Leatherhead History Society

THE LEATHERHEAD & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

Zoom online talks

The Covid-19Lockdown andits 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 ofthe 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 LeatherheadStation, TheStationmaster’s House. This was followed on Saturday by L&DLHS member Simon Ritchie on Industrial Archaeology Hiding inPlainSight g - OrdnanceSurvey y Trig g Points.

Coming up next is tour guide and author Julian McCarthy introducing The Secret History of f Kingston upon Thames on Monday, 12 October. . Admission to the meeting g will be from 7.10pm m for start at 7.30pm: O On Monday, 22 Novembe er, withthe same starting time es, author Paul Le Messur rier will giveatalk based on his recently pub lished bo ook, Surrey’s Military Herit tage. In early D ecember we will have our traditional Chris stmas Miscellany with three s short Zoom talks. The date for this and subjects are still to be confirmed. OtherZoom talks are also on offer via the SurreyHistory 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,7September 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 CapelHistory Group and their findingsresulted in a book whichcanbe purchased fromDorking Museum.

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