This is the history of the Thames Barges, whose red sails were once a common sight on the London River and Thames Estuary, and of the men who worked on them.
Our speaker is John Rayment a member of the Thames Sailing Barge Trust, a charity whose volunteers have undertaken to preserve these vessels for future generations. You may have seen the results of their endeavours at events on the river such as the Gravesend Festival.
Doors open 9.45am. The meeting / talk will start at 10.30am and end by 12.30pm.
The Talk venue has a large, free car park but it is shared with other users and can be busy at times.
No booking, just turn up.
The Society is a registered charity and membership fees and donations are an important part of our income. The Talk is free to members but guests and visitors are asked to make a donation towards hall hire and speaker's fee. There will be a donations box at the venue.
But Society membership only costs £10 a year (£12 joint members) https://www.nwkfhs.org.uk/about/membership/our-membership
| Event Date | 10-01-2026 10:30 am |
| Event End Date | 10-01-2026 12:30 pm |
| Capacity | 100 |
| Individual Price | Free |
| Location | Dartford Branch |
Dartford Science and Technology College Heath Lane Dartford Kent DA1 2LY
There is a large free car park at the College but it is shared with other users and can be busy at times.