Events: December 2011-April 2012
All our events (unless otherwise stated) are open to everyone who is interested in London and its unique history and culture. Members of our Society of Friends receive a discounted rate for all events (or go free when there is no charge). Non-members pay slightly extra for events. If you would like to attend any of the events listed below, please contact the office (020 7730 9472) or complete a BOOKING FORM and return it to the office with a cheque where appropriate. Entrance to events is by ticket only!
Wednesday, December 7th at 6:30pm for 7pm start - Join our friends at the Historic Chapels Trust for their annual carol concert at St George's German Lutheran Church, Alie St, SE1 8EB. Tickets £5 on the door. Monday, December 12th, 6:30pm: Banister Fletcher Lecture. Join the London Society for their annual lecture at the Geological Society, Piccadilly. Followed by a glass of wine. Tickets: £15 - please contact the London Society directly on 020 7253 9400 or e-mail info@londonsociety.org.uk Monday, January 9th, 1:45pm-4pm: Tour of the Saddlers' Hall: A guided tour of the Saddlers' Hall and its treasures, which include silver, artworks and of course fine saddlework! Tea and Coffee included. Tickets: Friends: £3.50 ; Non-members: £5 Wednesday, Feb 15th at 11:05 am: Tour of Royal Naval College Chapel & Painted Hall at Greenwich, followed by luncheon in the King William undercroft. Join us for a special tour of the treasures of old Greenwich Hospital. HOLT has helped with restoration of statues in the chapel and will soon be funding work in the painted hall, so this is a chance to see where your money is spent! Following the tour we will have luncheon in the undercroft with dessert and water included (wine extra) [please note there are only two options for lunch - chicken or vegetarian option; please advise us of your preference] Tickets: members: £20; Non-members: £25. Wednesday, March 14th at 6pm: Tour of the Charles Dickens Museum. We'll enjoy a guided tour of the museum, where Dickens wrote some of his most famous works. The museum has recently been revamped to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Dickens birth in 2012 - HOLT is supporting the restoration of the façade. Tickets: Friends: £5; Non-members £7.50 April 19th 2012 at 11:15am: Guided Tour of Chiswick House. We will be given a guided tour of this stunning architectural gem. Designed by Lord Burlington and built in 1729, this neo-Palladian villa is now looked after by English Heritage who have done considerable restoration work and returned specially designed furniture to the marvellous interiors. Tickets: £10 members; £12.50 non-members