Events
When: Meetings, as scheduled in the programme, take place on Thursdays at 8.00 p.m. in Beckenham unless otherwise stated.
Where: All Beckenham lectures take place in Christ Church Hall, Fairfield Road, just off Beckenham High Street, Beckenham. The nearest railway stations are Clock House (on the line from Charing Cross) and Beckenham Junction (on the line from Victoria). Buses 54, 194, 227 and 358 stop nearby. Trams from Wimbledon and Croydon stop at Beckenham Junction.
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Click here to email Mrs. Ann Wagstaff, Programme Secretary of the Beckenham & Bromley branch of the Historical Association to request booking forms.
Date
Time
Event Details
15/09/2011
19:30
AGMfollowed byDr. Jennifer WardLife in the Noble Household: Elizabeth de Burgh 1295-1360
09/10/2011
14:00
Visit to the Chelsea Physic GardenNumbers LimitedBookings by 21 September
13/10/2011
20:00
Dr. Adam SmithAbraham Lincoln
17/11/2011
20:00
Dr. Yangwen ZhengThe Long March to Modernity: Three-inch Golden Lily to Working Mom (illustrations)
18/11/2011
14:30
Visit to Lincoln's InnBookings by 4 November
08/12/2011
20:00
Mr. Peter Leigh The Changing Face of West Wickham High Street (slides) The evening will conclude with light Christmas refreshments
10/12/2011
13:00
At the Institute of Historical Research, Malet Street, WC1
Professor Nicole Crossley-HollandFood in Medieval Russia A.D. 754-1480followed byChristmas SocialAt the invitation of the Central London BrancPre-payment for the Social essential
Professor Nicole Crossley-HollandFood in Medieval Russia A.D. 754-1480followed byChristmas SocialAt the invitation of the Central London BrancPre-payment for the Social essential
19/01/2012
20:00
Professor David StephensonThe Origins of the Cold War (illustrations)
18/02/2012
14:00
At the Institute of Historical Research, Malet Street, WC1
Mr. Stephen GreenThe History of the CharterhouseAt the invitation of the Central London Branch
Mr. Stephen GreenThe History of the CharterhouseAt the invitation of the Central London Branch
23/02/2012
19:00 for 19:30
Annual Dinnerat Zi Teresa Restaurant, 141 Croydon Road, BeckenhamBookings by 13 January essential
15/03/2012
20:00
Dr. Tim MasonEdward Jenner and the Smallpox Vaccine(This meeting is part of the British Association for the Advancement of Science National Science and Engineering Week 2012)
25/03/2012
14:00
Guided Tour of Carew ManorBookings by 9 March essential
14/04/2012
14:00
At the Institute of Historical Research, Malet Street, WC1
Professor Jane SayersTravel in the Middle AgesAt the invitation of the Central London Branch
Professor Jane SayersTravel in the Middle AgesAt the invitation of the Central London Branch
19/04/2012
20:00
Mr. Neil LloydMartin Luther (slides)
28/04/2012
11:00
Visit to Palmeira Mansions HoveBookings by 6 April essential
24/05/2012
20:00
Professor Anthony TuckThe Kings' English - Language and Politics in the 15th Century
28/06/2012
20:00
Professor Peter HennessyWatching Prime Ministers
07/07/2012
08:15
All Day Coach Outing Secret Places in the WealdAdvanced Booking Essential
22/07/2012
Date to be Confirmed
Silchester Roman Town Open DayAt the invitation of the University of ReadingAdvanced Booking Essential
20/09/2012
19:30
AGMfollowed by Presidential LectureProfessor Jackie EalesThe Clergy, the People and the English Civil War (illustrations)
25/10/2012
20:00
Lucy Hughes-HallettGiuseppe Garibaldi
21/03/2013
20:00
Mr. Colin GaleTitle to be confirmed(This meeting is part of the British Association for the Advancement of Science National Science and Engineering Week 2013)