London Historians' Monthly Pub Meet
A London Historians Event
We have an informal gathering of socialising at the beginning of every month. From 6:30 pm. We have up to 30 attendees most months and you can come as early or late as you like, we’re always still there at Last Orders. All welcome, not just LH members.
The pub we use is the superb Bishop’s Finger , just adjacent to Smithfield Market at 9-10 West Smithfield, London, EC1A 9JR. It’s just five – 10 minutes walk from Barbican Tube Station (Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines).
We meet on first Wednesday of the month on these dates: Wed 4 June; Wed 2 July; Wed 6 August; Wed 3 September; Wed 1 October; Wed 5 November; Wed 3 December.
Distillery Day
A London Historians Event
Wednesday 11 June, 2 – 4 pm
Haymans of London, Balham
We are hosted by Haymans of London, a familiy distillery founded in 1863 and still run by that family to this day. Our tour will comprise a number of activities which in total will last approximately 1:45mins. These include:
Welcome Hayman’s London Dry G&T; introduction to Hayman’s and our story along with how Gin has played a huge part of London’s history; A fun and interactive talk through our botanicals. An opportunity to get hands-on and get a real feel for flavour and aromas. Find out more about how we craft our award-winning gin and our two-day distillation process with our 3 copper stills; tutored tasting of three of our award-winning gins with different mixers; 15% off all purchases.
St Anne's Limehouse
A London Historians Event
Weds 18 June, 4 – 6 pm
St Anne’s Church, Limehouse
Our visit will comprise:
Tour and explanation of the churchyard, exterior of the church, background on area (history/trade/cultural ); nave and its organ and Clutterbick window, font and pulpit, galleries ( including current exhibition : ‘Stitches in Time’ Millenium Tapestries), vestry, crypt ( restored and unrestored); Explanation of current restoration project Hawksmoor300 – Vision and plans. We end with a wine/drinks reception in the Nave.
Our tour guide is Philip Reddaway, chair of Care for St.Anne’s management committee.
London Historians Events
Here are some London Historians events from last year. We held over 30 in 2024 with many more lined up for 2025 as you can see, above. Walks, talks, site visits, pub meet-ups. Virtually all our events are for Members only, so the only way to be in with a chance is to join us! You can do so here
Ironmongers’ Hall.
Berry Bros & Rudd, wine merchants
Golders Green Crematorium
Free and Affordable Lectures
Several institutions host wonderful history lectures which are either free or cost very little.
The venerable Gresham College holds free lectures at its HQ in Barnards Inn, Holborn and also at Museum of London. Details.
Guildhall Library has free lunchtime lectures and £5 evening ones, which include a glass of wine. Details
