KENNINGTON HISTORY SOCIETY

At the end of September History Society members and friends made a successful visit to the medieval city of Salisbury. As with the Society’s three previous coach trips the weather was very good which, because of this year’s poor summer, certainly added to the group’s enjoyment. Whilst the wonderful Cathedral, which is celebrating its 750th birthday this year, was the main attraction many members took the opportunity to explore the Close and the rest of this beautiful city. It is the Cathedral’s vertical supremacy that sets it apart and a few hardy souls climbed the 332 steps to the top of the tower where small balconies offered magnificent views of the River Avon, Old Sarum and the countryside as far afield as Dorset. As usual there was a group who also choose a little retail therapy. Now once again thoughts must turn to the destination for next year’s trip!

As we go to press Society members are eagerly awaiting the visit of a popular previous speaker, Adrian Thornton, back by public demand to give us a second talk entitled ‘More National Parks’

‘this month’

The History Society’s next event will be held on Monday the 17th November 2008 at 7:45pm in the Methodist Church when Tim Jordan will give an illustrated talk entitled ‘Cotswold Barns’.

‘next month’

As in previous years an effort has been made to have something rather different during the Christmas season, so on Monday the 15th December 2008 at 7:45pm in the Methodist Church the Society will have a talk on the ‘History of the Civil War’ given by Adrian Dorling of the Sealed Knot.

History Society talks are Free to Members with Visitors Welcome at a cost of £2.50.

George Ross

Chairman Kennington History Society