Culture

The Pinner Local History Society Research Group will present research into the history of road transport in Pinner and the surrounding areas.  It will include stagecoaches, horse and motor buses, commercial haulage and private vehicles.   Visitors welcome, suggested donation £3

The talk will explore how Lord Nelson’s only daughter chose to end her days in obscurity in Pinner.  The talk will be presented by Lily Styles, Horatia’s 3rd great-granddaughter and founder of the Emma Hamilton Society.   Visitor's welcome, suggested donation £3.

  Michael’s talk will cover of the invention of margarine in 1869 by French chemist Hippolyte Mège-Mouriès in response to a contest held by Emperor Napoleon III. It will be preceded by the Society’s AGM.   Visitors welcome, suggested donation £3

Thamar will explore a diary kept at The Hall in Pinner, home to James Grenville MP.  His brothers included the owner of Stowe and the Prime Minister. For us, the main interest is the glimpses of Pinner life – the fair, chalk pits, a stagecoach service, a post lady, and journeys to London, once though…