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, 5th September 2024 – Sir Barnes Wallis: The man and the Myth – A talk by Vivien White
Vivien is a qualified historian who lives in Effingham, which was Sir Barnes Wallis’ home for over 50 years. She has researched his life and career and talked to many who knew him including his family. She has organised three successful exhibitions about him, collaborated with Brooklands Museum and written a short book about his life with some exclusive photographs supplied by his family. She will talk about the man people knew and how he differed from the myths that have grown up around him largely as a result of the Dam Busters’ film and also about his legacy.
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This meeting will be held at St. Lawrence School, East Molesey starting at 8pm.
£1 for Members and £3 for non-members.
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