On 10 November Phil Evison, a local historian, gave an interesting talk to the Society on the present and past pubs of Wandsorth and the historic links with the Ram Brewery. To view the talk please follow the link
Category: Meeting Report
Presentation on the Wandsworth Society Green Group
On the 13 October Bruce St.Julian-Bown made a presentation to Society members on the relatively recently formed Green Group, marking the Group’s first public step in developing it’s role.
The attached review of the talk gives an outline of the issues – and includes some compelling statistics.
The Development of Rowing in Putney
On 9 June, as our joint contribution to the Wandsworth Heritage Festival, the Wandsworth Society and Putney Societies were addressed by Phil Evison onthe history of rowing on the Thames. To see a recording of the meeting click the link below.
Local Transport Issues
On Thursday 12 May David Tidley. Transport Strategy Team Manager for Wandsworth & Richmond Councils, talked to the Society about transport issues in Wandsworth. A recording of the meeting, together with David’s slides, can be seen here:
Libby Spurrier on The Art of Abridging
Libby, a member of the Wandsworth Society gave a fascinating talk to the Society on the 21 May. Libby abridges newly published books for Radio 4 and is a familiar name to listeners of Book of the Week. To view a recording of the talk see the following