Events
September Meeting
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomTony Jones, the archivist at Emanuel School, will speak on ‘Developing the Emanuel School Archive’; the talk will bring together local history, an outline of their war research, their best … Continue reading "September Meeting"
Visit to Carshalton Water Tower
Carshalton Water Tower West Street, CarshaltonWe plan to visit this little known historic building as a group on a regular open day. The group will leave from Clapham Junction on the 14.02 train (meet on … Continue reading "Visit to Carshalton Water Tower"
October Meeting
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomDobbin's Field? Paradise Cooperative? Not ringing a bell? Come and find out more about this acre of land next to Wandsworth Common just over the road from the Prison. Brendon … Continue reading "October Meeting"
November Meeting – 50 years of the Society
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomFOR A REPORT OF THIS MEETING SEE "NEWS" 50 years of the Wandsworth Society. This Summer saw our 50th anniversary and this event is a review of a half century … Continue reading "November Meeting – 50 years of the Society"
January Meeting
ZoomFOR A REPORT OF THIS MEETING SEE "NEWS" We are pleased to welcome, instead, Simon Saville, environmentalist and butterfly expert. He will speak about London as a National Park City … Continue reading "January Meeting"
February Meeting
ZoomGill Farnsworth from the South Bank Ramblers will talk about The Ramblers, their main campaigns and activities both nationally and locally and how these draw people of any age to … Continue reading "February Meeting"
April Meeting
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomLibby Spurrier will speak about the work of an abridger. Many of us who listen to BBC Radio 4 will have heard her name when listening to programmes like Book … Continue reading "April Meeting"
June Meeting
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomAs the Society's contribution to the Wandsworth Heritage Festival, Phil Evison, local historian, will speak on the subject The History of Rowing in Putney. This is a joint event with … Continue reading "June Meeting"
July Event: Party to celebrate 50 years of the Society
Le Gothique The Royal Victoria Patriotic Building, London, United KingdomIn July we will have our delayed social celebration of our 50 years of existence. This event is to be held at Le Gothique Restaurant in the Royal Victoria Patriotic … Continue reading "July Event: Party to celebrate 50 years of the Society"
October Meeting
West Side Church Melody Road, London, United KingdomWhy a Green Group in the Wandsworth Society? Bruce St Julia-Bown and team will outline the ambitions of our recently formed Green Group and hope that members will participate in … Continue reading "October Meeting"