GLIAS events
Summer walks
Other events
July August September October November December
GLIAS summer walksTo 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.
- 7 August Sat A WALK IN WEST KENSINGTON. Led by John Goodier
- 4 September Sat WELLS, WATCHES & WORKSHOPS. A walk round Clerkenwell led by Mike and Kate Quinton
- TBA TREASURE HUNT
July
August
- 28 July Wed THE PHOENIX: THE GREAT FIRE OF 1666 AND THE REBUILDING OF LONDON. A Rotherhithe & Bermondsey Local History Group Guided Walk by Leo Hollis. 7.30pm, MONUMENT UNDERGROUND. Web: www.kingstairs.com/rotherhithe
- 31 July Sat WWI EVENT – DOG FIGHT WITH SOPWITH AND FOKKER. A Royal Gunpowder Mills event, Waltham Abbey. Opening hours – 11am to 5pm with the last entry at 3.30pm. Web: www.royalgunpowdermills.com
September
- 1 August Sun LONDON CANAL MUSEUM GUIDED TUNNEL BOAT TRIP. From the museum through the long Islington Tunnel and back with commentary from a London Canal Museum guide. Advance booking is strongly reccommended. Departures at 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm. Details from the London Canal Museum. 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
- 1 August Sun WWI EVENT – TRIPLANES. A Royal Gunpowder Mills event, Waltham Abbey. Opening hours – 11am to 5pm with the last entry at 3.30pm. Web: www.royalgunpowdermills.com
- 5 August Thur GUIDED TOWPATH WALK TO CAMDEN TOWN. Via Islington Tunnel west portal, exploring the history of the canal and the signs of its past that can be seen along the route. Depart 7.30pm. Charge £5 adult, £4 child/senior/student. Advance booking not required or possible. Details from the London Canal Museum. 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
- 7-8 August CLASSIC CAR SHOW. A Royal Gunpowder Mills event, Waltham Abbey. Opening hours – 11am to 5pm with the last entry at 3.30pm. Web: www.royalgunpowdermills.com
- 7-8 August UPMINSTER WINDMILL OPEN DAYS. St Mary's Lane (on A124). 2pm-5pm. Web: www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk
- 15 August Sun PECKHAM WALK. A Peckham Society walk led by Peter Frost. Meet at Peckham Rye Railway Station, 2pm. 2-3 hours
- 15 August Sun LONDON CANAL MUSEUM GUIDED TUNNEL BOAT TRIP. From the museum through the long Islington Tunnel and back with commentary from a London Canal Museum guide. Advance booking is strongly reccommended. Departures at 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm. Details from the London Canal Museum. 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
- 21-22 August UPMINSTER WINDMILL OPEN DAYS. St Mary's Lane (on A124). 2pm-5pm. Web: www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk
- 20-22 August DUNDEE AND PERTH CITY SAFARI. Jute, Jam and Journalism. Based on Dundee with a day trip to Perth, the ancient inland port and home to Pullars of Perth. Details from Paul Saulter, Heritage of Industry Ltd, 80 Udimore Road, Rye, Sussex TN31 7DY. Web: www.citysafaris.co.uk
- 29 August Sun LONDON CANAL MUSEUM GUIDED TUNNEL BOAT TRIP. From the museum through the long Islington Tunnel and back with commentary from a London Canal Museum guide. Advance booking is strongly reccommended. Departures at 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm. Details from the London Canal Museum. 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
October
- 2 September Thur THE SLEAFORD NAVIGATION – PAST , PRESENT AND FUTURE. A London Canal Museum talk by Steve Hayes. 7.30pm. £3 (£2 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
- 3-9 September ASSOCIATION FOR INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY ANNUAL CONFERENCE. Exploring Cornwall at the invitation of the Trevithick Society in Penryn. Web: www.industrial-archaeology.org.uk
- 4-5 September UPMINSTER WINDMILL OPEN DAYS. St Mary's Lane (on A124). 2pm-5pm. Web: www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk
- 11-12 September SLOUGH CANAL FESTIVAL. At Bloom Park, Slough, SU995800
- 14 September Tue 60163 - THE PEPPERCORN A1 TORNADO: HOW THE TORNADO WAS BUILT. A Cuffley Industrial Heritage Society talk by John Rawlinson. Entrance by pre booked ticket only. For Information & tickets please email info@cihs.org.uk or phone 01707 875481. 7.30pm. Northaw Village Hall, 5 Northaw Road West, Northaw EN6 4NW. £3 visitors. Web: www.cihs.org.uk
- 18-19 September KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. 11am-4pm. Adults £6, OAPs £5, Children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Tel: 01932 765328. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
- 18-19 September UPMINSTER WINDMILL OPEN DAYS. St Mary's Lane (on A124). 2pm-5pm. Web: www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk
- 19 September Sun LONDON CANAL MUSEUM GUIDED TUNNEL BOAT TRIP. From the museum through the long Islington Tunnel and back with commentary from a London Canal Museum guide. Advance booking is strongly reccommended. Departures at 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm, and 4pm. Details from the London Canal Museum. 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
- 21 September Tue INDUSTRIAL ACTION AT UNITED GLASS. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by Scott Reeve. 7.30pm, the Old Bakehouse, rear of Age Exchange Centre, 11 Blackheath Village, SE3 (opposite Blackheath Station). £1 for non members.
- 24 September Fri PADDLE STEAMER WAVERLEY EVENING CRUISE. Leave Tower Pier 7.30 pm back 10.30 pm. Paddle Steamer Preservation Society charter – all welcome. Fare £17.50 (reduction available for groups, please enquire). Tickets and information from Roddy McKee, 11 Mayfair Close, Beckenham, BR3 5EL. Tel/Fax: 020 8658 4484. Cheques payable to “Paddle Steamer Preservation Society”.
- 27 September Mon BORDERS & MARAUDERS - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE RAILWAYS OF SLOVENIA. A Railway and Canal Historical Society talk by Tim Edmonds. 6.30pm, The Rugby Tavern, Rugby Street, WC1. Web: www.rchs.org.uk
- 11-12 September INTERNAL COMBUSTION GALORE. Details from Kew Bridge Steam Museum, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Middx TW8 0EN. Tel: 020 8568 4757. Web: www.kbsm.org
- 29 September Wed HISTORY OF THE EAST LONDON LINE. A Rotherhithe & Bermondsey Local History Group talk by Nisha Childs. 7.45pm. Time & Talents Centre, The Old Mortuary, St Mary Church Street, Rotherhithe Village, London SE16. Non-members and guests are welcome – £1.50 donation. Web: www.kingstairs.com/rotherhithe
November
- 2-3 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
- 2-3 October UPMINSTER WINDMILL OPEN DAYS. St Mary's Lane (on A124). 2pm-5pm. Web: www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk
- 7 October Thur THE DROITWICH CANALS RESTORATION. A London Canal Museum talk by Martin Ludgate. 7.30pm. £3 (£2 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
- 12 October Tue 200 YEARS OF MUCH HADHAM FORGE. A Cuffley Industrial Heritage Society talk by Robin Webb. 7.30pm. Northaw Village Hall, 5 Northaw Road West, Northaw EN6 4NW. £3 visitors. Web: www.cihs.org.uk
- 16-17 October KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. 11am-4pm. Adults £6, OAPs £5, Children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Tel: 01932 765328. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
- 17 October Sun THE CINEMAS, THEATRES, MUSIC HALLS AROUND THE ELEPHANT AND CASTLE. A Peckham Society talk by Richard Norman, Author. 3pm, Goose Green Centre, St John’s Church, Goose Green, East Dulwich Road, SE22. Web: www.peckhamsociety.org.uk
- 19 October Tue THE CROYDON CANAL. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by Paul Sowan. 7.30pm, the Old Bakehouse, rear of Age Exchange Centre, 11 Blackheath Village, SE3 (opposite Blackheath Station). £1 for non members.
- 19 October Tue THE CROYDON CANAL. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by Paul Sowan. 7.30pm, the Old Bakehouse, rear of Age Exchange Centre, 11 Blackheath Village, SE3 (opposite Blackheath Station). £1 for non members.
- 25 October Mon HOW THE LONDON & BIRMINGHAM REACHED EUSTON. A Railway and Canal Historical Society talk by John Liffen. 6.30pm, The Rugby Tavern, Rugby Street, WC1. Web: www.rchs.org.uk
- 27 October Wed CEMETERIES OF SOUTH LONDON. A Rotherhithe & Bermondsey Local History Group talk by Brian Parsons. 7.45pm. Time & Talents Centre, The Old Mortuary, St Mary Church Street, Rotherhithe Village, London SE16. Non-members and guests are welcome – £1.50 donation. Web: www.kingstairs.com/rotherhithe
- 29 October Fri GHOSTLY TOURS. 6pm – 9pm. Details from Kew Bridge Steam Museum, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Middx TW8 0EN. Tel: 020 8568 4757. Web: www.kbsm.org
- 31 October Sun GHOSTLY TOURS. 6pm – 9pm. Details from Kew Bridge Steam Museum, Green Dragon Lane, Brentford, Middx TW8 0EN. Tel: 020 8568 4757. Web: www.kbsm.org
December
- 4 November Thur THE CROMFORD CANAL PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE. A London Canal Museum talk by Patrick Morriss. 7.30pm. £3 (£2 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
- 9 November Tue SOMETHING CONCRETE: THE HISTORY OF WARECRETE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. A Cuffley Industrial Heritage Society talk by David Render. 7.30pm. Northaw Village Hall, 5 Northaw Road West, Northaw EN6 4NW. £3 visitors. Web: www.cihs.org.uk
- 16 November Tue GREIGS WHARF. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by John Greig. 7.30pm, the Old Bakehouse, rear of Age Exchange Centre, 11 Blackheath Village, SE3 (opposite Blackheath Station). £1 for non members.
- 20-21 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
- 20-21 November KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND. 11am-4pm. Adults £6, OAPs £5, Children (to 16) free. Feltham Hill Road, Hanworth, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Tel: 01932 765328. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
- 29 November Mon PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS CARADON & LOOE - CANAL AND RAILWAYS. A Railway and Canal Historical Society talk by Michael Messenger. 6.30pm, The Rugby Tavern, Rugby Street, WC1. Web: www.rchs.org.uk
Exhibitions
- 2 December Thur LONDON'S WATERWAYS. A London Canal Museum talk by Derek Pratt. 7.30pm. £3 (£2 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
- 14 December Tue THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LOCAL WATER SUPPLY FROM THE MID 1850S TO THE PRESENT DAY. A Cuffley Industrial Heritage Society talk by Nigel Rhodes. 7.30pm. Northaw Village Hall, 5 Northaw Road West, Northaw EN6 4NW. £3 visitors. Web: www.cihs.org.uk
- Starts 1 August A CENTENARY EXHIBITION OF THE AVRO AVIATION COMPANY. The Pump House Steam & Transport Museum. 10 South Access Road London E17 8AX . Tel: 0208 5211766. The exhibition of Photos and Model Aircraft will be open every Thursday and Sunday in August. 11.00 to 4.00. Entrance £3.00 Cons £1.50 and Children Free
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