Surrey History Meetup

Let by Blue Badge guide Richard Shenton. It costs only £6 per person
About Farnham: Since the time of the Roman Invasion of England, Farnham has played host to three major industries, namely Agriculture, Brick Making and Brewing / Hop Growing. Although none of these industries are to be seen in the Farnham that we know today, there are several traces of what once was. For students of history and architecture, Farnham has a lot to offer including one of the most complete streets featuring Georgian Architecture in the South of England and is well worth a visit at any time of the year.
Meeting & eating arrangements: Make your own way to the Waggon Yard Car Park, Farnham, GU9 7PS in time for a 10:30am start. Tour will take 90-100 minutes, after which there are plenty of good lunch spots, and other attractions to see in the afternoon .

More at https://www.surreyarchaeology.org.uk/content/sihg-event-farnham-industry-and-more-walking-tour

And now for something completely different - some maritime industrial archaeology.
Have you ever heard of Purton Hulks, which is colloquially known as the “Purton Ships' Graveyard”? It’s a large number of abandoned boats and ships, deliberately beached beside the River Severn near Purton in Gloucestershire between 1909 and 1965, to reinforce the riverbanks. It’s the largest ship graveyard in mainland Britain.
Our speaker Paul Barnett has spent many years discovering the history of these ghostly hulks, which he first encountered as a young lad when walking with his father along the banks of the River Severn. He is an accomplished speaker who always researches his topic fully, and both informs an entertains. He usually leaves his audiences with plenty to think about and discuss. Come and hear what he’s discovered and what he’s planning to do net – maybe it will inspire a few of us to go and visit the site.

Zoom-register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-mxxJ3oyRpi12cHsrhpqrA