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++++++++++++ OUR NEXT TALK ++++++++++++
 

Our next monthly talk is on TUESDAY 3rd February

at Tolworth Corner House 

A Tonic to the Nation – 1951 Festival of Britain by Michael Gilbert

Event Details

The festival was organised to mark the centenary of the Great Exhibition of 1851. It was intended to demonstrate Britain’s contribution to civilisation, past, present, and future, in the arts, in science and technology, and in industrial design.  The South Bank site included the Skylon, the Dome of Discovery and the Royal Festival Hall, it attracted 8.5 million visitors in the five months it was open. Further down the Thames at Battersea the Pleasure Gardens opened, 38 acres of fun with the Far Tottering and Oyster Creek Railway, the Guinness Clock, the Rotor and the Tree Walk.

All are welcome to the event. Visitors £4 donation. Cash or card accepted on the door. Members have free entry.  Become a member for an annual subscription of £20. See Membership page.

++++ OUR EVENING VENUE ++++

Our next monthly evening talk is at the CornerHouse, Tolworth. Venue details below.
Evening Talks:    Doors open 7pm. Talk starts at 7.30pm
The Society usually meets on the first Tuesday of every month.  Our venue very friendly and social. It has a bar too! There is no need to book a place.
 
The CornerHOUSE Arts Centre
116 Douglas Rd,
Surbiton
KT6 7SB

See our Programme 2025/26 for the list of talks we have planned.

All are welcome to join and hear a variety of talks on historical topics. Visitors pay £4 entry, or become a member for an annual subscription of £20. Talks are free to members.

The Society also usually run a number of outings in the year and these are planned for the summer months.

Please get in touch via our Contact Us

or Email surbitonhistoricalsociety32@gmail.com

for more information or enquire at any of our meetings.