20th century

1901-2000

AGM, SIHG Conservation Award 2009 & Talk: Restoration of Nr 6 Kempton Great Engine

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The 27th SIHG Conservation Plaque will be awarded  to the Kempton Great Engines Trust for its work in restoring Nr 6 engine. This be the subject of the talk and guided tour which follow the group's AGM. See Kempton Steam and map for directions. The entrance is at TW13 7ND.

Whitechapel Bell Foundry

Events: 
Saturday guided visit. Meet at the Bell Foundry, 1355 SHARP!.
1400: Rare Visit to Whitechapel Bell Foundry, 34 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1DY
    www.whitechapelbellfoundry.co.uk/, 0207 247 2599
    We had to book six months in advance - all tickets sold;
    1400 prompt (No late entries). Entry for the tour by numbered £10 ticket.
    Contact: from Bob Bryson, meetings@sihg.org.uk

Rebirth of the Welsh Highland Railway - talk by Robin Higgs

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Extra SIHG LectureShalford is 1¾ miles South of Guildford.
The Village Hall is off Kings Road ON THE RIGHT, ¼ mile from the A281 roundabout, along a small track. Ample car parking. Meet in the Small Hall, through the main entrance, then left and it is on the right.
All are welcome - £2 at the door

Surrey and the First World War

Events: 
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10.00 a.m.           Coffee. Exhibits ready for viewing

10.25 a.m.           Morning Session. Chair Alan Crocker (Chair SLHC)

10.30 a.m.           Jane Furlong (United Kingdom National Inventory of War Memorials, Imperial War Museum): How we Remember - Commemoration in the UK and the work of the United Kingdom National Inventory of War Memorials

11.30 a.m.           Carol Brown (Guildford Museum): Women in Wartime

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