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

Our next monthly talk is on TUESDAY 5 May

at Tolworth Corner House 

Good to Know You, Dora by Tim Harrison

Talk on Dora Gordine, Sculpturer & Dorwich House Museum.
What was the eccentric, reclusive sculptor Dora Gordine really like?  Tim Harrison was the first journalist to interview her following a burglary at her Dorich House home and gallery in Kingston Vale in which £100,000 worth of Russian icons and art treasures were stolen. A friendship formed, and for the next three years he called in each week for morning coffee and a chat on his way to work. He shares the story, and his personal memories, of a remarkable artist.

A proposed outing to Dorwich House Museum led by Tim Harrison is being planned to follow later.

Event Details
All are welcome to the event. Visitors – £4 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 2026 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.