History Along the Thames: A Study Day on Tuesday 7th October 2014
at the Richard Mayo Centre, United Reformed Church, Kingston
A joint venture by Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Hammersmith & Fulham U3As
The theme of this Study Day is our local History. Details of the talks are given below and all three speakers are experts in their field.
Programme
11.0am Talk 1: The Anglo Saxon connection with Kingston is much celebrated and archaeological evidence of Saxon settlements will be discussed and illustrated with objects from Kingston Museum. The history of Athelstan will be explored and the reasons for his coronation in Kingston will be explained.
Speaker: Amy Graham, Local History Officer, Kingston Museum & Heritage Service
12.00 midday: Talk 2: Richmond Palace was originally Shene Palace but was renamed Richmond by Henry VII. Edward III died at the original Shene Palace in 1377,and Elizabeth died there in 1603. The palace was sold in 1650 and parts of the buildings were demolished with a few original buildings remaining.
Speaker: Jackie Malyon, local history group leader and higher education history teacher
2.15pm Talk 3: The Putney Debates in 1647 were a series of discussions between factions of members of the new Model Army and the Levellers concerning a new constitution for the Commonwealth of England.
Speaker: Dorian Gerhold, Chair of Wandsworth Historical Society and author of many historical books including one on the Putney Debates
Getting there: By train or bus to Kingston. The Mayo Hall is situated in the United Reformed Church, Eden Street, Kingston. There are a number of pay car parks nearby.
Cost: £7 for the day including coffee/ tea on arrival. Lunch is not provided but there are many cafés/restaurants catering for all tastes in Kingston
Please detach and return this slip with your cheque for £7 made payable to Kingston U3A to:
Jennifer Anning, 16 Northcliffe Close, Worcester Park, KT4 7DS
by 25th September 2014
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