Somers Town History club: upcoming events

20/09/2021

The Somers Town History Club has lots of events this week diving into the rich history of the area and people of Somers Town.
 

Founders of Feminism walk

Wednesday 22 September, 1pm

From radical writers to pioneers of women’s rights, there are many remarkable women who left their mark on St. Pancras. This short 30 minute walk fits into your lunchtime and takes in the plaque of Mary Wollstonecraft, the earliest feminist and her daughter Mary Shelley, the author of Frankenstein.
 
The walk sets off at 1pm sharp from the Ossuslton TRA Hall.
 
Free to locals: Donations welcome to support the History Club’s aim of opening a museum. Book a ticket here
 

Black Activism walk

Wednesday 22nd September, 1.30pm.
Find out about George Padmore, a towering figure in global politics and social change, and where he lived in an unassuming Somers Town street.
 
This walk sets off at 1.30pm sharp from the Ossuslton TRA Hall and ends there at 2pm.

Free to locals: Donations welcome to support the History Club’s aim of opening a museum. Book a ticket here.
 

Museum Meeting

Wednesday 22 September, 5:30pm
Think ‘n Do at Ossulston TRA Hall, Ossulston Street, NW1 1DF
Come along if you’re interested in Somers Town's heritage and contributing to a Community Steering group. You will also hear an update on progress towards the History Club’s new museum.
Free- food provided.