++++ OUR NEXT TALK ++++

Our next monthly talk is on TUESDAY 3rd November

at the Corner House, Tolworth 

The History of Board Games – by Sue Rhodes


Some of the most familiar board games of today have origins going back thousands of years. Dice made of stone, glass, and clay with game boards scratched into rock or maybe wood – plus many beautiful and intricate creations made of wood, marble, shell – have been found all over the world.

This talk traces the history of games of chance and strategy using dice, checkers, and a playing board (a ‘tabula’ or table), including a look at more recent origins of family favourites of the last century or so.

The Royal Game of Ur

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 is 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 page

or Email surbitonhistoricalsociety32@gmail.com

for more information or inquire at any of our meetings.