Monthly Archives: September 2021

In the mid 1850’s a true story of lies, deceit and death had the British public in its thrall; all eyes were on the most likely culprit, Madeleine Hamilton Smith. The burning question on everyone’s lips was – did she … Continue reading →

Black History Month Events See annual compilation at http://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk Lambeth http://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/listings/region/greater-london/lambeth Wandsworth http://www.better.org.uk/library/london/wandsworth/wandsworth-heritage-service/news/black-history-month-in-wandsworth-libraries-2021-09-10-10-52-00-0100 Thursday 30 September.6pm. What’s British African History? A Free Online Discussion Forum Register in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlfuiurToqGdXHiaHdeJkMcHrKhyIsQ2Zn Other Events Friday 1 October. 5.30pm. Blood on the … Continue reading →

My New Publications GREENING CROYDON.  Post-COVID Economic Recovery, The Town Centre And Climate Change. A Discussion and Information Paper Croydon Trade Unions, The Environment And Climate Change.An Information Paper. I have published these especially for sale at the Big Green … Continue reading →

Monday 27 and Thursday 30 September. 9am-1pm. COVID Pfizer Vaccination McCoigs Pharmacy Croydon. For anyone aged 18+. Please bring proof of age and your vaccination card from your first dose. Tuesday 28 September.6.30m. Scrutiny Streets, Environment & Housing Sub-committee Place Department … Continue reading →

Council Meetings Monday 20 September. 6.30 pm. Scrutiny & Overview Committee Call in of  Asset Disposal: Former CALAT Coulsdon, Malcolm Road and Barrie Close site (Coulsdon Community Centre) Tuesday 21 September. 6.30pm. Scrutiny Health & Social Care Sub-Committee Overview of … Continue reading →

Overview The government has at least agreed to give Croydon Council £2.3 million after the authority warned it could have to stop taking in refugee children. COVID vaccination clinics are continuing to operate for those 16 and 18 and over. … Continue reading →

The autumn issue of Wandsworth Historian: celebrates the time seventy years ago when tree-filled Battersea Park played host to the Festival of Britain’s wonderful Pleasure Gardens.  contains a tribute to Stanley Stevens, who was a noteworthy Wandsworth topographer between the … Continue reading →

A Free Universal Care System Is Possible Lord Prim Sikka, a member of the House of Lords and Emeritus Professor of Accounting at Essex and Sheffield Universities: slams the Government’s announcement that the  NI Tax hike on the future social … Continue reading →

The Wandle Valley was an important river which had its own industrial revolution from the 17thC, linked the flow of the river in driving water mills. It is also famous for being the location of William Morris’s Merton works. It … Continue reading →

Events  Wednesday 8 September. 6pm. Beyond the Black Panthers: Dr Beverly Bryan  Zoom talk by one of founders of Brixton Black Women’s Group for Black History Walks http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/beyond-the-black-panthers-dr-beverly-bryan-tickets-162336463733 Celebrating the cultural heritage of Arab communities in the UK and abroad. … Continue reading →