Local History Talks at The Circle Library

Everybody welcome

By Beverley Walker

3rd March at 10am at The Circle Library - Getting by in Carshalton in the19th century - A Talk given by Cheryl Bailey

Come and find out how poverty affected the lives of the poorer residents of Carshalton.

12th November at 2.30pm - Men of the Wrythe Reminiscence Afternoon at the Circle Library -free entry

Come to a talk about the exhibition and meet descendents of the inhabitants of the Wrythe.

Tea and cakes included.

Visit the Circle Library and find out about the people who lived in the Wrythe Green area between 1850 and 1920 particularly looking at those who fought and died during the First World War.

The exhibition will run until the end of the year.

17th September at 2.30pm - Open House at the Circle Library- free entry

There will be a talk by Margaret Thomas on the history of the St. Helier Estate.

Interested in Local History then come along and find out about the Library's Local History Group and their latest project on the Wrythe, Carshalton including their role in the 1st World War.

   20th July at 2.30pm - A Talk by Roger Webb of the Carshalton Lavender Group.- Free Entry 

Lavender played an important part in the history of Carshalton. This talk will include some tips on how to care for your lavender plants. 

28th May at 10am - A Talk by Andrew Arnold on The Heroes of The Wrythe

Carshalton played its part in the 1st World War. A large proportion of men from the Wrythe Green area volunteered.Who are the men named on the Carshalton War Memorial? Why was the Willie Bird Memorial commissioned by the Landlord of The Cricketers Public House?

Come along and find out what happened to them.

30th April at 10am - General meeting and update on our local research project

16th April at 3pm - A Talk by John Phillips on Exploring the Historic Wandle.

Come along and discover all about the River Wandle and its long history of industry and its people.

26th March at 10am - Local History Group visit to The Wrythe.

Take a look around The Wrythe, Carshalton War Memorial, All Saints Churchyard and The Willie Bird Memorial as part of The Local History Group Project on the Wrythe Green area.

There will be no meeting at The Circle Library on this day.