Talk on Where Do Novelists Get Their Ideas?
Mar
26

Talk on Where Do Novelists Get Their Ideas?

Drawing on the experience of many well-known authors - in an entertaining, informative talk -author and public speaker Bobbie Darbyshire will explain how the complex fictional world arrives in a novelist’s mind. Bobbie is an award-winning author of five novels, including The Posthumous Adventures of Harry Whittaker and The Third Bus.

Please note: The talk starts at 7pm

£5 payable in advance or on the door

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Talk on J M W Turner and the Matchless Vale of Thames
Oct
30

Talk on J M W Turner and the Matchless Vale of Thames

A talk by art historian Catherine Parry-Wingfield from the Turner Society that explores the lure of the Thames landscape for Turner around Isleworth, Richmond, Twickenham and … Battersea. In the early years of the 19th century Turner rented houses on the river at Isleworth and Hammersmith, and in 1813 completed Sandycombe Lodge near Twickenham. Some of Turner’s most beautiful paintings, oils and watercolour were painted during these years, as the artist drew inspiration from the changing river scenery.

Entrance £5 per person, payable on the door or in advance online. The talk starts at 7pm

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Talk on Battersea Industrial Riverside – Rags and Riches
Apr
10

Talk on Battersea Industrial Riverside – Rags and Riches

A talk by local historian Jeanne Rathbone on two of the factories on the York House estate – the Orlando Jones Starch Company and Battersea Enamels.  The Orlando Jones Starch Co was established in 1848 and was holder of a US patent for a process to manufacture starch from rice or corn that was used in laundering.  Battersea enamelware was considered the finest of its kind to be produced in England during the mid-18th century and was especially noted for the high quality of its transfer printing.

The talk starts at 7pm.

£5 payable in advance or on the door

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