Forthcoming talks

Our talks are held at Duke Street Church in Richmond. Members can also participate via Zoom.

Except where stated, our talks are live-streamed via Zoom and are held in the main auditorium at Duke Street Church in Richmond.

There’s no need to book in advance. Members who subscribe to our monthly e-bulletins will receive log-in details for the Zoom session, which will usually open at 7:45pm. (Most of our talks start at 8:00pm.) If you wish to participate via Zoom but aren’t on our e-bulletin list, please email our Membership Secretary, Mark Lucas.

Admission £5 (free to members. Annual membership is £12 for an individual and £20 for two people at the same address).

Monday 13 October   Old Q by David Fleming

Monday 10 November  The Commonwealth War Graves Commission and Richmond by Will Reid

Monday 8 December   Emma Hamilton, Richmond and the cult of celebrity by Alan Hertz

Monday 12 January 2026   A history of vaccines and antivaxxers by Tony Cartwright

Monday 9 February 2026   Venetian river fetes by Andrew George

Monday 9 March 2026  Richmond and the suffragettes by Lisa Barry-Waite and Mari Takayangi

Monday 13 April 2026  Richmond’s links to {Revolutionary] America by Simon Targett

Monday 18 May 2026   Annual General Meeting and short talks