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December
Exhibitions

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.

19 January Wed EDWARD LLOYD, by Matt McKenzie
16 February Wed LSWR, ROUTES TO THE CITY AND THE WEST END, by John King

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
Changes and cancellations are possible as a consequence of the ongoing COVID-19 situation. Please check with individual societies
December

2 December Thur SOUTH OF THE RIVER, LONDON'S CRADLE OF POWER. A London Canal Museum talk by Jeremy Batch. Talks will resume in the museum when possible. In the meantime, talks will be held online using Zoom. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
5 December Sun CROYDON AIRPORT OPEN DAY - TBC. 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
5 December Sun KIRKALDY TESTING MUSEUM OPEN DAY. 11am to 4pm. 99 Southwark Street, SE1 0JF. Web: www.testingworks.org.uk
12 December Sun MARKFIELD BEAM ENGINE & MUSEUM STEAMING OPEN DAY. 11am to 4pm. Markfield Park, London, N15 4RB. Web: www.mbeam.org
13 December Mon CHRISTMAS – A QUIZ OR SIMILAR IA-THEMED ENTERTAINMENT. A Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group event. 7.30pm, St Mary's Church Hall, Castle Street, Reading RG1 7RD. Web: www.biag.org.uk
14 December Tue CANALS OF SOUTH LONDON. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by Alan Burkitt-Gray. The lecture will be on Zoom - and registration will be advertised a week or so before the event on the Greenwich Industrial History Facebook page. They are usually overbooked so you need to be quick.
16 December Thur AN INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL MUSIC. A Watford & District Industrial History Society lecture by Michael Perrins. 8pm, North Hall, Queens' School, Aldenham Road, Bushey WD23 2TY. Visitors are welcome; suggested minimum donation of Ł4. Web: www.wadihs.org.uk
16 December Thur FILM SHOW. A Computer Conservation Society event. Meetings are at the BCS location – 25 Copthall Avenue, Moorgate EC2R 7BP. Lectures start at 2.30pm with informal discussions beforehand from 2pm. Details at: www.computerconservationsociety.org/lectures/current/lecture.htm
January

6 January Thur PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY FREIGHT UPDATE. A London Canal Museum talk by James Trimmer. Talks are currently held online using Zoom. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
10 January Mon AN UNDERGROUND GUIDE TO LONDON IN THE ROARING TWENTIES. An Ilford Historical Society talk by Nick Dobson, retired librarian and professional speaker. Redbridge Central Library, Gloucester Room, Clements Road, Ilford IG1 1EA. Visitors welcome Ł3, doors open 7pm with free refreshments. Web: http://ilfordhistoricalsociety.weebly.com
18 January Tue STAFF AT THE ROYAL HOSPITAL. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by Jacky Robinson. The lecture will be on Zoom - and registration will be advertised a week or so before the event on the Greenwich Industrial History Facebook page. They are usually overbooked so you need to be quick.
20 January Thur SHIPPING – EAST OF THE SUEZ (AN ENGINEER'S LIFE IN THE MERCHANT NAVY). A Watford & District Industrial History Society lecture by Roger Bangs. 8pm, North Hall, Queens' School, Aldenham Road, Bushey WD23 2TY. Visitors are welcome; suggested minimum donation of Ł4. Web: www.wadihs.org.uk
20 January Thur SINGER SYSTEM 10. A Computer Conservation Society lecture by Martin Alcock. Meetings are at the BCS location – 25 Copthall Avenue, Moorgate EC2R 7BP. Lectures start at 2.30pm with informal discussions beforehand from 2pm. Details at: www.computerconservationsociety.org/lectures/current/lecture.htm
29 January Sat P2 ROADSHOW, LONDON. An informative presentation by The P2 Steam Locomotive Company on their project to build a brand new Gresley Class P2, No. 2007 Prince of Wales. Free. 11am - 1pm at London Transport Museum, Covent Garden. Web: www.p2steam.com
February

14 February Mon TALKING TO THE NATION: 100 YEARS OF THE BBC. An Ilford Historical Society talk by Madeline Seviour, Ilford HS member. Redbridge Central Library, Gloucester Room, Clements Road, Ilford IG1 1EA. Visitors welcome Ł3, doors open 7pm with free refreshments. Web: http://ilfordhistoricalsociety.weebly.com
15 February Tue LANDSCAPES OF TELEGRAPHY. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by Cassie Newland. The lecture will be on Zoom - and registration will be advertised a week or so before the event on the Greenwich Industrial History Facebook page. They are usually overbooked so you need to be quick.
17 February Thur LEARNING FROM HISTORY: REFLECTIONS ON PAST AND FUTURE OF THE BRITISH IT INDUSTRY. A Computer Conservation Society lecture by Dr Sam Blaxland, John Carrington & Dr Tom Abram. Meetings are at the BCS location – 25 Copthall Avenue, Moorgate EC2R 7BP. Lectures start at 2.30pm with informal discussions beforehand from 2pm. Details at: www.computerconservationsociety.org/lectures/current/lecture.htm
17 February Thur W & A GILBEY. A Camden History Society talk by Peter Darley. 7.30-9pm. This talk will be via Zoom. Web: www.camdenhistorysociety.org
20 February Sun FROM LT TO LRT. An Epping Ongar Railway special bus event. Web: www.eorailway.co.uk
March

14 March Mon THE WAY WE WERE 1952-2022. An Ilford Historical Society talk by Janet Seward, Secretary of Ilford HS. Redbridge Central Library, Gloucester Room, Clements Road, Ilford IG1 1EA. Visitors welcome Ł3, doors open 7pm with free refreshments. Web: http://ilfordhistoricalsociety.weebly.com
15 March Tue THE WORK OF THE INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE SUPPORT OFFICER. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by Mike Nevell. The lecture will be on Zoom - and registration will be advertised a week or so before the event on the Greenwich Industrial History Facebook page. They are usually overbooked so you need to be quick.
17 March Thur FOUR (OR MORE) INTERESTING ENIGMA-LIKE CRYPTO MACHINES. A Computer Conservation Society lecture by Jerry McCarthy. Meetings are at the BCS location – 25 Copthall Avenue, Moorgate EC2R 7BP. Lectures start at 2.30pm with informal discussions beforehand from 2pm. Details at: www.computerconservationsociety.org/lectures/current/lecture.htm
April

10 April Sun SPRING GATHERING. Special event at the London Bus Museum at Brooklands. Cobham Hall, Brooklands Road, Weybridge KT13 0QS. Web: www.londonbusmuseum.com
11 April Mon AGM, FOLLOWED BY THE ROAD FROM ILFORD TO BARKING. THE TRANSFORMATION OF A QUIET COUNTRY LANE TO A BUSTLING SUBURBAN STREET. An Ilford Historical Society talk by Dr Colin Runeckles, Ilford HS Committee member. Redbridge Central Library, Gloucester Room, Clements Road, Ilford IG1 1EA. Visitors welcome Ł3, doors open 7pm with free refreshments. Web: http://ilfordhistoricalsociety.weebly.com
19 April Tue FILM-MAKING AND THE HISTORY OF THE GREENWICH PENINSULA. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by Paul Wyatt. The lecture will be on Zoom - and registration will be advertised a week or so before the event on the Greenwich Industrial History Facebook page. They are usually overbooked so you need to be quick.
21 April Thur TO BE ANNOUNCED. A Computer Conservation Society lecture. Meetings are at the BCS location – 25 Copthall Avenue, Moorgate EC2R 7BP. Lectures start at 2.30pm with informal discussions beforehand from 2pm. Details at: www.computerconservationsociety.org/lectures/current/lecture.htm
21-24 April BIRMINGHAM CITY SAFARI. 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
23 April Sat SUBTERRANEA BRITANNICA SPRING MEETING & AGM. London. Web: www.subbrit.org.uk/events/
May

9 May Mon LOUGHTON AIR PARK: ABRIDGE AERODROME. An Ilford Historical Society talk by Alan Simpson, Ilford HS Committee member. Redbridge Central Library, Gloucester Room, Clements Road, Ilford IG1 1EA. Visitors welcome Ł3, doors open 7pm with free refreshments. Web: http://ilfordhistoricalsociety.weebly.com
17 May Tue DEPTFORD MUSEUM OF SLAVERY AND FREEDOM. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by tbc. The lecture will be on Zoom - and registration will be advertised a week or so before the event on the Greenwich Industrial History Facebook page. They are usually overbooked so you need to be quick.
19 May Thur DOLLIS HILL 1933-65. A Computer Conservation Society lecture by Rachel Boon. Meetings are at the BCS location – 25 Copthall Avenue, Moorgate EC2R 7BP. Lectures start at 2.30pm with informal discussions beforehand from 2pm. Details at: www.computerconservationsociety.org/lectures/current/lecture.htm
27-29 May EPPING ONGAR RAILWAY 10th ANNIVERSARY GALA. Epping Ongar Railway special event. Web: www.eorailway.co.uk
June

6 June Mon ILFORD’S MEDICAL HEALTH FROM 1800 TO THE NHS. An Ilford Historical Society talk by Jef Page, President of Ilford HS. Redbridge Central Library, Gloucester Room, Clements Road, Ilford IG1 1EA. Visitors welcome Ł3, doors open 7pm with free refreshments. Web: http://ilfordhistoricalsociety.weebly.com
14 June Tue PHOTOGRAPHS OF GREENWICH AND DOCKLANDS HISTORY SINCE THE 1970s. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by Peter Marshall. The lecture will be on Zoom - and registration will be advertised a week or so before the event on the Greenwich Industrial History Facebook page. They are usually overbooked so you need to be quick.
26 June Sun SUMMER ON THE BUSES. Special event at the London Bus Museum at Brooklands. Cobham Hall, Brooklands Road, Weybridge KT13 0QS. Web: www.londonbusmuseum.com
September

8-11 September HAMBURG CITY SAFARI. 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
8-21 September LONDON OPEN HOUSE FESTIVAL. Web: https://open-city.org.uk/
20 September Tue THE SURVEY OF LONDON IN THE EAST END. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by Peter Guillery. The lecture will be on Zoom - and registration will be advertised a week or so before the event on the Greenwich Industrial History Facebook page. They are usually overbooked so you need to be quick.
21 September Wed U3A STUDY DAY. tbc. Web: www.u3a.org.uk/events
October

23 October Sun TRANSPORTFEST. Special event at the London Bus Museum at Brooklands. Cobham Hall, Brooklands Road, Weybridge KT13 0QS. Web: www.londonbusmuseum.com
November

6tbc November Sun LONDON TO BRIGHTON VETERAN CAR RUN. 'Old Crocks' run, London to Brighton. Starts from The Serpentine, Hyde Park. Web: www.veterancarrun.com
Exhibitions

Until 6 April LONDON: PORTRAIT OF A CITY. Free exhibition at London Metropolitan Archive, 40 Northampton Road, EC1R 0HB. Web: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/events/
Until 8 May LONDON: PORT CITY. Find out about the ongoing impact of the Port of London on our capital city in this free major exhibition at Museum of London Docklands. Web: www.museumoflondon.org.uk

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