THE LEATHERHEAD & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
Zoom online talks The Covid-19 Lockdown and its aftermath have radically affected this year’s programme of monthly presentations normally held at the Leatherhead Institute. Instead we have introduced a programme of online talks using Zoom technology. People who are not online will be able to see them fully reported in this magazine, on our website and in future L&DLHS Newsletters. To enjoy each talk from the comfort of your own home you need to register in advance via talksonline@ leatherheadhistory.org. Once registered you will be sent User ID and Password details ahead of the event. The programme of Zoom events began on Friday, 18 September, when Andy Davies, curator of the Railway Correspondence and Travel Society’s library at Leatherhead Station, talked about Leatherhead Station, The Stationmaster’s House. This was followed on Saturday by L&DLHS member Simon Ritchie on Industrial g - Ordnance Surveyy Trigg Archaeology Hiding in Plain Sight Points. Coming up next is tour guide and author Julian McCarthy introducing The Secret History off Kingston upon Thames on Monday, 12 October.. Admission to the meetingg m will be from 7.10pm On for start at 7.30pm: O Monday, 22 Novembeer, with the same starting timees, author Paul Le Messurrier will give a talk based on his recently published boook, Surrey’s Military Herittage. In early December we will have our traditional Chrisstmas Miscellany with three short s 22 LookLocal - OCTOBER 2020
Zoom talks. The date for this and subjects are still to be confirmed. Other Zoom talks are also on offer via the Surrey History Meetup website run by Simon Ritchie. Google Surrey History Meetup and follow the guidance on how to join those. Local history enthusiast Robin Daly spoke on Monday, 7 September about Lonesome Lodge, a fascinating 18th century estate. Situated in the little known area of Broadmoor, near Wotton, tantalising small remnants of this estate can still be found today. Robin joined a group of people from Capel History Group and their findings resulted in a book which can be purchased from Dorking Museum. For more information from The Leatherhead & District Local History Society go to www.leatherheadhistory.org
