Surrey History Meetup

In 1939 Tom and Angela Rolt set out to explore the canals of England in the narrow boat ‘Cressy’. The account of their cruise was a book called “Narrow Boat” and this inspired the national movement to preserve and cherish our inland waterways. Eighty years later Alastair Clark set out on a bike to follow the part of their voyage which followed the Trent and Mersey canal.
Doors 13:30, talk starts at 14:00. Duration c90 mins including a tea & coffee break

FREE entry for members of SIHG and Oddfellows! Others £3

Oddfellows Hall is 10 minutes walk from Leatherhead railway station. Nearest parking is 52 Bridge St car park, over the road from Oddfellows; Church Street Short Stay Car Park KT22 8DW is 5 minutes walk, the Swan Centre Car Park KT22 8AH is and a little further away.

After the Swing riots of 1832 and further unrest in the town, Dorking assisted the emigration of almost 100 local poor people to Upper Canada by providing funds, food and clothing for the journey. The funds came from the parish rates.
This scheme is well documented and tells a fascinating story. Come and hear more from Dr Judy, a longtime DLHG favourite
Zoom-register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4IwwH5R-T_O8W98kTL1qHA