Those members who are interested in the history of south east London/north
west Kent might be interested in know about an industrial heritage fair to
be held as part of a bigger festival of science and technology
11 am - 4 pm 14 October, Crown Woods School, Riefield Road, Eltham, SE9
There is a programme of lectures:
11.30 The Bexleyheath Railway at Eltham
John Kennett, Eltham Society (NB make sure you spell his name correctly!)
12.30 'You thought you'd buried me deep' Resurrection men and dissection
in 18th century Britain
Elaine Reynolds, William Jewell College, Missouri, USA
1.30 An outline of industry in Woolwich
Tony Robin
Woolwich and District Antiquarian Society
2.30 History of Woolwich Arsenal
Royal Arsenal Woolwich Historical Society
Exhibitors include
Blackheath Scientific Society
Eltham Society
Crossness Engines Trust
Greater London Industrial Archaeology Society
Greenwich Industrial History Society
Greenwich Borough Museum
Greenwich Guide Books
Historic Gas Times
Royal Arsenal Woolwich Historical Society
Woolwich and District Antiquarian Society
There are specialist secondhand bookstalls:
CABSEARCH
Falconwood Military & Transport Bookshop
and a 'Living History' display from The Sealed Knot
The day incorporates the 9th Annual Car and Vehicle Show - one of the
largest in southeast England - and there will be lots of attractions for the
whole family including hands on science and computer demonstrations, real
ale and cider from CAMRA, the amazing octobike and a penalty shootout
competition with Charlton FC.
Admission is £2 per adult; £1 for concessions; £5 for a family (2 adults, 2
children).
Ruth Paley
Ruth Paley
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