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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 societies |
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Affiliation to LAMAS, the |
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Member of the British
Association for Local History |
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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. |
Acknowledgement: The Rotherhithe & Bermondsey Local History Society gratefully acknowledges funding from S.E.L.F. and the Rothehithe and Bermondsey Community Council Funds.