Tues 3 Dec is our last meeting before Christmas. This means drinks, nibbles and a raffle. Christmas hats and jumpers are optional! Our speaker for the evening is Toni Mount who will be talking to us about Medieval Christmas, exploring origins and traditions. #Christmas #History

Lamorbey and Sidcup Local History Society wishes you all a Happy New Year! We start 2025 with a talk on 7 January by local historian Chris Hawkins on #Lesnes Abbey. Why was the abbey built, what did the monks do there, and why is it now a ruin?

I'm doing lots of #history #walking and #talking in the next couple of months! Come along: it'd be great to see you somewhere down the line! #postmanspark #wattsmemorial #charlesbooth #deptford #newcross #hatchampark #nunhead #heroism #telegraphhill drjohnprice.net/upcoming-event…

Our next meeting is on 4 February and we are delighted to welcome back Public Historian Dr John Price for part 2 of his Postman's Park talk - the Forgotten Heroes: who are the 84 heroic individuals missing from the Watts Memorial? #London #History John Price Watts Memorial

Our next meeting is at 7.30pm on Tuesday 4 March and our very own Alan Medley will be talking about the canals of Kent and Surrey. Visitors welcome. #LocalHistory #canals #Kent

Join us for a celebration in music at the United Services Club #Sidcup on Saturday 10 May 11am-2.30pm. Learn more about what VE Day means and support our borough’s young musicians from Belvedere Concert Band, Merton Court School Choir and Bexley Music Ensembles. #VEDay80 #history

The Lamorbey & Sidcup Local History Society and the RBL are marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a celebration in music. Come and join us at the front of the United Services Club in Main Road #Sidcup on Saturday 10 May 11am-2.30pm.

A big thank you to the lovely businesses who have put posters in their windows. We want everyone to know about VEDay80 on Saturday 10 May! Music from Belvedere Concert Band, Merton Court School Choir and Bexley Music Ensembles at United Services Club #Sidcup 11am-2.30pm

Our free exhibition 'Sidcup in the Second World War' is now open at Sidcup Storyteller! This war was a community effort, with local people volunteering as fire watchers, first aiders and rest centre helpers. The 2nd floor studio has lift access. Open daily 9.30am till late.

Our next meeting is at 7.30pm on Tuesday 6 May and we are definitely on a Second World War theme! Peter Daniel will be giving a talk on The Blitz in Bexley - a period of intensive bombing raids 1940-41 which disrupted life and caused death and injury to local people. #VEDay80

We love this post box topper seen at Crescent Road, Sidcup, next to the Horse and Groom and opposite Christ Church! VEDay80

Have you spotted our colourful display about #VEDay80 in the Anglian Home Improvements shop window in #Sidcup High Street? Big thanks to Anglian for the use of their space.

Mark it in your diaries! 📅✒️ The MPS Historic Vehicle Collection team are opening their garage doors at Marlowe House, Sidcup on 08th June between 1000-1600hrs. This is a rare opportunity to get up close and learn more about these fabulous vehicles. 👇

On VE Day, Thursday 8 May, the Royal British Legion will hold a short service at 11am at Sidcup War Memorial for anyone to attend. Please show your support if you can. #VEDay80

The Lamorbey & Sidcup Local History Society and the RBL are marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a celebration in music. Come and join us at the front of the United Services Club in Main Road #Sidcup on Saturday 10 May 11am-2.30pm. London Borough of Bexley #VEDay80

Our free exhibition 'Sidcup in the Second World War' is now open at Sidcup Storyteller! This war was a community effort, with local people volunteering as fire watchers, first aiders, wardens, rescuers and rest centre helpers. #VEDay80 London Borough of Bexley

A day of celebration and remembrance in Sidcup tomorrow, Saturday 10 May! Free event. All welcome. #VEDay80 live music at United Services Club. Bell Tower Tours at St John’s Church. Exhibition - Sidcup in WWII at Storyteller. Exhibition - Story of Sir Harold Gillies, Hadlow Rd

It was an honour to welcome the Deputy Mayor of Bexley to VEDay80 Sidcup for a day of music.

At our next Lamorbey and Sidcup Local History Society meeting on 3 June we are going to hear about a rural revolt! Dr John Bulaitis will give a talk on ‘The Tithe War in England and Wales 1881-1936’. Visitors are very welcome to come along. #History #AgLabs

At our next Lamorbey and Sidcup Local History Society meeting on 1 July Laurie Johnson will be giving a talk on Eynsford Castle, an early Norman Castle in Kent. We meet at the hall of St Lawrence’s Church, Sidcup. Visitors are very welcome to come along. #LocalHistory #castles