BMHS news

We have a new publication about the Barnes Lion Houses: Rampant Development by Matt Cox. This book is richly illustrated, with original architects’ drawings and a wealth of period images. If you’d like to learn about the history of these houses – including how they came to be adorned with so many terracotta lions – this book will answer those questions. Details of how to buy the book can be found here; we will also be selling it at our lecture meetings. 

About the Society

The Barnes and Mortlake History Society was founded in 1955. The aim of the Society is to educate the public about the history of Barnes, Mortlake and East Sheen in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

The Society plays an important role in the local community. Our lectures and other activities are justifiably popular with our 400 members and are well known for their friendly atmosphere, attracting enthusiastic support from members and guests.

Four newsletters are delivered to members annually. These provide current details about talks and other events as well as containing articles of local historical interest, news concerning the Society and reports on local lectures. The Society produces a number of new publications each year.

The Society presents a monthly lecture from September to April. The emphasis is on local history but our programmes are varied and include a wide range of historical topics. The lectures are free to members; non-members are very welcome and are asked to make a payment of £5.