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
Membership Renewals
Membership renewals are now due – as of 1st January. Please do so, on line. Simply go to the Membership page and all instructions are detailed.
Membership renewal can also take place at each of the meetings up to and including March.
Our programme for 2025 is available and details can be found at Events.
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OUR NEXT PUBLIC MEETING
Will be on Wednesday, 26th March 2025 at 8.00pm
Our AGM –
We shall aim to complete the business of the AGM in as short a time as possible!
Followed by a talk by Nick Pollard titled – Oatlands Park and Grotto
Looking at the fascinating story of the famous grotto built at Oatlands in the 1760s to 70 for the Earl of Lincoln.
The estate at Oatlands, the house built high on a ridge above the site of the former Tudor Palace, and its famous owners are also covered in this fully illustrated talk. Nick is the Curator of Spelthorne Museum in Staines and Chairman of Sunbury and Shepperton Local History Society.
St. Lawrence School, Church Road, East Molesey KT8 9DR
£1 entry fee for members and £3 for non-members.
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Please email us at: enquiries@moleseyhistorysociety.org and we will respond as soon as possible, should there be any comments that you wish to make.
