In 2023 we enjoyed the wonderful story of climbing Everest from Amanda Richmond. With both Everest and Kilimanjaro 'under her belt', Amanda wondered if the Seven Summits (the highest point on each continent) were within her grasp. Amanda then climbed … Continue reading
by Derek Adams. 'Lee Miller: 20th Century Woman' focuses on the extraordinary life of the American-born photographer Lee Miller, who was also a New York model, Parisian artist's muse, surrealist and Vogue fashion photographer, WW2 war correspondent and gourmet cook. … Continue reading
This talk is about some of the inspirational women of Lambeth that appear in a recently published book of the same name. Barbara appears in the book, as she grew up in Lambeth until the age of 18. However, she … Continue reading
by Kim Smith, Dedham Vale tour guide. Marking the 250th anniversary of John Constable’s birth in 1776, the talk will provide an insight into his life and times, as well as his surprising link to a modern celebrity. Despite his … Continue reading
The talk is to be given by Michael Whatley Agincourt is not just the most famous battle in English history but is the story of one man's determination to restore a reputation of ‘The Usurper’ handed down by his father. … Continue reading
We welcome back Doug Patterson who last spoke to us in 2024 about Sacred Places and illustrated his talk with his own sketches of those sites. Doug originally studied at Hornsey College of Art, and the Royal College of Art … Continue reading
