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GLIAS summer walks
To book places on walks, please follow the usual practice, and email walks@glias.org.uk to get details of the meeting point. All summer walks start at 2.30pm.

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June

9 June Tue EVENING WALK IN HISTORIC GREENWICH. Leader Richard Buchanan. Southwark and Lambeth Archaeological Society – Meet Maze Hill Station, 6.45pm for 7pm
18 June Thur PECKHAM RYE PARK AND ONE TREE HILL WALK . A Peckham Society walk Led by Peter Frost. Meet at the Clockhouse PH, junc Barry Road & Peckham Rye, SE22, 6.30pm. Duration 2 hours. Web: www.peckhamsociety.org.uk
20 June Sat THE 100 INCH ENGINE RESTORE OR LEAVE ALONE? A Kew Bridge Steam Museum seminar. Start 10am. In the morning there will be two papers: ‘The story of the 100 inch engine’, ‘33 years of the 90 in museum operation. What have we learned?’. There will be an opportunity to visit the below floor areas of the 100 and 90 inch engines before a demonstration run of the 90 during which the guide and the driver will talk through the starting operation. During lunch (included) visitors will be able to inspect the Steam Hall engines, including the gallery and underfloor parts of the Hathorn-Davey triple. The archive team will have a special exhibition on the 100 inch engine in the library. After lunch there will be two papers: ‘The reasons for restoring the 100 inch engine’, ‘The reasons for not restoring the 100 inch engine’. After the meeting, visitors are invited to have a free conducted tour of the Musical Museum. In the evening there will be another “Steamy Film Show” in the Concert Hall of the Musical Museum. Further information and to make a booking: Kew Bridge Steam Museum, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Middx TW8 0EN. Tel: 020 8568 4757. Web: www.kbsm.org
20-21 June KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. 11am-4pm. Adults Ł6, OAPs Ł5, Children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Tel: 01932 765328. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
20-21 June UPMINSTER WINDMILL OPEN DAYS. St Mary's Lane (on A124). 2pm-5pm. Web: www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk
21 June Sun CROSSNESS ENGINES PUBLIC STEAMING DAY. Belvedere Road, Abbey Wood, London SE2 10.30am-4.30pm. Ł5 adults. No booking required
23 June Tue SYSTEM BUILDING ON THE MORRIS WALK ESTATE. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by Lorna Coventry. 7.30pm, the Old Bakehouse, rear of Age Exchange Centre, 11 Blackheath Village, SE3 (opposite Blackheath Station). Ł1 for non members.
July

2 July Thur HOW THE BOOK "WHEN LONDON BECAME AN ISLAND" CAME TO BE WRITTEN. A London Canal Museum talk by Robert Phillpotts. 7.30pm. Ł3 (Ł2 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
2 July Thur MEMBERS SHORT TALKS AND AGM. Docklands History Group. Ł2 non-members. 5.30pm, Museum in Docklands, Hertsmere Road, West India Dock, Isle of Dogs E14 4AL. Tel: 01689 851982. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
4-5 July UPMINSTER WINDMILL OPEN DAYS. St Mary's Lane (on A124). 2pm-5pm. Web: www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk
7 July Tue CROSSNESS ENGINES GUIDED TOUR. Belvedere Road, Abbey Wood, London SE2. Ł4 adults. Visits must be booked in advance either on a Tuesday or Sunday between 9.30am and 3.30pm. Tel: 020 8311 3711 (no booking by answerphone). Visits commence at 1.30pm. Web: www.crossness.org.uk
12-13 July LEA MARSHES - AV ROE FLIGHT CENTENARY. Web: www.britishaviation100.com/events.php
11-12 July BRENTFORD DOCK 150. Planned Celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the official opening of the Great Western Railway’s Docks at Brentford (recorded on 15th of July 1859 at 3.40pm). For more detailed information please contact Derek or Chris at Brentford Dock Marina. Tel: 07970 143987
18-19 July FESTIVAL OF MODEL TRAMWAYS. Details from Kew Bridge Steam Museum, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Middx TW8 0EN. Tel: 020 8568 4757. Web: www.kbsm.org
18-19 July UPMINSTER WINDMILL OPEN DAYS. St Mary's Lane (on A124). 2pm-5pm. Web: www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk
18 July Sat COACH TRIP TO FISHBOURNE AND BOSHAM. A Southwark and Lambeth Archaeological Society trip led by Stephen Humphrey. More information from Brian Bloice. Tel: 020 8764 8314
18 July Sat INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY STUDY DAY. Organised by Denis Smith, GLIAS Chairman . 10.00am-5.00pm, Birkbeck College, Malet Street. This study day will enable students to explore Britain’s Industrial Heritage by looking at a number of topics including materials, energy, transport and industrial architecture. Apply for application form by telephone: 020 7631 6627. Cost: Ł40 (concessions Ł20). Quote Course Code: FFAR150NO ACB
19 July Sun CROSSNESS ENGINES GUIDED TOUR. Belvedere Road, Abbey Wood, London SE2. Ł4 adults. Visits must be booked in advance either on a Tuesday or Sunday between 9.30am and 3.30pm. Tel: 020 8311 3711 (no booking by answerphone). Visits commence at 1.30pm. Web: www.crossness.org.uk
21 July DISCOVERIES ON THE FORESHORE. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by Thames Discovery Team. 7.30pm, the Old Bakehouse, rear of Age Exchange Centre, 11 Blackheath Village, SE3 (opposite Blackheath Station). Ł1 for non members.
August

1-2 August UPMINSTER WINDMILL OPEN DAYS. St Mary's Lane (on A124). 2pm-5pm. Web: www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk
4 August Tue CROSSNESS ENGINES GUIDED TOUR. Belvedere Road, Abbey Wood, London SE2. Ł4 adults. Visits must be booked in advance either on a Tuesday or Sunday between 9.30am and 3.30pm. Tel: 020 8311 3711 (no booking by answerphone). Visits commence at 1.30pm. Web: www.crossness.org.uk
6 August Thur GUIDED TOWPATH WALK TO CAMDEN TOWN, VIA ISLINGTON TUNNEL WEST PORTAL. A London Canal Museum walk. 7.30pm. Charge Ł5 adult, Ł4 child/senior/student. Advance booking not required or possible.
6 August Thur VISIT TO THE MASSEY SHAW FIREBOAT. A Docklands History Group event. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
14-16 August BRISTOL CITY SAFARI. Details from Paul Saulter, Heritage of Industry Ltd, 80 Udimore Road, Rye, Sussex TN31 7DY. Web: www.citysafaris.co.uk
15-16 August KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. 11am-4pm. Adults Ł6, OAPs Ł5, Children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Tel: 01932 765328. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
15-16 August UPMINSTER WINDMILL OPEN DAYS. St Mary's Lane (on A124). 2pm-5pm. Web: www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk
16 August Sun PECKHAM WALK. A Peckham Society walk led by Peter Frost. Meet at Peckham Rye Railway Station, 2pm. Duration 2 hours. Web: www.peckhamsociety.org.uk
23 August Sun CROSSNESS ENGINES PUBLIC STEAMING DAY. Belvedere Road, Abbey Wood, London SE2 10.30am-4.30pm. Ł5 adults. No booking required
29-31 August WATERWORKS AT WAR. Details from Kew Bridge Steam Museum, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Middx TW8 0EN. Tel: 020 8568 4757. Web: www.kbsm.org
September

3 September Thur WAPPING FOREHORE TROUBLES IN STUART TIMES. A Docklands History Group talk by Sally Mashiter. Ł2 non-members. 5.30pm, Museum in Docklands, Hertsmere Road, West India Dock, Isle of Dogs E14 4AL. Tel: 01689 851982. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
3 September Thur THE RIVER SEVERN FROM STOURPORT TO THE SEA. A London Canal Museum talk by Runnells Davis. 7.30pm. Ł3 (Ł2 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
4-10 September AIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE. University of Lincoln
5-6 September UPMINSTER WINDMILL OPEN DAYS. St Mary's Lane (on A124). 2pm-5pm. Web: www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk
17-20 September BERLIN CITY SAFARI. Details from Paul Saulter, Heritage of Industry Ltd, 80 Udimore Road, Rye, Sussex TN31 7DY. Web: www.citysafaris.co.uk
19-20 September KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. 11am-4pm. Adults Ł6, OAPs Ł5, Children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Tel: 01932 765328. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
19-20 September UPMINSTER WINDMILL OPEN DAYS. St Mary's Lane (on A124). 2pm-5pm. Web: www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk
October

1 October Thur THE DEVELOPMENT OF ST KATHARINE DOCK. A Docklands History Group talk by John Francis. Ł2 non-members. 5.30pm, Museum in Docklands, Hertsmere Road, West India Dock, Isle of Dogs E14 4AL. Tel: 01689 851982. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
1 October Thur THE RIVER GIPPING. A London Canal Museum talk by Spencer Greystrong. 7.30pm. Ł3 (Ł2 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
3-4 October FESTIVAL OF MODELS. Details from Kew Bridge Steam Museum, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Middx TW8 0EN. Tel: 020 8568 4757. Web: www.kbsm.org
3-4 October UPMINSTER WINDMILL OPEN DAYS. St Mary's Lane (on A124). 2pm-5pm. Web: www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk
17-18 October KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. 11am-4pm. Adults Ł6, OAPs Ł5, Children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Tel: 01932 765328. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
18 October Sun THE THEATRES, MUSIC HALLS AND CINEMAS OF THE OLD KENT ROAD. A Peckham Society talk by Richard Norman. 3pm, Goose Green Centre, St John's Church, Goose Green, East Dulwich Road, SE22. Web: www.peckhamsociety.org.uk
23-25 October LIVERPOOL CITY SAFARI. Details from Paul Saulter, Heritage of Industry Ltd, 80 Udimore Road, Rye, Sussex TN31 7DY. Web: www.citysafaris.co.uk
November

5 November Thur THE KENNET AND AVON CANAL. A London Canal Museum talk by speaker, to be announced, from the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust. 7.30pm. Ł3 (Ł2 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
5 November Thur THE 1872 DOCK STRIKE AND THE WEST INDIA DOCKS. A Docklands History Group talk by Chris Ellmers. Ł2 non-members. 5.30pm, Museum in Docklands, Hertsmere Road, West India Dock, Isle of Dogs E14 4AL. Tel: 01689 851982. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
14-15 November LIVE STEAM MODEL RAILWAY SHOW. Details from Kew Bridge Steam Museum, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Middx TW8 0EN. Tel: 020 8568 4757. Web: www.kbsm.org
21-22 November KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. 11am-4pm. Adults Ł6, OAPs Ł5, Children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Tel: 01932 765328. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
December

3 December Thur THE COTSWOLD CANALS. A London Canal Museum talk by Liz Payne. 7.30pm. Ł3 (Ł2 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
3 December Thur CHRISTMAS SOCIAL. A Docklands History Group event, venue to be announced. Web: www.docklandshistorygroup.org.uk
Exhibitions

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