Since its inception, the Farnham & District Museum Society has run a well-attended events programme of local history talks, seminars, exhibition private viewings, book launches, visits and other events. Our popular talks programme allows members to learn about local history and socialise in a friendly space. Our captivating talks programme is held at The Garden Gallery – a tranquil location in the Museum of Farnham’s garden. Talks are typically held monthly in the Spring and Autumn, starting at 2.30 pm on a Friday and lasting about an hour. They are a perfect opportunity to meet other people interested in Farnham and the surrounding district’s local history in a friendly and inclusive environment. Suitable refreshments are also provided! Details of our events programme for the forthcoming period are shown below.
Join this Museum of Farnham event on International Nurses Day to celebrate the launch of the Museum's new display focusing on ‘Health, Hygiene and Death in Victorian Farnham', inspired by the arrival, on long-term loan, of a communion set that Florence Nightingale gifted to Farnham Infirmary. The display is supported by Frimley Health NHS Foundation […]
Dr Richard Marks is a freelance historian based in Berkshire, known for bringing Britain’s industrial past vividly to life. With a PhD in History from the University of Reading, he specialises in industrial, military, and railway history, as well as the history of science. In his talk, Dr Marks invites you to look beyond the […]
Last October Trevor Bass’s talk covered his three-man cycle ride from Farnham to visit the D-Day beaches of Sword, Gold, Juno and Omaha in 2024. In August last year he and his friends cycled to the other famous beach – Utah. This (an American beach) was planned later than the others and was seen as […]
Surrey has long played a significant part in the defence of the nation. Evidence of ancient hilltop forts, Norman castles, Victorian forts and Second World War defence lines can still be found in the county. Paul le Messurier’s book ‘Surrey’s Military Heritage’ provides a fascinating insight into the events, people and places that make up […]
Dr Cheryl Butler has talked to us before – the last time to tell us about Frank Austen, brother to the more famous Jane. Cheryl writes, ‘There were 12 days of festivities for a Tudor Christmas, but no presents till Twelfth Night – and some not until April. Gift-giving was designed to gain favours, so […]
