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Exhibitions

GLIAS WALKS

A series of guided walks looking at the industrial and social heritage of different areas of London. The walks are free and open to both members and non-members. All start at 2.30pm. To reserve places on any of the walks, please email walks@glias.org.uk. Anyone without email can apply by post to the secretary. There are a limited number of places available on each walk and booking is recommended but it may be possible to just turn up on the day.

• 7 July Sat   DEPTFORD, led by Peter Finch. Site of the Royal Dockyard, RN Victualling Yard, the world's first high-voltage power station, London's first railway station and four bridges over the Creek. This walk is fully booked but requests to be added to the waiting list are being accepted.
• 4 August Sat   MILE END TO TOWER HILL, led by Martin Adams. Four breweries, two distilleries, the tale of a murderous brushmaker, and more.
• 1 September Sat   RE-INVENTING OLD OAK PARK ROYAL, led by John Goodier. The OPDC is a major redevelopment in an area with about 120 years of industrial history. The walk will look at some of what is left of the old and will describe the new.
• 6 October Sat   AROUND LONDON BRIDGE / BERMONDSEY, led by Pat Dennison. A personal view of the area.

June

• 23 June Sat   ROYAL GUNPOWDER MILLS WALKING TOUR. Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey. Details of how to book: www.invitationtoview.co.uk/properties/royal-gunpowder-mills/

July

• 1 July Sun   GUIDED TOWPATH WALK, BY THE IWA. Along the Regent’s Canal: Islington to Mile End. Start: at 2.30pm, outside Angel tube station. £10 adults, £8 concessionary rate. No prior booking required. Tel: 0203 612 9624. Web: www.waterways.org.uk
• 4 July Wed   THE THAMES FISHERIES. A Docklands History Group AGM and talk by Roger Williams. 5.30pm for 6pm, Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London E14 4AL. New members and visitors are very welcome. A £2 donation is suggested from visitors. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
• 5 July Thur   THE JEWEL IN THE POST-WAR CROWN: A RETROSPECTIVE FOR THE 70th ANNIVERSARY OF THE NHS. A Camden History Society talk by Kevin Brown. Members have free entry to all talks. Non-members are very welcome, £1 on the door. 7:30pm–9pm. Details from Local Studies Centre, Holborn Library, 32-38 Theobalds Road, WC1X 8PX. Tel: 020 7413 6342. Web: www.camdenhistorysociety.org
• 5 July Thur   FREIGHT ON WATERWAYS. A London Canal Museum talk by John Pomfret. 7.30pm. £4 (£3 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
• 8 July Sun   BROCKLEY AND LADYWELL CEMETERIES ANNUAL OPEN DAY. 11am to 4.30pm
• 14 July 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 tube station (taxi rank). £10 adults, £8 concessionary rate. No prior booking required. Tel: 0203 612 9624. Web: www.waterways.org.uk
• 15 July 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. £10 adults, £8 concessionary rate. No prior booking required. Tel: 0203 612 9624. Web: www.waterways.org.uk
• 17 July Tue   PICTURING FORGOTTEN LONDON. Talk at London Metropolitan Archives. 2-3.30pm. London Metropolitan Archives, 40 Northampton Road, London EC1R 0HB. Details: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/picturing-forgotten-london-tickets-44556306111
• 21 July Sat   ROYAL GUNPOWDER MILLS WALKING TOUR. Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey. Details of how to book: www.invitationtoview.co.uk/properties/royal-gunpowder-mills/

August

• 1 August Wed   WALK: ACTORS, OARSMEN AND ARTISTS – HISTORIC HAMMERSMITH. A Docklands History Group walk led by Diane Burstein. Meet outside the main entrance of Hammersmith tube (District and Piccadilly Line) Hammersmith Broadway exit by the 'Etcetera' sculpture of three men at 6pm. The tour finishes near to Stanford Brook station on the District Line (just two stops from Hammersmith). Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
• 2 August Thur   GUIDED TOWPATH WALK TO CAMDEN TOWN. A London Canal Museum walk. 6.30pm. 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
• 4 August Sat   GUIDED WATERSIDE WALK, BY THE IWA. The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park & Bow Back Rivers & Carpenters Road Lock. Start: at 10.45am, outside Stratford station (by 'Newham London' sign). £10 adults, £8 concession rate. No prior booking needed. Tel: 0203 612 9624. Web: www.waterways.org.uk
• 5 August Sun   GUIDED TOWPATH WALK, BY THE IWA. Along the Regent’s Canal: King’s Cross – Granary Square - Camden. Start: at 2.30pm, outside King’s Cross tube station (taxi rank). £10 adults, £8 concessionary rate. No prior booking required. Tel: 0203 612 9624. Web: www.waterways.org.uk
• 12 August Sun   CENTRAL PECKHAM. A Peckham Society walk. 2pm - 4pm. Meet at Peckham Rye Station, London. Web: www.peckhamsociety.org.uk
• 15 August Wed   RIVER THAMES SOCIETY. Explore the Thames Path in London with the RTS Chairman. Meet at 11am, Imperial Wharf Station. Lunch en route, duration to be agreed on the day. Info from Peter Finch sailor1057@aol.com / 07711 419772. £3 donation, no prior booking required.
• 18 August Sat   ROYAL GUNPOWDER MILLS WALKING TOUR. Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey. Details of how to book: www.invitationtoview.co.uk/properties/royal-gunpowder-mills/
• 19 August 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. £10 adults, £8 concessionary rate. No prior booking required. Tel: 0203 612 9624. Web: www.waterways.org.uk
• 31 August – 4 September   AIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE. University of Nottingham. Now open for registration. https://industrial-archaeology.org/conferences/annual-conference/

September

• 2 September Sun   GUIDED WATERSIDE WALK, BY THE IWA., Limehouse, Thames, & Docklands. Start: at 2.30pm, outside Westferry DLR station (by the Cycle Hire Point). £10 adults, £8 concessionary rate. No prior booking required. Tel: 0203 612 9624. Web: www.waterways.org.uk
• 3-6 September   COUNTRY HOUSE COMFORT & CONVENIENCE - NORTH WEST. 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
• 5 September Wed   CAPTAIN JAMES COOK, 250 YEARS. A Docklands History Group talk by Derek Morris. 5.30pm for 6pm, Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London E14 4AL. New members and visitors are very welcome. A £2 donation is suggested from visitors. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
• 6 September Thur   THE TIDEWAY TUNNEL. A London Canal Museum talk by Nick Tennant. 7.30pm. £4 (£3 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
• 15 September Sat   ROYAL GUNPOWDER MILLS WALKING TOUR. Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey. Details of how to book: www.invitationtoview.co.uk/properties/royal-gunpowder-mills/
• 16 September Sun   GUIDED TOWPATH WALK, BY THE IWA. Along the Regent’s Canal: Mile End to Limehouse. Start: at 2.30pm, outside Mile End tube station. £10 adults, £8 concessionary rate. No prior booking required. Tel: 0203 612 9624. Web: www.waterways.org.uk
• 17 September Mon   DIDCOT RAILWAY CENTRE. A Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group talk by Ann Middleton. 7.30pm, St Mary’s Church Hall, Castle Street, Reading RG1 7RD. Web: www.biag.org.uk
• 19-23 September   CITY SAFARI – BILBAO. 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
• 22-23 September   LONDON OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND. https://openhouselondon.org.uk/
• 22-23 September   KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. The Kempton Classic Car & Bike Show (Sunday only). 10.30am-4pm. Adults £7, concessions £6, Children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org

October

• October 2018   HUGUENOT MONTH. A series of over 30 events, featuring guided walks, Tea & Talks, lectures, music, film, food, and a Skills of the Huguenots Day (Saturday 20 October). For full programme: visit www.huguenotsofspitalfields.org/walks-events.html
• 3 October Wed   DIVED IN BUT WAS DROWNED: TALES OF WATERWAYS HEROSIM FROM THE WATTS MEMORIAL. A Docklands History Group talk by John Price. 5.30pm for 6pm, Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London E14 4AL. New members and visitors are very welcome. A £2 donation is suggested from visitors. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
• 4 October Thur   THE UTTOXETER AND CALDON CANALS. A London Canal Museum talk by Steve Wood. 7.30pm. £4 (£3 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
• 7 October 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. £10 adults, £8 concessionary rate. No prior booking required. Tel: 0203 612 9624. Web: www.waterways.org.uk
• 9 October Tue   THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY AND THE GREENWICH GENERATING STATION. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by Graham Dolan. 7.30pm, the Old Bakehouse, rear of Age Exchange Centre, 11 Blackheath Village, SE3 (opposite Blackheath Station). £1 for non members. http://greenwichindustrialhistory.blogspot.com/
• 15 October Mon   BIAG AGM & MEMBER PRESENTATIONS. Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group AGM followed by a series of short presentations. 7.30pm, St Mary’s Church Hall, Castle Street, Reading RG1 7RD. Web: www.biag.org.uk
• 17 October Wed   PECKHAM UPDATE. Local issues update and significant planning issues. 7-9.30pm, All Saint’s Church Hall, Blenheim Grove, SE15
• 20 October Sat   ROYAL GUNPOWDER MILLS WALKING TOUR. Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey. Details of how to book: www.invitationtoview.co.uk/properties/royal-gunpowder-mills/
• 20-21 October   KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. The Marvels of Meccano. 10.30am-4pm. Adults £7, concessions £6, Children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
• 21 October 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). £10 adults, £8 concessionary rate. No prior booking required. Tel: 0203 612 9624. Web: www.waterways.org.uk
• 27 October 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 tube station (taxi rank). £10 adults, £8 concessionary rate. No prior booking required. Tel: 0203 612 9624. Web: www.waterways.org.uk
• 27-28 October   THE AMAZING HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE. London Canal Museum in partnership with Camden Canals and Narrowboat Association. Pricing and timetable tba. Event runs 3.30pm-9.45pm. Enjoy a ghostly cruise through a long dark canal tunnel and beware of the frights! In the museum, enjoy face-painting, ghost story telling, and lots of lights and decorations.

November

• 1 November Thur   THE SHREWSBURY AND NEWPORT CANALS. A London Canal Museum talk by Brian Nelson. 7.30pm. £4 (£3 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
• 7 November Wed   HISTORIC GRAVESEND. A Docklands History Group talk by Christop Bull. 5.30pm for 6pm, Museum of London Docklands, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London E14 4AL. New members and visitors are very welcome. A £2 donation is suggested from visitors. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
• 10 November Sat   ROYAL GUNPOWDER MILLS WALKING TOUR. Royal Gunpowder Mills, Waltham Abbey. Details of how to book: www.invitationtoview.co.uk/properties/royal-gunpowder-mills/
• 17-18 November   KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. Christmas at Kempton. 10.30am-4pm. Adults £7, concessions £6, Children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
• 19 November Mon   ARCHITECTURAL CERAMICS. A Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group talk by David Tinkler. 7.30pm, St Mary’s Church Hall, Castle Street, Reading RG1 7RD. Web: www.biag.org.uk

December

• 5 December Wed   CHRISTMAS SOCIAL. 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 £2 donation is suggested from visitors. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
• 6 December Thur   ISLINGTON TUNNEL. A London Canal Museum talk by Lester Hillman. 7.30pm. £4 (£3 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
• 10 December Mon   BIAG FILM AND SOCIAL EVENING. A Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group social evening. 7.30pm, St Mary’s Church Hall, Castle Street, Reading RG1 7RD. Web: www.biag.org.uk

Exhibitions

• Until 1 November   PICTURING FORGOTTEN LONDON. Exhibition at London Metropolitan Archives, 40 Northampton Road, London EC1R 0HB. Details: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/picturing-forgotten-london-tickets-44588279745

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