Other Events for Members and Friends


Apart from our monthly and special meetings, below are some other events for BBLHS members and their friends during the year. 


Make a note in your diary now, and check back regularly for any updates and more details. 


Events are organised by different members and the contact in each case is included with the details.  We usually ask for pre-booking to make sure we don't exceed maximum numbers and we don't leave anyone behind! To ensure a punctual start, please aim to arrive 10-15 minutes before the published start time.


Other events which could be of interest to Members are also listed underneath the Society events.


Important Note

All walks, visits or other activities are at the participants own risk and the Society cannot be responsible for any loss, damage or injury.


Bromley and Sheppard Colleges, London Road, Bromley

Wednesday 18th June - 1100 to 1230


A chance to join a guided tour round the Borough's premier Grade 1 listed property, dating back to 1666. Numbers are limited and the tour is now fully booked. If you would like to added to a reserve list for a possible second visit, please send your name to Max by email.


Please note there will be a charge of £5 to cover your end of tour refreshments and to help the College.

Orpington Parish Church  and `Canadian Corner', Bark Hart Road, BR6 0QD

Wednesday 9th July - 1030 to 1200


Following a recent talk about Commonwealth Graves, a guided tour of Orpington Parish Church followed by a visit to the `Canadian Corner' of the churchyard which contains 69 Commonwealth War Graves. 

  

All Saints Church is a blend of old and new, dating back to Saxon times, with an interesting and sympathetic 20th century extension. The 1950s extension was made on the site of the Bark Hart mansion which we will also learn about. 

Local organisations and events which may be of interest to Members .

Lewisham Local History Society


This society meets monthly at St Dunstan’s Jubilee Pavilion, Canadian Avenue, Catford, SE6 4SW. Meetings are usually on the last Thursday of the month starting at 7.30 p.m and lasting 90 minutes. 


More details of individual meetings can be found here.

List of Services


    This long established organisation offers a wide range of talks and events. 


    To find out more, go to their website.

    This active organistion, to which BBLHS belongs, arranges regular meetings, exhibitions and events covering a wide range of historical topics and periods. It is recommended you visit their site from time to time to see what is happening.


                                                                                                 
                                                                                                    Go to the Kent Archaeological Society website for the latest news.