Surrey Archaeological Society

A Zoom lecture "Merton's Literary Canons - the place and use of books at Merton Priory' by Katie Hawks, currently undertaking PhD studies at the History Department , University of Wales Trinity St David will be followed by the AGM of the Medieval Studies Forum. 

All are welcome to attend the lecture, which will start at 7pm. This will be followed at approximately 8pm by the Annual General Meeting of the Medieval Studies Forum  - only those who are registered members of the Forum can vote at the AGM.

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An illustrated talk showing then and now views of Guildford. See how much (or how little) the town centre has changed over the past 100 years.  Images include the town's historical buildings-the Guildhall, Abbot's Hospital, the castle , and the cathedral.  This talk will be given by David Rose, local historian and writer.

One of Brighton's famous residents who described himself as an 'electrician' but who was one of the earliest electrical engineers in Victorian England, a prolific inventor, and designer of the oldest, and still operating, electric passenger railway in the world. The talk will be given by Bill McNaught, Chaiman of the 5 Deans U3A.

A colourful introduction to the wonderful world of our inland waterways with dramatic engineering, unusual architecture, interesting landscapes, historic boats and lots of unusual and quirky features.  This talk will be given by Roger Butler, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a Licentiate of the Royal Photographic Society.

This talk looks at the story of Shepperton Studios from its foundation in the early days of 'talkies' to its current role as the major production hub for Netflix in the UK.  Along the way are the ups and downs of the British Film Industry, and a surprising role in World War Two.  The talk will be given by Nick Pollard, Curator of Spelthorne Museum in Staines.

CBA South East and Kent Archaeological Society have arranged an 'in person' conference on Agriculture, Industry and Trade in the Roman South East. Student bursaries may be available from the organisers.

The programme and booking details are below and attached as a pdf:

Online booking:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/agriculture-industry-and-trade-in-the-roman-south-east-tickets-439443155307