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Society Sunday Soiree

14 Patten Road, London

There will be a Summer Soiree on Sunday 14 July. This is an evening of piano music from Valentin Schiedermayer, German-born but now based in London. The varied programme is to be  confirmed.  Due to limited space booking is required on [email protected]; payment on the door.  

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Fulham Palace: Self Guided Visit

All Saints Church North end of Putney Bridge

Following the June talk about Fulham Palace there will be a group outing to Fulham Palace for an informal, sociable, visit and afternoon tea. We have decided not to take a guided tour but to go and explore the restoration for ourselves. Meet in the tranquil All Saints Churchyard (close to the 220/270 bus stop) … Continue reading "Fulham Palace: Self Guided Visit"

Free

Walk around Ruislip Lido

Rose Harley will lead a Summer walk around the attractive Ruislip Woods and Lido, Northwood Hills. This is 6 miles long and almost all of the walk is in fine woodland, including Mad Bess Wood. There are some undulations. We travel to West Ruislip and return from Northwood Hills. Meet at Clapham Junction Station outside … Continue reading "Walk around Ruislip Lido"

September Meeting: Cleaner Air for Wandsworth

West Side Church Melody Road, London, United Kingdom

Why are 'ULEZ' and other changes needed? How will they be achieved, with what implications for residents? Our principal speaker will be Leonie Cooper, London Assembly member for Merton and Wandsworth, who had a key role in developing the Mayor of London's plans. Ask your questions and join in the debate.

Evening Wandle Walk

As the Wandsworth Society's contribution to the Wandle Fortnight the Society is organising a stroll to look at different views of the Wandle and the Thames, including a designated vista of the mouth of the Wandle. Meet by the Crane pub, at the beginning of The Causeway and finish at Putney Bridge Station (with frequent … Continue reading "Evening Wandle Walk"

Free

Visit to 2 Willow Road

The Society has  a private guided booked a private visit for members and their friends to Ernö Goldfinger's 1930's Modernist home in Hampstead. The house, completed in 1939, forged a new pathway for modern design. The house is a compact domestic dwelling and can take only 12 visitors at a time which makes for an … Continue reading "Visit to 2 Willow Road"

£8.00

October Meeting – a talk by Simon Winder

West Side Church Melody Road, London, United Kingdom

Simon Winder, Wandsworth resident, part-time historian and part-time publisher, will talk about his latest book Lotharingia, A Personal History of Europe's Lost Country . Two talks to the Society on his earlier works were much enjoyed for their wit and style. As one reviewer has written about his latest book, 'He is a master of … Continue reading "October Meeting – a talk by Simon Winder"

Free

Soiree

14 Patten Road, London

A soiree is planned with pianist Jennifer Carter plus a clarinettist; details to follow

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March Meeting – The Huguenots in Wandsworth

West Side Church Melody Road, London, United Kingdom

A speaker from the Huguenot Society will give a talk on who the Huguenots were, why they came, their persecution, emigration and assimilation. This will relate to those who lived in Wandsworth, the skills they brought and the way that Wandsworth's heavily industrialised past is reflected in today's town. .