Alyson Wilson

LHF videos of Talks - Clapham WWII - claphamsociety.com/videos/lhf-vid… - Watch this Video of the Illustrated talk by Local historian, Alyson Wilson. She tells the story of some of the impacts of the second world war on this South London suburb, how buildings and spaces were used and the...

New History Article No 41 - claphamsociety.com/news/new-histo… - Mike Tuffrey researches maps and their maker Daniel Gould 1769-1843 in our Local History Series and his article makes fascinating reading...

Sunday 7 August 1.00 pm Clapham Bandstand: Hidden History of Clapham Common. A walk with Dr Iain Boulton, Lambeth Parks and Open Spaces, discovering how the Common has evolved and changed over time with changing landscapes. Free, booking essential with iboulton@lambeth.gov.uk

Please water the trees on your street!!! The current drought is having significant effect on trees, please water them or else we will see a significant loss over the next months.

Come on down to the garden our produce stall is open with plums, tomatoes, preserves, and basil plants.

Award winning @jimgroverphoto : Behind the Shop Facade - The Life of Maurice Dorfman 1 Apr 2022 – 30 Apr 2022 Now extended for another 4 weeks!!! Clapham Library A whirlwind visual journey through nine decades of a remarkable man with a remarkable story.

Naomi Clifford at the Omnibus Theatre 8.00 pm Monday 16th May for the Clapham Society Her book 'Under Fire', explores the diaries of a London Auxiliary Ambulance driver in Chelsea, brings some of that world to you, including a look at ambulance crews operating in Clapham.

Any budding **pardon the garden pun** performers want to get #ClaphamCommon hopping **pardon the Frog pun** at @BandstandBeds Upcoming Common People event?! @froglifers will be show casing our #dementiafriendly work & sharing info on common amphibians & reptiles🐸🦎🐍

Christmas can be a difficult and lonely time for many. We served 121 people on Christmas day this year.

Lambeth History Unlocked 2021-2022 - claphamsociety.com/news/lambeth-h… - Lambeth Archives popular series of talks returns this autumn at 19.00 hours on the third Thursday of each month from November 2021 to March 2022. Book your place!

Stocking Filler Walks Leaflets - claphamsociety.com/news/stockingf… - Bring local history stories to life by exploring the area with our self-guided walks leaflets full of fascinating facts. Order a set for Christmas!

@angela_cobbin Sounds like a great read. Can't wait to get hold of this book.

I have many wonderful memories of working with Dame Judi Dench and I was delighted to hear her say that my #memoir brought back ‘glorious memories’ for her too. #theatre #autobiography #wigs #behindthescences #MyNameIsNotWigs #judidench

I’m delighted to hear that @LaurensTBR loved My Name Is Not Wigs. She’d recommend my #memoir to anyone who loves #theatre and would love a look behind the scenes. #mynameisnotwigs #BookReview

Don't miss Bill Linskey's talk on Thur 25th Nov at 7pm. He will be talking about Postcards and Local history. To book your place and receive log-in details please go to: eventbrite.com/e/211101770077.

On the menu at our cafe is seasonal soup, fresh pesto pasta & cheese toasties! Visit Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–6pm.

#OTD 23rd November 1988, the Thames Water tunnel (Capital water main) driven deep beneath Tooting Bec Common, resulted in the boring machine getting stuck and reported abandoned under the Radbourne /Emmanuel Rds area #FOTC #TootingCommons streathamsociety.org.uk/blog

Book now! Only two days to go!

Happy Monday. Sue Demont speaks @OmnibusTheatre 8pm 15 Nov about Caroline Ganley, Battersea's 1st Lady. A Labour MP (1945-51) for South Battersea & the 1st female magistrate she was an overlooked public servant. Email history@claphamsociety.com or (zoom) events@claphamsociety.com

The Brixton Society’s objection can be read on our website here: brixtonsociety.org.uk/planning under Planning Responses reference “Ropers Walk SW2 (20/022406/RG3)”

Thank you for the fabulous photographs @danuscak