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GLIAS Walks
To book places on GLIAS walks, please follow the usual practice, and email walks@glias.org.uk or write to GLIAS Walks (including a SAE), c/o 84A Kingston Road, Luton, Beds, LU2 7SA and get details of the meeting point. All summer walks start at 2.30pm.

1 June Sat All Change at King's Cross, led by Mike and Kate Quinton.
6 July Sat The Housing Industry – examples from the last 100 years in South Acton, led by John Goodier.
3 August Sat Kensal Green to Alperton, led by Peter Finch.
7 September Sat Angel to Holloway Road, led by Chris Rule.

May

26 May Sun LONDON CANAL MUSEUM GUIDED TUNNEL BOAT TRIPS. At 1100, 1200, 1400, 1500, and 1600. You are very strongly advised to book online in advance. London Canal Museum, 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
27 May Mon MARKFIELD BEAM ENGINE AND MUSEUM STEAM DAY. 11am to 5pm. Markfield Road, South Tottenham, London N15 4RB. Tel: 01707 873628. Email: info@mbeam.org Web: www.mbeam.org
31 May Fri MY VAUXHALL. Vauxhall Society/Vauxhall One walk led by Gabriel Gbadamosi, author of the novel "Vauxhall". For meeting info, book with Vauxhall One. Web: www.vauxhallone.co.uk
June

1-2 June UPMINSTER WINDMILL OPEN DAYS. St Mary's Lane (on A124). 2pm-5pm. Enquiries for Windmill Open Days Tel: 0300 030 1803. Web: www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk
2 June Sun PEOPLE AND PLACES OF FURZEDOWN. Streatham Society walk led by Helen Long. 2:30pm Furzedown Public House, junction Thrale Road & Mitcham Lane. Information from Brian Bloice, 220 Woodmansterne Road, Streatham SW16 5UA. Tel: 020 8764 8314. Email: b.bloice@btinternet.com Web: www.streathamsociety.org.uk
2 June Sun SHIRLEY WINDMILL OPEN DAY. 1-5pm. No entry charge - Guided tours last about one hour and cover the history and working of the mill. There is a Visitors' Centre and Shop selling Souvenirs, Teas and Home Made Cakes Etc. The last tour begins at 4pm. Postmill Close, Shirley, CR0 5DY. Web: www.shirleywindmill.org.uk
6 June Thur THE SOMERSET COAL CANAL. A London Canal Museum talk by Patrick Moss. 7.30pm. Ł4 (Ł3 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
8-9 June OPEN GARDEN SQUARES WEEKEND. Info: www.opensquares.org
9 June Sun BRIXTON SQUARES AND COMMONS. Brixton Society led by Alan Piper. 2:30pm outside Brixton Tate Library on Windrush Square. Brixton Society - Alan Piper. Tel: 020 7207 0347. Web: www.brixtonsociety.org.uk
9 June Sun LONDON CANAL MUSEUM GUIDED TUNNEL BOAT TRIPS. At 1100, 1200, 1400, 1500, and 1600. You are very strongly advised to book online in advance. London Canal Museum, 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
9 June Sun CLASSIC AND VINTAGE CARS. A Markfield Beam Engine events day. 11am to 5pm. Markfield Road, South Tottenham, London N15 4RB. Tel: 01707 873628. Email: info@mbeam.org Web: www.mbeam.org
9 June Sun CHOUMERT SQUARE OPEN DAY. 1pm – 5pm
11 June Tue UNDERGROUND CENTENARY & STEAM ON THE MET. A London Underground Railway Society talk by Fred Ivey. 7.15pm, At Upper Room, All Souls Clubhouse, 141 Cleveland Street, London W1T 6QG. Web: www.lurs.org.uk
14 June Fri GEOFFREY GILLAM MEMORIAL LECTURE. An Enfield Archaeological Society lecture. Jubilee Hall, Parsonage Lane, Enfield. Doors open for refreshments at 7.30pm, lectures commence at 8pm. Visitors are welcome at Ł1 per person. Website: www.enfarchsoc.org
15-16 June UPMINSTER WINDMILL OPEN DAYS. St Mary's Lane (on A124). 2pm-5pm. Enquiries for Windmill Open Days Tel: 0300 030 1803. Web: www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk
15-16 June KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND (RAILWAY GRAND OPENING). 11am-4pm. Adults Ł7, Concessions Ł6, Children (to 16) free. Kempton Steam Museum, Kempton Park Water Works, Snakey Lane, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Tel: 01932 765328. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
16 June Sun BEDFORD HILL AND THE HEAVER ESTATE. Balham Society walk led by John Rattray. 2:30pm corner of Bedford Hill and Elmfield Road. Balham Society - John Rattray. Tel: 020 8675 4854. Email: johnmrattray@yahoo.co.uk
18 June Tue ELTHAM PARK SOUTH. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by Terry Powley. 7.30pm, the Old Bakehouse, rear of Age Exchange Centre, 11 Blackheath Village, SE3 (opposite Blackheath Station). Ł1 for non members. http://greenwichindustrialhistory.blogspot.com/
19 June Wed THE STORY OF VAUXHALL PARK. Vauxhall Society/Vauxhall One walk led by Helen Monger. 12:30pm. For meeting info, book with Vauxhall One. Web: www.vauxhallone.co.uk
20 June Thur PECKHAM RYE PARK TO ONE TREE HILL. Peckham Society walk. 6:30pm the Clockhouse PH, junction Barry Road/Peckham Rye SE22. Web: www.peckhamsociety.org.uk
20 June Thur PECKHAM RYE PARK TO ONE TREE HILL. Peckham Society walk. 2 hours. Meet at the Clockhouse PH, 6.30pm, junc Barry Road/Peckham Rye SE22
23 June Sun CROSSNESS ENGINES PUBLIC STEAMING DAY & MODEL ENGINEERING FAIR. Ľ–˝ small scale tractor engines down to Meccano engineering and model railways. The day runs from 10.30am to 5pm with last admission at 4pm. Tickets Ł5, Children under 16 FREE. There is a large car park, light refreshments and a museum shop, all at the Crossness site, Thames Water, Belvedere Road, Abbey Wood SE2 9AQ. www.crossness.org.uk Email: crossness@btconnect.com
23 June Sun LONDON CANAL MUSEUM GUIDED TUNNEL BOAT TRIPS. At 1100, 1200, 1400, 1500, and 1600. You are very strongly advised to book online in advance. London Canal Museum, 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
23 June Sun PERAMBULATION AROUND WOODSIDE. Norwood Society walk led by Keith Holdaway & John Hickman. 2:30pm St Luke's Church, Portland Road, Woodside, SE25. Norwood Society - Keith Holdaway, 223 Leigham Court Rd SW16 2SD. Web: www.norwoodsociety.co.uk
30 June Sun STREATHAM VILLAGE. Streatham Society walk led by John Brown. 2:30pm St Leonard’s Church, junction of Tooting Bec Gardens & Streatham High Road. Information from Brian Bloice, 220 Woodmansterne Road, Streatham SW16 5UA. Tel: 020 8764 8314. Email: b.bloice@btinternet.com Web: www.streathamsociety.org.uk
July

tba July NEWCOMEN SUMMER MEETING, MANCHESTER. Details from Heritage of Industry Ltd, Hunters Moon, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Bucks HP8 4HQ. Email: info@heritageofindustry.co.uk Web: www.heritageofindustry.co.uk Tel: 01494 873677
4 July Thur THE WORK OF THE PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY HARBOURMASTER. A London Canal Museum talk by Mark Towens, Deputy Harbour Master [Upper] PLA. 7.30pm. Ł4 (Ł3 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
6-7 July UPMINSTER WINDMILL OPEN DAYS. St Mary's Lane (on A124). 2pm-5pm. Enquiries for Windmill Open Days Tel: 0300 030 1803. Web: www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk
7 July Sun SHIRLEY WINDMILL OPEN DAY. 1-5pm. No entry charge - Guided tours last about one hour and cover the history and working of the mill. There is a Visitors' Centre and Shop selling Souvenirs, Teas and Home Made Cakes Etc. The last tour begins at 4pm. Postmill Close, Shirley, CR0 5DY. Web: www.shirleywindmill.org.uk
7 July Sun BRIXTON MURALS. London Mural Preservation Society walk led by Ruth Miller. 11am, Brixton Tube Station. Web: londonmuralpreservationsociety.com
7 July Sun BALHAM HILL AND NIGHTINGALE LANE. Balham Society walk led by John Rattray. 2:30pm Clapham South Station. Balham Society - John Rattray. Tel: 020 8675 4854. Email: johnmrattray@yahoo.co.uk
11-14 July STREATHAM FESTIVAL. Web: www.streathamfestival.com
14 July Sun HERNE HILL. Lambethans Society walk led by Alan Piper. 2:30pm outside Loughborough Junction Station (Thameslink), Coldharbour Lane, SE5. Lambethans' Society - Doreen Heath. Tel: 020 8670 8924
14 July Sun THE HISTORY AND NATURAL HISTORY OF STREATHAM COMMON. Streatham Society walk led by Graham Gower and Peter Newmark. 2:30pm Rookery Café, top of Streatham Common South. Information from Brian Bloice, 220 Woodmansterne Road, Streatham SW16 5UA. Tel: 020 8764 8314. Email: b.bloice@btinternet.com Web: www.streathamsociety.org.uk
14 July Sun LONDON CANAL MUSEUM GUIDED TUNNEL BOAT TRIPS. At 1100, 1200, 1400, 1500, and 1600. You are very strongly advised to book online in advance. London Canal Museum, 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
14 July Sun VICTORIAN MAYHEM. 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMMISSIONING OF THE BEAM ENGINE. An eclectic mix of Steampunk and Victoriana. A Markfield Beam Engine events day. 11am to 5pm. Markfield Road, South Tottenham, London N15 4RB. Tel: 01707 873628. Email: info@mbeam.org Web: www.mbeam.org
15 July Mon ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE VAUXHALL FORESHORE. Vauxhall Society/Vauxhall One walk led by Eliott Wragg. 12.30pm. For meeting info, book with Vauxhall One. Web: www.vauxhallone.co.uk
16 July Tue WH SMITH – SPREAD THE NEWS. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by Chris Rule. 7.30pm, the Old Bakehouse, rear of Age Exchange Centre, 11 Blackheath Village, SE3 (opposite Blackheath Station). Ł1 for non members. http://greenwichindustrialhistory.blogspot.com/
17 July Wed CLAPHAM COMMON WEST SIDE. Clapham Society walk led by Derrick Johnson. 6:30pm Clapham South Underground Station. Clapham Society - Alyson Wilson 0207 622 6360. Web: www.claphamsociety.com
20-21 July LAMBETH COUNTRY SHOW. Brockwell Park
20-21 July UPMINSTER WINDMILL OPEN DAYS. St Mary's Lane (on A124). 2pm-5pm. Enquiries for Windmill Open Days Tel: 0300 030 1803. Web: www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk
28 July Sun UPPER NORWOOD (NORTH) CIRCULAR WALK. Norwood Society walk led by Alex Booth & Mick Martin. 2:30pm Crystal Palace Parade/top of Anerley Hill (park gates). Norwood Society - Keith Holdaway, 223 Leigham Court Rd SW16 2SD. Web: www.norwoodsociety.co.uk
28 July Sun CROSSNESS ENGINES PUBLIC STEAMING DAY & TRANSPORT FAIR. Steam wagons, tractors and vintage cars. The day runs from 10.30am to 5pm with last admission at 4pm. Tickets Ł5, Children under 16 FREE. There is a large car park, light refreshments and a museum shop, all at the Crossness site, Thames Water, Belvedere Road, Abbey Wood SE2 9AQ. www.crossness.org.uk Email: crossness@btconnect.com
28 July Sun LONDON CANAL MUSEUM GUIDED TUNNEL BOAT TRIPS. At 1100, 1200, 1400, 1500, and 1600. You are very strongly advised to book online in advance. London Canal Museum, 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
August

1 August Thur GUIDED TOWPATH WALK TO CAMDEN TOWN. A London Canal Museum walk. 7.30pm. Ł4 (Ł3 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
3-4 August UPMINSTER WINDMILL OPEN DAYS. St Mary's Lane (on A124). 2pm-5pm. Enquiries for Windmill Open Days Tel: 0300 030 1803. Web: www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk
4 August Sun SOUTH STREATHAM. Streatham Society walk led by John Brown. 2:30pm Norbury Station. Information from Brian Bloice, 220 Woodmansterne Road, Streatham SW16 5UA. Tel: 020 8764 8314. Email: b.bloice@btinternet.com Web: www.streathamsociety.org.uk
4 August Sun SHIRLEY WINDMILL OPEN DAY. 1-5pm. No entry charge - Guided tours last about one hour and cover the history and working of the mill. There is a Visitors' Centre and Shop selling Souvenirs, Teas and Home Made Cakes Etc. The last tour begins at 4pm. Postmill Close, Shirley, CR0 5DY. Web: www.shirleywindmill.org.uk
11 August Sun LONDON CANAL MUSEUM GUIDED TUNNEL BOAT TRIPS. At 1100, 1200, 1400, 1500, and 1600. You are very strongly advised to book online in advance. London Canal Museum, 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
11 August Sun ANOTHER WANDLE WALK. Lambethans Society walk led by Alan Piper. 2:30pm outside Colliers Wood station (Northern line). Lambethans' Society - Doreen Heath. Tel: 020 8670 8924
14 August Wed CLAPHAM NORTH. Clapham Society walk led by Peter Jefferson Smith. 6:30pm Clapham North Underground Station. Clapham Society - Alyson Wilson 0207 622 6360. Web: www.claphamsociety.com
17-18 August UPMINSTER WINDMILL OPEN DAYS. St Mary's Lane (on A124). 2pm-5pm. Enquiries for Windmill Open Days Tel: 0300 030 1803. Web: www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk
18 August Sun PECKHAM AND BURGESS PARK. Peckham Society walk. 2:00pm Peckham Rye Station, SE15. Web: www.peckhamsociety.org.uk
18 August Sun PECKHAM AND BURGESS PARK. Peckham Society walk. 2pm. Meet at Peckham Rye station, SE15. 2hrs
25 August Sun LONDON CANAL MUSEUM GUIDED TUNNEL BOAT TRIPS. At 1100, 1200, 1400, 1500, and 1600. You are very strongly advised to book online in advance. London Canal Museum, 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
26 August Mon MARKFIELD BEAM ENGINE AND MUSEUM STEAM DAY. 11am to 5pm. Markfield Road, South Tottenham, London N15 4RB. Tel: 01707 873628. Email: info@mbeam.org Web: www.mbeam.org
September

1 September Sun CROSSNESS ENGINES PUBLIC STEAMING DAY & LOCAL HISTORY FAIR. Local history and archaeology groups. The day runs from 10.30am to 5pm with last admission at 4pm. Tickets Ł5, Children under 16 FREE. There is a large car park, light refreshments and a museum shop, all at the Crossness site, Thames Water, Belvedere Road, Abbey Wood SE2 9AQ. www.crossness.org.uk Email: crossness@btconnect.com
1 September Sun UPPER NORWOOD (SOUTH) CIRCULAR WALK. Norwood Society walk led by Alun Thomas. 2:30pm Crystal Palace Railway Station. Norwood Society - Keith Holdaway, 223 Leigham Court Rd SW16 2SD. Web: www.norwoodsociety.co.uk
1 September Sun SHIRLEY WINDMILL OPEN DAY. 1-5pm. No entry charge - Guided tours last about one hour and cover the history and working of the mill. There is a Visitors' Centre and Shop selling Souvenirs, Teas and Home Made Cakes Etc. The last tour begins at 4pm. Postmill Close, Shirley, CR0 5DY. Web: www.shirleywindmill.org.uk
5 September Thur THE STORT STORY. A London Canal Museum talk by Richard Thomas. 7.30pm. Ł4 (Ł3 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
5-8 September THE KUSTTRAM: BY THE SEASIDE. A City Safari to Ostend and the Belgian Coast led by Sue Constable. Details from Heritage of Industry Ltd, Hunters Moon, Gorelands Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Bucks HP8 4HQ. Email: info@heritageofindustry.co.uk Web: www.heritageofindustry.co.uk Tel: 01494 873677
7-8 September UPMINSTER WINDMILL OPEN DAYS. St Mary's Lane (on A124). 2pm-5pm. Enquiries for Windmill Open Days Tel: 0300 030 1803. Web: www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk
8 September Sun LONDON CANAL MUSEUM GUIDED TUNNEL BOAT TRIPS. At 1100, 1200, 1400, 1500, and 1600. You are very strongly advised to book online in advance. London Canal Museum, 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
13 September Fri THE CHISELDON CAULDRONS. An Enfield Archaeological Society talk by Alexandra Baldwin, British Museum. Jubilee Hall, Parsonage Lane, Enfield. Doors open for refreshments at 7.30pm, lectures commence at 8pm. Visitors are welcome at Ł1 per person. Website: www.enfarchsoc.org
17 September Tue AN ILLUSTRATED TALK ON THE RISE AND FALL OF THE POOL OF LONDON. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by Terry Scales. 7.30pm, the Old Bakehouse, rear of Age Exchange Centre, 11 Blackheath Village, SE3 (opposite Blackheath Station). Ł1 for non members. http://greenwichindustrialhistory.blogspot.com/
21-22 September UPMINSTER WINDMILL OPEN DAYS. St Mary's Lane (on A124). 2pm-5pm. Enquiries for Windmill Open Days Tel: 0300 030 1803. Web: www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk
21-22 September LONDON OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND. Web: www.londonopenhouse.org
22 September Sun SHIRLEY WINDMILL OPEN DAY. 12-5pm. No entry charge - Guided tours last about one hour and cover the history and working of the mill. There is a Visitors' Centre and Shop selling Souvenirs, Teas and Home Made Cakes Etc. The last tour begins at 4pm. Postmill Close, Shirley, CR0 5DY. Web: www.shirleywindmill.org.uk
22 September Sun LONDON CANAL MUSEUM GUIDED TUNNEL BOAT TRIPS. At 1100, 1200, 1400, 1500, and 1600. You are very strongly advised to book online in advance. London Canal Museum, 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
28-29 September KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND (CLASSIC CAR AND BIKE DISPLAY). 11am-4pm. Adults Ł7, Concessions Ł6, Children (to 16) free. Kempton Steam Museum, Kempton Park Water Works, Snakey Lane, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Tel: 01932 765328. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
October

3 October Thur ARCHIVE PHOTOS OF THE EARLY 1960s. A London Canal Museum talk by Roger Butler. 7.30pm. Ł4 (Ł3 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
5-6 October UPMINSTER WINDMILL OPEN DAYS. St Mary's Lane (on A124). 2pm-5pm. Enquiries for Windmill Open Days Tel: 0300 030 1803. Web: www.upminsterwindmill.co.uk
6 October Sun SHIRLEY WINDMILL OPEN DAY. 1-5pm. No entry charge - Guided tours last about one hour and cover the history and working of the mill. There is a Visitors' Centre and Shop selling Souvenirs, Teas and Home Made Cakes Etc. The last tour begins at 4pm. Postmill Close, Shirley, CR0 5DY. Web: www.shirleywindmill.org.uk
13 October Sun CROSSNESS ENGINES PUBLIC STEAMING DAY & LOCAL HISTORY FAIR. Local history and archaeology groups. The day runs from 10.30am to 5pm with last admission at 4pm. Tickets Ł5, Children under 16 FREE. There is a large car park, light refreshments and a museum shop, all at the Crossness site, Thames Water, Belvedere Road, Abbey Wood SE2 9AQ. www.crossness.org.uk Email: crossness@btconnect.com
13 October Sun LONDON CANAL MUSEUM GUIDED TUNNEL BOAT TRIPS. At 1100, 1200, 1400, 1500, and 1600. You are very strongly advised to book online in advance. London Canal Museum, 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
15 October Tue ARTISTS AND THAMES SHIPYARD. A Greenwich Industrial History Society talk by Pieter Van der Merwve. 7.30pm, the Old Bakehouse, rear of Age Exchange Centre, 11 Blackheath Village, SE3 (opposite Blackheath Station). Ł1 for non members. http://greenwichindustrialhistory.blogspot.com/
18 October Fri THE ROMAN BONES OF OLD ENFIELD. An Enfield Archaeological Society talk by Neil Pinchbeck, EAS. Jubilee Hall, Parsonage Lane, Enfield. Doors open for refreshments at 7.30pm, lectures commence at 8pm. Visitors are welcome at Ł1 per person. Website: www.enfarchsoc.org
19-20 October KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND (TITANIC EXHIBITION). 11am-4pm. Adults Ł7, Concessions Ł6, Children (to 16) free. Kempton Steam Museum, Kempton Park Water Works, Snakey Lane, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Tel: 01932 765328. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
20 October Sun THE TREES OF SOUTHWARK. A Peckham Society talk by Christopher Cook, Service Development Manager. 3pm, Goose Green Centre, St John's Church, Goose Green, East Dulwich Road, SE22. Web: www.peckhamsociety.org.uk
26-27 October Sun THE AMAZING HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE. London Canal Museum, 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
November

7 November Thur THE CANAL PIONEERS: BRINDLEY'S SCHOOL OF ENGINEERS. A London Canal Museum talk by Chris Lewis. 7.30pm. Ł4 (Ł3 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
15 November Fri SHAKESPEARE'S CURTAIN THEATRE — THE WHOLE STORY. An Enfield Archaeological Society talk by Julian Bowshej, MoLA. Jubilee Hall, Parsonage Lane, Enfield. Doors open for refreshments at 7.30pm, lectures commence at 8pm. Visitors are welcome at Ł1 per person. Website: www.enfarchsoc.org
16-17 November KEMPTON GREAT ENGINES STEAMING WEEKEND (CHRISTMAS FAIR). 11am-4pm. Adults Ł7, Concessions Ł6, Children (to 16) free. Kempton Steam Museum, Kempton Park Water Works, Snakey Lane, Middlesex TW13 6XH. Tel: 01932 765328. Web: www.kemptonsteam.org
19 November Tue WHAT HAPPENED IN MERSTHAM. QUESTIONS ANSWERED AND UN-ANSWERED. 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). Ł1 for non members. http://greenwichindustrialhistory.blogspot.com/
December

5 December Thur ICE FOR THE METROPOLIS. A London Canal Museum talk by Malcolm Tucker. 7.30pm. Ł4 (Ł3 discounts). 12/13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT. Tel: 020 7713 0836. Web: www.canalmuseum.org.uk
Exhibitions

February to October 2013 POSTER ART 150 – LONDON UNDERGROUND'S GREATEST DESIGNS. London Transport Museum. Web: www.ltmuseum.co.uk

© GLIAS, 2013