London Historians Events
Here are some recent London Historians events. We have held over 30 this year with many more to come in 2025. 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
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 excellent Wheatsheaf at 25 Rathbone Place, Fitzrovia, W1T 1JB. It’s just five mins walk from Tottenham Court Road Station (Central, Elizabeth, Northern).
We meet on first Tuesday of the month, no longer first Wednesday as previous years.
On the following dates:
Meetings for all of 2024 are as follows: Tue 2 January; Tue 6 February; Tue 5 March; Tue 2 April; Tue 7 May; Tue 4 June; Tue 2 July; Tue 6 August; Tue 3 September; Tue 1 October; Tue 5 November; Tue 3 December.
Secrets of Senate House
A London Historians Event
This event is now fully booked: waiting list only
Friday, October 25 · 11am – 4:30pm, Senate House
This event – comprising a morning and an afternoon session will introduce you both to the hidden history of Senate House (the architecture and building fabric) and the resources available to you at the Institute of Historical Research (IHR, library and archives).
Discover Lambeth Town Hall
A London Historians Event
This event is now fully-booked. Waiting list only.
Tuesday, November 5 · 3 – 4:30pm, Brixton
Lambeth Town Hall was built in 1905 for the recently formed Metropolitan Borough, replacing the old Vestry Hall in Kennington. It remains an imposing presence at the geographical and cultural heart of the Borough alongside Windrush Square in Brixton. On this tour, Lambeth Tour Guides will take you through the building’s birth and regeneration, recounting some of the colourful events that have happened along the way.
Waltham Forest Town Hall Guided Tour
A London Historians Event
Saturday, November 16 · 4 – 5pm, London E17
Designed by Philip Dalton Hepworth following a competition in 1929 this Portland Stone clad building is an icon of Waltham Forest. Incorporating Art Deco and Nordic Classicism styles there is also a strong William Morris influence. The tour route takes in the foyer which includes items previously in the history room, the council chamber, the basement rooms plus the grounds including the newly created Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Garden.
St Stephen's Chapel and the Palace of Westminster
A London Historians Event
Tuesday, November 19 · 6:30 – 8:30pm, Palace of Westminster,
i.e. Houses of Parliament.
This event is now fully-booked. Waiting list only.
To celebrate the publication of the new book on St Stephen’s chapel, an evening of three short talks explaining recent discoveries about St Stephen’s Chapel and its surroundings. There will be a short wine reception to start and Q&A session after the talks.
London Month of the Dead 2024
MONTH OF OCTOBER
This fabulous annual festival of walks, talks, events, curated by LH Member Stephen Coates. Participants and presenters include LH Members Caroline Swan, Angela Buckley, Dr Matthew Green, Caroline Rance, These events sell out fast: don’t miss out.
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
