8th July – Visit to the Museum of Richmond – Away Day

Visit: Museum of Richmond The Museum is a small, independent registered museum in the centre of Richmond, sharing a space in the Old Town Hall with the Reference Library. It was opened in 1988 by Queen Elizabeth II and is supported by Richmond Borough Council. Within a small space we can learn the story of Richmond from prehistoric times, to the period of its rise as the site of a royal residence in medieval times, through to its modern-day support of arts and fashion. There are limited spaces available for our booked tour of some of the exhibits.

Date: Wednesday, 8July

Time: 10.45am Venue: Museum of Richmond, Old Town Hall, Whittaker Avenue Meet just inside the main doors on the ground floor. Please do not go up to the Museum.

Cost: Free (donations welcome on the day)

Travel: 65 bus from Kingston. Get off at Hill Rise (stop V) just before Richmond Bridge. Cross the roundabout and walk for three minutes to Whittaker Avenue on the left. Train to Richmond Station. Cross the road and walk for 5-10 minutes along the high street to Whittaker Avenue on your right just before Richmond Bridge.

Accessibility: There are a few steps from pavement level to the main entrance. A lift is available to the Museum and toilets. The Museum itself is step free. To join us, please complete the booking form in the centre of this newsletter and send it to Pamela Crisp (07846 722278).