Tag: 2024
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Talk: Historical Aspects of Crystal Palace Park – March 2024
An evening of three talks presented by group members Martin Spence, Leah Demetriou, and Andrea Clayton Vail each focussing on a particular aspect of the history of the Park. Martin spoke on ‘How The Railways Created The Crystal Palace’, Leah shared some ‘Dinosaur Disagreements’, and Andrea shared ‘The Park’s War Effort’. Group member Simon Jeal…
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Talk: The London and Croydon Railway – April 2024
Group member John Prideaux gave a talk on the railway, the second passenger railway in London, from its inception to opening.
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Walk: Hidden Treasures of Penge – June 2024
A guided walk around architectural quirks, oddities and chance survivals which shed new light on the rich history of Penge hosted by several members of our group. Part of the annual London Festival of Architecture.
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Talk: Anerley Hill: An Amazing 200 Year History – October 2024
Anerley Hill forms just 350 yards of the busy A214, that runs from Wandsworth to West Wickham, but it has a surprisingly varied and interesting history. Its existence was initiated by the 1827 Penge Common Enclosure Act. Group member John Prideaux, a lifelong Anerley Hill resident, shared his research into its 200-year history and what…
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Talk: How to Publish a History Book – November 2024
Group member Jo Crispin gave a talk on ‘How to Publish a History Book’, covering the process, challenges, and tips for getting local or broader historical works published. Jo is a commissioning editor of non-fiction books, specialising in history.
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Visit: The Houses of Parliament – November 2024
Members of the group were invited to attend a historical tour of the Palace of Westminster by local MP Liam Conlon.
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