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Lecture programme

History Society
The Local History Society organises regular lectures on a variety of topics. Talks are not only about Barnet, but also about wider interests. 
  • Talks are held at St John the Baptist Church. (Wood Street, EN5 4BW)
  • Talks begin at 3pm (unless stated otherwise)  and are approximately 45 minutes long
  • ​Talks are £3 or free to members of Barnet Museum and Local History Society

2026 lectures:

March 9th: 'Remembering Bungo: An appreciation of the life and career of Field Marshall Lord Byng of Vimy' with William Frank. 

April 13th: 'What l did on my Holidays in1892' with Chris Hillier.

April 25th: The Gillian Gear Memorial Lecture by Dr Alison Weir (scroll this page for further details)

May 11th: 'The Life and Times of Oscar Linkson Barnet FC, Manchester United and the Somme' with Dennis Bird.

June 8th: 'The Holiday Camps: Summer Holiday Memories' with JohnLynch.

July 13th: 'History of Allotments' with  Kate Harwood.

August: no lecture.

September 14th: '1953 The Year of the Floods' with Terence Atkins.

October 12th: '110 Years of Aviation Heritage in Hertfordshire' with Guy Thomas


The Gillian Gear Memorial Lecture by Dr Alison Weir

We are delighted to announce that Dr Alison Weir will be giving our 2026 Gillian Gear Memorial Lecture on Saturday April 25th 2026 at 3-4pm in Barnet Church and tickets are now on sale.

How to purchase a ticket: 

Tickets are available to buy at Barnet Museum for £5 (£3 for Local History Society Members). 

Our opening times: 
Tue 14:30 - 16:30
Wed 14:30 - 16:30
Thurs 14:30 - 16:30
Sat 10.30 - 16:00
Sun 14:30 - 16:30

Tickets are also available online, please CLICK HERE ​
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FAQs:

Where is the lecture? 
St John the Baptist Church, Chipping Barnet, EN5 4BW
What is the date and time of the lecture? 
Saturday 25th April, 3-4pm. 
What time will doors open? 
2:15pm
Will there be refreshments? 
Yes. Tea and coffee will be available. 
Is the Church accessible? 
Yes. The Church is accessible to wheelchairs and there is an accessible toilet. 
Can I reserve a seat? 
There will be no reserved seating. If you are a wheelchair user, please email [email protected] once you have purchased your ticket in order for us to ensure we accommodate you on the day. 
Can I buy Alison Weir books at the lecture?

Yes. 
Will there be a book signing opportunity? 

Yes. 
Can children attend? 
Children under the age of 14 can attend free of charge.
Is there space to store a pushchair? 
Yes


Hertfordshire Association for Local History

Wednesday 11 February 7.45pm: Prof. James Clark ‘The Way of St Alban’: Pilgrimage to the abbey in the Middle Ages
James Clark explores pilgrimage to this important medieval abbey.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-way-of-st-alban-pilgrimage-to-the-abbey-in-the-middle-ages-tickets-1981489552592?aff=oddtdtcreator
 
Wednesday 18 March 7.45pm:  Jon Mein 'The Surprising Story of the Swan inn, Stevenage'
Jon Mein explores the history of high-status inns on the Great North Road in Hertfordshire focusing in particular on the Swan in Stevenage.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-surprising-story-of-the-swan-inn-stevenage-by-jon-mein-tickets-1981358184667?aff=oddtdtcreator

Monday February 2nd 2026, 7.45pm: Naomi Sykes: Animal Answers to Archaeological and Cultural Issues
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/animal-answers-to-archaeological-and-cultural-issues-a-talk-by-naomi-sykes-tickets-1777940872009?aff=oddtdtcreator

Monday March 2nd 2026, 7.45pm: Wendy Morrison: Digging for Gold(ingtons): two seasons of community excavation at Sarratt, Herts
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digging-for-goldingtons-a-talk-by-wendy-morrison-tickets-1777948524899?aff=oddtdtcreator
Hertfordshire Association for Local History



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31 Wood Street
Barnet
EN5 4BE
​020 8440 8066


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Tue 14:30 - 16:30
Wed 14:30 - 16:30
Thurs 14:30 - 16:30
Sat 10.30 - 16:00
Sun 14:30 - 16:30
Registered Charity no. 1169214
  • Home
    • About Barnet Museum
    • Our Trustees
    • Visit Us
    • Volunteering
    • Privacy Policy
  • History Society
    • Lecture programme
    • History Journals
    • Research
  • Physic Well
  • Learning and Outreach
    • Schools
    • Holiday Activities
    • Reminiscence Box
  • Battle of Barnet
    • History
    • Battle of Barnet Banners
    • Archaeology
    • Battle of Barnet Project
    • Barnet Medieval Festival
  • Our Archive Online
    • History Journals
    • Bulletins
    • Research Papers
    • Self Guided Walks
    • Video Archive
    • Events Blog
    • Beating the Bounds 2024
  • Shop
  • Contact Us