EVENTs
VISITS BY THE TRANSPORT HISTORY GROUP 2020
Our first visit of 2020 is to the Royal Mews, with an option to go on to the George IV Exhibition at the Queen's Gallery) on Wednesday 19 February. See the Queen's coaches - the Gold State coach, the Diamond Jubilee Coach and other state coaches, plus a royal car and some of the royal horses. There is a chance to sit in one of the less ornate coaches. You will see some of the liveries, and learn some of the background of state occasions. A guided tour is available at 11am for all visitors who would like it.
For those interested, it is possible to combine the visit to the Royal Mews with a visit to the nearby Queen's Gallery, where there is an exhibition of works acquired by King George IV - Dutch and Flemish masterpieces, paintings by Sir Thomas Lawrence, French porcelain, intricate goldsmiths' work, ornate furniture. It is stunning - a must for art lovers and historians.
For those wishing to go, please download a flyer here.
Visits 2020
The provisional programme of visits for 2020 is attached here. Please note that these are provisional ideas and some have yet to be checked out for practicability and timings by reconnaissance . But fear not we have several more in reserve. As ever we begin and end our season with trips to London a safe poor weather destination.
There is also the problem of ongoing industrial action on South Western Trains which could affect the Southampton trip although Cross Country Trains may well not be affected.
I hope we have a balanced programme for you, horses, the RAF, boats, trains, and industrial, social and military history
One visit that is booked is the Brewery Centre visit on 11 March. I attach the relevant flyer. Prices still have go be confirmed. Please note that the we will need 25 attending to cover any coach cost.
There is a lunch menu. We may need to confirm choices nearer the day.
Our first visit of 2020 is to the Royal Mews, with an option to go on to the George IV Exhibition at the Queen's Gallery) on Wednesday 19 February. See the Queen's coaches - the Gold State coach, the Diamond Jubilee Coach and other state coaches, plus a royal car and some of the royal horses. There is a chance to sit in one of the less ornate coaches. You will see some of the liveries, and learn some of the background of state occasions. A guided tour is available at 11am for all visitors who would like it.
For those interested, it is possible to combine the visit to the Royal Mews with a visit to the nearby Queen's Gallery, where there is an exhibition of works acquired by King George IV - Dutch and Flemish masterpieces, paintings by Sir Thomas Lawrence, French porcelain, intricate goldsmiths' work, ornate furniture. It is stunning - a must for art lovers and historians.
For those wishing to go, please download a flyer here.
Visits 2020
The provisional programme of visits for 2020 is attached here. Please note that these are provisional ideas and some have yet to be checked out for practicability and timings by reconnaissance . But fear not we have several more in reserve. As ever we begin and end our season with trips to London a safe poor weather destination.
There is also the problem of ongoing industrial action on South Western Trains which could affect the Southampton trip although Cross Country Trains may well not be affected.
I hope we have a balanced programme for you, horses, the RAF, boats, trains, and industrial, social and military history
One visit that is booked is the Brewery Centre visit on 11 March. I attach the relevant flyer. Prices still have go be confirmed. Please note that the we will need 25 attending to cover any coach cost.
There is a lunch menu. We may need to confirm choices nearer the day.
FURTHER AFIELD
South Stoke Historical Society
On Friday January 24 2020 Judy Dewey will be giving a talk on Bringing Wallingford Castle back to Life: Archaeology and Research. The meeting starts at 8pm, and visitors are welcome.
Didcot Archaeological and Historical Society holds talks, usually on the second Thursday of the month. For details see www.ddahs.org.uk
South Stoke Historical Society
On Friday January 24 2020 Judy Dewey will be giving a talk on Bringing Wallingford Castle back to Life: Archaeology and Research. The meeting starts at 8pm, and visitors are welcome.
Didcot Archaeological and Historical Society holds talks, usually on the second Thursday of the month. For details see www.ddahs.org.uk