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 2023 are as follows: Tue 4 January; Tue 7 February; Tue 7 March; Tue 4 April; Tue 2 May; Tue 6 June; Tue 4 July; Tue 1 August; Tue 5 September; Tue 3 October; Tue 7 November; Tue 5 December.
Ian Nairn's Modern Buildings in London
A London Historians Event
Tuesday 14 November, 7.00 – 8.30pm
Online talk by Travis Elborough via Zoom.
This talk is based partially on the book Modern Buildings in London (1964) by Ian Nairn, now re-published by Notting Hill Editions, with an introduction by our speaker Travis Elborough. The book is based on both the inter-war and post-WW2 period. Travis will talk about Nairn’s architectural opinions, choices, prejudices and also the man himself.
The talk will be about 45 minutes followed by some Q & A.
The King's Chapel of the Savoy
A London Historians Event
Tue, 5 Dec 2023, 14:00 – 15.00h
Sometimes known as the Savoy Chapel, our event is a guided tour of this medieval Royal Peculiar, led by the Chaplain himself, the Rev Thomas Woodhouse. Followed by tea/coffee and biscuits. London Historians members only. Join London Historians
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