There is a charge of £1 for members and £3 for non-members, sorry cash only!
We are starting to arrange our 2026 programme. Some details can be found below.
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If you have a particular subject that you think others would be interested to hear about let us know. We may be able to arrange a speaker!
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Tuesday, 2nd December 2025 at 8.0 pm– A Royal Christmas – A Talk by Siobhan Clarke –
We might think Christmas derives largely from the Victorians, but in fact many of our traditions date back to Tudor times and beyond. Pagan rites were gradually absorbed into a Christian festival and, over many centuries, people ate and drank, played games, danced, and exchanged gifts. The influence of the monarchy has been profound, from the German customs of the Victorian royal family to the King’s Speech.
This talk explores Christmas at court from the middle- ages to the present day and how the royals have shaped our own celebrations. Siobhan Clarke is a Guide Lecturer at Historic Royal Palaces and an Accredited Lecturer of the Arts Society.
An 1848 engraving showing Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their family by a decorated Christmas tree.
St. Lawrence School, Church Road
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2026
Thursday, 22nd January 2026 at 8.00pm – Sandown Park Racecourse – A Talk by Stewart Nash
Details to follow
St. Lawrence School, Church Road
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Monday, 16th February 2026 – Morning Coffee and The Archaeology of Hurst Park
Details to follow
Royal British Legion
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Wednesday, 18th March 2026 at 8.00pm – Aethelstan, The First King of the English – A Talk by Julian McCarthy
Details to follow
St. Lawrence School, Church Road
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Monday, 11th May 2026 – A Talk by Gareth Russell
Our Annual Clore Centre meeting for MEMBERS ONLY.
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Tuesday, 23rd June 2026 at 8.00pm – Henry V111’s Hunting Grounds and Lodges – A Talk by Jo Cooper
St. Lawrence School, Church Road
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August / September – Our Annual Summer Stroll – to be announced
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Tuesday, 13th October 2026 at 8.00pm – Arts and Crafts Houses of Surrey – A Talk by Anne Anderson
St. Lawrence School, Church Road
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November – Date to be finalised – A meeting reporting on our research, the subject of which this year will be Edward Potterton – Builder and Artist. Focusing on some of his properties and drawings, many of which are Molesey based.
If you would like to be involved please make contact with a committee member at one of our meetings or email us at – enquiries@moleseyhistorysociety.org
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