The Pinner Association
– The Voice of our Community
When World War I broke out the Metropolitan Railway was made subject to government control. Central Government wanted railways to save fuel by reducing train services, but passenger numbers increased as families moved out of London. The Railway lost staff to military service and employed women in more roles. The company's tracks through central London…
‘Often referred to as Asia’s answer to Andy Warhol, Ketna Patel is a highly prolific British-Indian mixed media Artist. Her Art is colourful, global, multi cultural and brimming with energy, wit and valuable insights into our everyday world.’ Having lived in Kenya, U.K, Singapore and India, she has been widely acclaimed for converting her Global…
‘Often referred to as Asia’s answer to Andy Warhol, Ketna Patel is a highly prolific British-Indian mixed media Artist. Her Art is colourful, global, multi cultural and brimming with energy, wit and valuable insights into our everyday world.’ Having lived in Kenya, U.K, Singapore and India, she has been widely acclaimed for converting her Global…
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…