Talks

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Talks

9 times a year we have a talk on a topic of general interest.

Take a look through the upcoming events and for a full idea of the subjects covered, view our “Past Talks”

Future Talks

The Wars of the Roses

Meeting date:
16 February, 2026
Presenter:
Steve Bird
Details:
The Wars of the Roses - everyone has heard of them. We know that they began in a rose garden and ended with the Tudors on the throne, but few can tell you what caused them and what happened during them. This talk will enlighten us.

A Solo walk across Africa

Meeting date:
16 March, 2026
Presenter:
Fran Sandham

Cyber Security – Insights and Warnings

Meeting date:
20 April, 2026
Presenter:
Daniel Sykes (Surrey Police)

The New Iron Age – a short history of blacksmithing and the work of the Fire & Iron Gallery

Meeting date:
18 May, 2026
Presenter:
Lucy Quinnell

Summer Lunch

Meeting date:
15 June, 2026
Details:
No Talk

The Big Stink – how Victorian London’s sewer system was created

Meeting date:
20 July, 2026
Presenter:
Roger Mendham

The Cheapside Hoard

Meeting date:
17 August, 2026
Presenter:
Stephen Chater

Cuba, the Mafia Years

Meeting date:
21 September, 2026
Presenter:
Iain Kennedy

Annual General Meeting

Meeting date:
19 October, 2026
Details:
No talk

The Aristocrat, the Able Seaman & the tragic sinking of RMS Titanic

Meeting date:
16 November, 2026
Presenter:
Angela Young

Christmas Lunch

Meeting date:
21 December, 2026
Presenter:
No talk

Past Talks