALK. 2.30pm to 3.45pm. Ł3. Web: www.brixtonsociety.org.uk
14-15 September HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
18 September Mon GROWING UP IN WARTIME BATTERSEA. A Clapham Society talk by Carol Rahn. Omnibus, 1 Clapham Common North Side, SW4 0QW. 7pm for 8pm. Web: www.claphamsociety.com
21-22 September LONDON OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND. Web: www.openhouselondon.org.uk
21-22 September HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
21-22 September KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. 10.30am to 4pm. Adults Ł7, concessions Ł6, children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
22 September Sun MARKFIELD BEAM ENGINE STEAMING DAY. Opening hours, 11am to 4pm. Markfield Road, South Tottenham, London N15 4RB. Tel: 01707 873628. Email: info@mbeam.org Web: www.mbeam.org
22 September Sun LOW TIDE WALK THROUGH DEPTFORD CREEK. 11am to 1pm. Creekside Discovery Centre, 14 Creekside, Deptford SE8 4SA. Web: www.creeksidecentre.org.uk
27-28 September OTHERWORLD. A new festival of night-time events, Lates, in museums, galleries and historic houses. Web: https://weareculture24.org.uk/otherworld/
28-29 September LONDON TRANSPORT MUSEUM DEPOT OPEN WEEKEND. London Transport Museum Depot, 2 Museum Way, 118-120 Gunnersbury Lane, London W3 9BQ. Web: www.ltmuseum.co.uk/whats-on/museum-depot/open-weekends
29 September Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
30 September Mon TO BE CONFIRMED. A London Omnibus Traction Society talk. 6pm for 7.30pm start. Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL. There is no charge. Visitors are welcome, especially from other societies or if you buy something or join as a new member. Web: www.lots.org.uk
30 Sep - 3 October COUNTRY HOUSE COMFORT & CONVENIENCE TOUR: 'THE NORTH WEST'. A repeat of a tour from three years ago visiting Lyme Park, Dunham Massey, Tatton Park and Styal. Heritage of Industry Ltd, The Gables, 20 Main Road, East Hagbourne, Oxon OX11 9LN. Email: info@heritageofindustry.co.uk
October

2 October Wed RUNNING THE WEST INDIA DOCKS. A Docklands History Group talk by Andy Slater. 5.30pm for 6pm, Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London E14 4AL. New members and visitors are very welcome. A Ł2 donation is suggested from visitors. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
3 October Thur BRINDLEY AND THE READING AND ISLEWORTH CANAL. A London Canal Museum talk by Victoria Owens. 7.30pm. Ł4 (Ł3 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
5 October Sat LONDON SEWING MACHINE MUSEUM OPEN DAY. 2pm to 5pm. London Sewing Machine Museum, 308 Balham High Road, London SW17 7AA. Tel: 020 8682 7916. Web: www.craftysewer.com/acatalog/London_Sewing_Machine_Museum.html
6 October Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
8 October Tue FROM CROSSE AND BLACKWELL TO CROSSRAIL – MOLA EXCAVATIONS AT TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD 2009-10. A Hendon and District Archaeological Society talk by Lyn Blackmore. 7.45 for 8.00pm in the Drawing Room, Avenue House, 17 East End Road, Finchley N3 3QE. Visitors Ł2. Web: www.hadas.org.uk
12 October Sat BRIXTON MARKET HERITAGE WALK. 2.30pm to 3.45pm. Ł3. Web: www.brixtonsociety.org.uk
13 October Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
19-20 October KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. 10.30am to 4pm. Adults Ł7, concessions Ł6, children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
20 October Sun CROSSNESS ENGINES PUBLIC STEAMING DAY. 10.30am to 4pm. Bazalgette Way, Abbey Wood, London SE2. No booking required. Web: www.crossness.org.uk
20 October Sun TRANSPORTFEST 2019. London Bus Museum, Brooklands, Surrey. Web: www.londonbusmuseum.com
20 October Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
21 October Mon TO BE CONFIRMED. A London Omnibus Traction Society talk. 6pm for 7.30pm start. Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL. There is no charge. Visitors are welcome, especially from other societies or if you buy something or join as a new member. Web: www.lots.org.uk
27 October Sun HOUSE MILL GUIDED TOUR. The cost is Ł4 and the tour lasts about 45 minutes. Accompanied under-16s are free of charge. 11am to 4pm. No booking (other than for groups) required; the last tour will leave at around 3.15pm. Three Mill Lane, Bromley-by-Bow, London E3 3DU. Tel: 020 8980 4626. Email info@housemill.org.uk Web: www.housemill.org.uk
November

2 November Sat LONDON SEWING MACHINE MUSEUM OPEN DAY. 2pm to 5pm. London Sewing Machine Museum, 308 Balham High Road, London SW17 7AA. Tel: 020 8682 7916. Web: www.craftysewer.com/acatalog/London_Sewing_Machine_Museum.html
3 November Sun LONDON TO BRIGHTON VETERAN CAR RUN. Web: www.veterancarrun.com
6 November Wed CONRAD AND THE DOCKS AND THE RIVER. A Docklands History Group talk by Robert Hampson. 5.30pm for 6pm, Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London E14 4AL. New members and visitors are very welcome. A Ł2 donation is suggested from visitors. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
7 November Thur THE CHELMER AND OTHER ESSEX WATERWAYS. A London Canal Museum talk by John Pomfret. 7.30pm. Ł4 (Ł3 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
9 November Sat BRIXTON MARKET HERITAGE WALK. 2.30pm to 3.45pm. Ł3. Web: www.brixtonsociety.org.uk
16-17 November FINAL STEAMING OF THE YEAR. Hampton and Kempton Waterworks Railway. Kempton Park Waterworks, Snakey Lane, Middlesex, TW13 6XH. Web: www.hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk
16-17 November KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. 10.30am to 4pm. Adults Ł7, concessions Ł6, children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
18 November Mon THE ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY OF THE LONDON UNDERGROUND. A Clapham Society talk by Edmund Bird. Omnibus, 1 Clapham Common North Side, SW4 0QW. 7pm for 8pm. Web: www.claphamsociety.com
21 November Thur HOLBORN VIADUCT AT 150. A Camden History Society talk by Lester Hillman. 7.30pm. Members have free entry to all talks. Non-members are very welcome, Ł1 on the door. Details from Local Studies Centre, Holborn Library, 32-38 Theobalds Road, WC1X 8PX. Tel: 020 7413 6342. Web: www.camdenhistorysociety.org
25 November Mon TO BE CONFIRMED. A London Omnibus Traction Society talk. 6pm for 7.30pm start. Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL. There is no charge. Visitors are welcome, especially from other societies or if you buy something or join as a new member. Web: www.lots.org.uk
December

2 December Mon WALK THE RAILS. Exclusive walking tours through the hidden underground tunnels of Mail Rail at The Postal Museum. 6pm to 8pm. Web: www.postalmuseum.org
4 December Wed CHRISTMAS SOCIAL. Details will be published in due course. A Docklands History Group event. 5.30pm for 6pm, Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London E14 4AL. New members and visitors are very welcome. A Ł2 donation is suggested from visitors. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
5 December Thur BOSTON'S WATERWAYS. A London Canal Museum talk by Simon Judge. 7.30pm. Ł4 (Ł3 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
7 December Sat LONDON SEWING MACHINE MUSEUM OPEN DAY. 2pm to 5pm. London Sewing Machine Museum, 308 Balham High Road, London SW17 7AA. Tel: 020 8682 7916. Web: www.craftysewer.com/acatalog/London_Sewing_Machine_Museum.html
16 December Mon TO BE CONFIRMED. A London Omnibus Traction Society talk. 6pm for 7.30pm start. Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL. There is no charge. Visitors are welcome, especially from other societies or if you buy something or join as a new member. Web: www.lots.org.uk
Exhibitions

Until 26 January 2019 THE ART OF THE GESTETNER. A new exhibition exploring the political and social history of the Gestetner duplicating machine at Bruce Castle Museum, Lordship Lane, Tottenham, London N17 8NU. Open Wednesdays to Sundays, 1pm to 5pm

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