Local History Group at the Southwark Pensioners' Centre

Local History Group on Tuesday 13th May at 2pm for 2.30pm at Peckham Library

May 10, 2025

Dear Members, We will resume the Local History Group this Tuesday 13th May when: Judy Aitken, Curator, Southwark Libraries and Heritage Team, will show us:...

Summer programme for Hybrid Local History Group at Southwark Pensioners' Centre from 13th May to 8th July at 2pm or as stated

April 13, 2025

Dear Members, We will resume our Hybrid Local History Group on Tuesday 13th May when: Judy Aitken, Curator, Southwark Libraries and Heritage Team will show...

Zoom link for Local History Group on Tuesday 8th April at 2pm

April 6, 2025

Dear Members, At Southwark Pensioners’ Centre on Tuesday 8th April at 2pm, we will screen: The film “Passport to Pimlico” - 1949 Comedy from Ealing Studios...

Zoom link for Local History Group on Tuesday 25th March at 2pm

March 23, 2025

Dear Members, On Tuesday 25th March at 2pm, we will welcome for the first time: Dr Jane Jordan, Trustee of the Friends of West Norwood Cemetery and Lambeth...

Reminder: Any photos of Doultonware for Local History Group on Tuesday 25th March at 2pm?

March 19, 2025

Dear Members. Dr Jane Jordan, Trustee of the Friends of Norwood Cemetery and Lambeth Tour Guide, will speak to us at Southwark Pensioners’ Centre next...

Reminder:Fitzrovia walk on Tuesday 11th March leaving the Pensioners' Centre at 1.30pm or meet at Warren Street at 2.30pm

March 5, 2025

On Tuesday 11th March, our good friend Jill Finch will lead us on a “Finding Fitzrovia” walk. She is a Guide in City of London, St Paul’s Cathedral and the...

Zoom link for Local History Group on Tuesday 25th February at 2pm

February 23, 2025

Dear Members, On Tuesday 25th February at 2pm, we will welcome for the first time: Duncan Bowie, Dulwich resident and member of Dulwich Local History...

Zoom link for Local History Group on Tuesday 11th February at 2pm

February 9, 2025

Dear Members, On Tuesday 11th February at 2pm, we will welcome back Geoff Pick, former Director of London Metropolitan Archives, who will speak on: “A LONDON...

Zoom link for Local History Group on Tuesday 28th January at 2pm

January 26, 2025

Dear Members, On Tuesday 28th January at 2pm, we will welcome back Michael Gilbert, Local Historian and Graphic Designer, who will speak on: “LONDON AND THE...

Zoom link for Hybrid Local History Group on Tuesday 14th January at 2pm

January 12, 2025

Dear Members, On Tuesday 14th January at 2pm, we will welcome back Lisa Soverall, Heritage Officer, Southwark Archives who will speak on: “JONES AND HIGGINS...

Spring programme for Hybrid Local History Group at Southwark Pensioners' Centre from 14th January to 8th April and on Zoom

January 8, 2025

Dear Members, We will resume the Hybrid Local History Group next Tuesday 14th January at 2pm when Lisa Soverall, Heritage Officer, Southwark Archives, will...

Hybrid Local History Group on Tuesday 10th December at 2pm at Southwark Pensioners' Centre and on Zoom

December 4, 2024

The Local History Group will be showing 4 vintage films from Southwark Archives on Tuesday 10th December at 2pm at Southwark Pensioners’ Centre and on Zoom....

Reminder: Hybrid Local History Group at 2pm on Tuesday 26th November at Southwark Pensioners' Centre and on Zoom

November 24, 2024

Dear Members, On Tuesday 26th November at 2pm, we will welcome a new speaker, JOHN W.BROWN, Local Historian and Author, who will speak on: “STREATHAM...

Reminder: Visit to London Metropolitan Archives on Tuesday 12th November

November 9, 2024

Dear Local History Group Members, On Tuesday 12th November, We will visit the London Metropolitan Archives, 40, Northampton Road, EC1R 0HB where we will see...

Reminder: Hybrid Local History Group at 2pm on Tuesday 29th October at Southwark Pensioners' Centre and on Zoom

October 27, 2024

Dear Members, On Tuesday 29th October at 2pm, we will welcome back our friend, PATRICIA DARK, Southwark Archivist, who will speak on: “I Want to Ride my...

Reminder: Guided walk in Abney Park Cemetery on Tuesday 15th October at 1.30pm at 1.30pm

October 13, 2024

Dear Local History Group Members, On Tuesday 15th October, John Turpin, Author of “The Magnificent Seven”, will guide us on a walk in Abney Park Cemetery,...

Sutton Literary Festival 12-13 October 2024

September 29, 2024

Dear Members, Cathy Deplessis, Director of Southwark Pensioners’ Centre, has received the message below from author Jacqueline Crooks with the programme for...

Reminder: Hybrid Local History Group at 2pm on Tuesday 1st October at Southwark Pensioners' Centre and on Zoom

September 29, 2024

Dear Members, I am delighted to welcome a new speaker to our Hybrid Local History Group at Southwark Pensioners’ Centre on Tuesday 1st October at 2pm when:...

Inset Day at Southwark Pensioners' Centre on Tuesday 17th September

September 15, 2024

Dear All, The staff at Southwark Pensioners’ Centre have an Inset Day on Tuesday 17th September so it may take a bit longer to open the door for the Local...

Reminder: Hybrid Local History Group on Tuesday 17th September at 2pm at Southwark Pensioners' Centre and on Zoom

September 15, 2024

The members and I are very pleased to welcome back Jill Finch, Guide in City of London, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Guildhall Art Gallery, on Tuesday 17th...

Hybrid Local History Group at Southwark Pensioners' Centre from Tuesday 17th September to 10th December at 2pm

September 5, 2024

Dear Members, Here is the forthcoming programme on alternate Tuesdays from 17th September to 10th December at 2pm (unless stated otherwise): 17th September...

Hybrid Local History Group at Southwark Pensioners' Centre from Tuesday 17th September - Tuesday 10th December at 2pm

August 12, 2024

Dear All, The Hybrid Local History Group will resume at Southwark Pensioners’ Centre, 305-307, Camberwell Road, SE5 0HQ and on Zoom on Tuesday 17th September...

Reminder: Local History Group on Tuesday 23rd July at 2pm at the Salvation Army UK HQ opposite Denmark Hill Station

July 21, 2024

Dear Members, Major Julie Johnson, Territorial Headquarters Chaplain, has kindly agreed to give us a Guided Tour of the new Salvation Army UK Headquarters...

Reminder: Guided walk for Local History Group on Tuesday 9th July at 1.30pm for 2.30pm at Russell Square Station

July 8, 2024

Dear Members, On Tuesday 9th July, our friend Jill Finch, Guide in City of London, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Guildhall Art Gallery, will guide members of...

Reminder: Hybrid Local History Group on Tuesday 25th June at 2pm at Southwark Pensioners' Centre and on Zoom

June 23, 2024

Dear Members, On Tuesday 25th June at 2pm, members of the Hybrid Local History Group at Southwark Pensioners’ Centre will welcome our good friend Judy...

Reminder: A guided walk with the Local History Group on Tuesday 11th June 1.30pm at Denmark Hill Station

June 9, 2024

Dear Members, On Tuesday 11th June members of the Southwark Pensioners’ Centre Local History Group, who are joining us on the walk, will meet at Denmark Hill...

New People's Company play "Once upon a Market" at Southwark Playhouse Borough 26-29 June at 7.30pm

June 4, 2024

ONCE UPON A MARKET - PRESS RELEASE LONDON: The People’s Company to stage their original play, 'Once Upon a Market,' for four nights this June at Southwark...

Reminder: Hybrid Local History Group on Tuesday 28th May at 2pm and on Zoom

May 26, 2024

Dear Members, On Tuesday 28th May at 2pm, members of the Hybrid Local History Group at Southwark Pensioners’ Centre will welcome Claire Hegarty, Independent...

Reminder: Hybrid Local History Group on Tuesday 14th May at 2pm at Southwark Pensioners' Centre and on Zoom

May 12, 2024

Dear Members, On Tuesday 14th May at 2pm, members of the Hybrid Local History Group will welcome Tristram Sutton, a long-term Camberwell resident and...

PS Re recent message and Zoom link

April 29, 2024

I don’t know if it’s the same for everyone but I have just received a message from Zoom rather than the straightforward link which was there when I sent the...

Zoom link for Hybrid Local History Group on Tuesday 30th April at 2pm

April 29, 2024

Dear Members, Further to yesterday’s reminder about the Local History Group, here is the Zoom link, ID and password for the Hybrid Local History Group on...

Hybrid Local History Group resumes at 2pm on Tuesday 30th April at Southwark Pensioners' Centre and on Zoom

April 28, 2024

Dear Members, Our Hybrid Local History Group will resume after the Easter break at 2pm on Tuesday 30th April when we will welcome back: Dr. Chris Constable,...

New programme for Hybrid Local History Group on alternate Tuesdays at 2pm from 30th April - 23rd July 2024

April 2, 2024

Dear Members, I attach a link below to the Summer programme for the Hybrid Local History Group at Southwark Pensioners' Centre, 305-307, Camberwell Road, SE5...

Local History Group on Tuesday 26th March at 2pm - visit to Walworth Heritage Centre and Library

March 24, 2024

Dear All, Members of the Local History Group will leave Southwark Pensioners' Centre at 2pm on Tuesday 26th March to take the bus to Southwark Heritage...

Reminder: Hybrid Local History Group at 2pm on Tuesday 12th March at Southwark Pensioners' Centre and On Zoom

March 10, 2024

Dear Members, Our next meeting of the Hybrid Local History Group will be on Tuesday 12th March at 2pm at Southwark Pensioners’ Centre and on Zoom when we...