Talk: From Myddelton to Mortola
Jubilee Hall 2 Parsonage Lane, EnfieldBy Bryan Hewitt. A talk about a trip to an exotic garden on the Italian Riviera, which was created by an Enfield family, the Hanburys of the Manor House which used to stand on the corner of Whitewebbs Lane where it meets Bulls Cross . Mr Bowles made the same...
Walk: Hanwell to Richmond
Meet 10.30 at Hanwell Station (10.00 Elizabeth Line train from Tottenham Court Road Station or at about 10 minutes earlier from Liverpool Street/Moorgate Elizabeth Line Station). A 7 mile linear walk along the Grand Union Canal and River Brent Paths and then using the northern bank of The Thames Path...
Walk: Royal Victoria to Woolwich
Meet 10.45 outside the Royal Victoria DLR Station and the group will then walk to the nearby Royal Docks "terminus" of the IFS Cloud Cable Car. The standard fare for the Cable Car is currently £6 but there may be a concession on the day for Freedom Pass/60 Plus, but...
Talk: The Battle of Barnet
Jubilee Hall 2 Parsonage Lane, EnfieldBy Paul Baker. Step back in time to 1471 and the Wars of the Roses. Hear about the day when three kings of England came to spend the day in Barnet. Discover why the battle took place, why it happened in Barnet, how the fight developed, who won, and how...
Talk: A walk down memory lane and beyond
Jubilee Hall 2 Parsonage Lane, EnfieldBy Colin Barratt. An imaginary walk along a number of the main roads in Southgate, Winchmore Hill and Oakwood, looking at historical buildings, places and people. We will hear details of both lost and extant properties and the stories associated with them. Our talks are free to members. Non-members welcome,...