by Lucinda Hurrey | Sep 4, 2021
Did you know that Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, did a bit of sleuthing himself and that novelist Charles Dickens ran a home for “fallen” women? On this walk, you will meet the writers and reformers whose campaigning changed the lives of many destitute...
by Lucinda Hurrey | Sep 4, 2021
Explore the development of Sainsbury’s in this dementia-friendly session. Hear and share stories about changing shopping, eating and marketing habits since the supermarket’s humble foundation in 1869. The session will include a short tour of the Sainsbury...
by Lucinda Hurrey | Sep 4, 2021
Join us for a stroll through our galleries at the Museum of London for a dementia-friendly experience. Hear and share stories about shops which are long-gone from our high streets, including Lyon’s Corner House and Woolworths. Discover 1950s fashions and décor and try...
by Lucinda Hurrey | Sep 4, 2021
Join us for a trip up the Thames from Westminster pier to Greenwich. Enjoy Pie and mash and then a trip around the historic old Greenwich market then a boat trip back to Westminster. Meet at The Abbey Centre at 10am where the tour will start.
by Lucinda Hurrey | Sep 4, 2021
Please join us for a free 1950’s lunch to celebrate the past of Chesham. We will have items from Chesham Museum and Chesham Library and we would encourage you to bring along your own memories, including photos and other items relating to Chesham throughout the...
