Pet Revolution: Animals the Making of Modern British Life

Jane Hamlett is a professor at Royal Holloway, University of London. She is a historian of modern British society and culture, and has written several books. Her talk will cover the last two centuries, pets and other revolutions – industrial, agricultural and political – in London. Date: 10th April 2025 Time: 8pm Venue: St Mary’s […]

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Whitelands College to Roehampton Institute

Gilly King is a retired archivist for Roehampton University, and she will be talking to us about the history of Whitelands College which later became Roehampton Institute of Higher Education. Her talks have been described a “a rich story of historical insights and a few anecdotes charged with energy.” Date: 25th January 2025 Time: 2.30pm […]

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The Market Gardens of Barnes and Mortlake

There was time when market gardens were ubiquitous throughout Barnes, Mortlake and East Sheen, far outweighing the importance of more well-known industries such as brewing, tapestry-weaving and potteries. First published in 1985, The Market Gardens of Barnes and Mortlake, written by Maisie Brown, founder member and past chairman of the society, lifted the veil on […]

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