BMHS News

On Saturday 16th May, Richmond council will be hosting a local history showcase and salon, where local history societies (including ourselves) will be sharing their latest work in a series of bite-sized talks. The event will take place in the Old Town Hall in Richmond at 5pm and everyone is welcome. More details can be found here. 

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.