Welcome to Molesey Local History Society

East and West Molesey lie south of the River Thames close to Hampton Court Palace in North East Surrey (see map). The Mole and Ember rivers flow through Molesey before joining the Thames. All three rivers have played an important part in shaping the area’s rich history.

The main aim of the Society is to awaken and foster an interest in the history of Molesey. We hold a wide variety of talks and events in and around Molesey, including Hampton Court Palace.

We conduct our own research and try to hold at least one meeting a year based on work carried out by members.  In 2022, we researched and presented a history of Tagg’s Island, and found so much information that our research will continue in 2023.

Regular newsletters keep our members informed of all our forthcoming events as well as giving other interesting information about our local history.

We would be delighted to hear from anyone with an interest in the history of Molesey. You can get in touch by clicking contact us.

If you would like to join the Society, click membership for details.

LATEST NEWS and information

Our programme for 2024 is complete and details can be found at Events

OUR NEXT PUBLIC MEETING

Thursday, 10th October 2024

VICTORIAN AND EDWARDIAN GYPSIES IN SURREY – A talk by Alan Wright

This event will take place at St. Mary’s Church commencing at 8pm

Alan Wright studied history at Birmingham University. He has been a volunteer at the Surrey History Centre for several years and hist interest in nomads originates from developing case studies and indexes on Gypsy-Travellers for the Centre.

He has published a history of Gypsies in Victorian and Edwardian Surrey entitle ‘Their Day has Passed’, copies of which will be available after his talk.

This meeting will be held at St. Mary’s Church, East Molesey starting at 8pm.

£1 for Members and £3 for non-members.

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