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1 October 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm BST

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Date: 1 October 2025
Time:
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm
Cost:
£7.00
Reference Code:
T365
Location:
Ward Street
Guildford, Surrey GU1 4LH

Overview

Talk by Peter Whitehead

Join us for a virtual stroll around one of the historic areas of London. Once the site of a Danish settlement, the area became the location of many aristocratic homes before the Victorians turned it into a place of entertainment. Hear about the sad fate of Chunee the elephant and how human bones were found at the home of Benjamin Franklin.

After a career in the Civil Service, Peter Whitehead now volunteers at the Charterhouse and the Guards Museum.


We’re delighted to offer our afternoon talks on a Pay What You Can basis. We believe everyone should have access to educational and cultural opportunities, and that no one should be excluded because of their financial circumstances. Our talks are £7 for all – if anyone feels they need to pay less than this, please call the team or visit us in person.

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T365 - Covent Garden and The Strand - Non-Member
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