Spelthorne Museum and Spelthorne Archaeology and Local History Group
Events: Talks and Exhibitions
Spelthorne Archaeology and Local History Group (SALHG):
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Talks on 1st Thursday of the month from Jan - May, and Sep - Dec. Doors open 7pm for talk at 7:30pm.
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Usually these are at Staines Methodist Church, but at least one will be in Ashford or other venues.
Museum Exhibitions and Local Events:
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As well as the permanent displays, there are several special exhibitions during the year.
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The volunteers often attend local events, with a special display stand and a selection of our books.
3 Sept 2026
Death on the Thames
Talk by Jane Sidell
Staines Methodist Church
1 Oct 2026
Saxon Splethorne
Talk by Nick Pollard and Christine Mitchell
Fordbridge Centre, Ashford
5 Nov 2026
Staines Ironworks
Talk by Pat Talbot
Staines Methodist Church
3 Dec 2026
The History of Games
Talk by Sue Rhodes
Staines Methodist Church
7 Jan 2027
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission and local graves
Talk by Graham Grist
Fordbridge Centre, Ashford
4 Feb 2027
Apsley Pellatt, glass maker of Staines
Talk by Mike Taylor
Staines Methodist Church
4 Mar 2027
1000 Years of Spelthorne
Talk by Nick Pollard
Fordbridge Centre, Ashford
1 Apr 2027
Mudlarking on the Thames
Talk by Jason Sandy
Staines Methodist Church
13 May 2027
AGM plus short talk
Annual General Meeting (for Members only) plus a short talk
Staines Methodist Church