What We Do
We aim
to encourage interest in the history of Rotherhithe, Bermondsey,
the surrounding
area, Docklands and the River Thames. How
We
Do It
Monthly Meetings:
We
organise lively illustrated talks given by
experts in their field. These take place on the last Wednesday of every
month,
except August (no meeting) and December (which is mid-month and a bit
different!). Arrival is from 7:30pm for a 7:45pm start. We
take a refreshment break midway through, and our evenings end around
9:30-10pm. Meetings are usually held at the Time and Talents
Centre, which is housed in a fascinating former mortuary at the heart
of
historic
Walks and Visits:
In summer (June & July) our meetings take the form of local walks or visits. Meeting points vary but are always close to public transport.
Publication:
Members
also
receive our twice-yearly local
history journal, the Redriffe Chronicle.
This highly regarded publication features articles of local historical
interest,
as well as sections on notes and queries and reviews of selected
events. If you
wish to contribute an article, anecdote or snippet of information,
please email info[at]rbhistory.org.uk (please substitute @
for [at])
As Well As:
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Exchange information with other local history groups |
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Affiliation to LAMAS, the London and Middlesex Archaeological Society |
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Encourage research into the history of the area |
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Encourage the study of local history in schools |
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Co-operate with bodies seeking to promote tourism in the area. |
