Sevenoaks Branch Talk: The Tidal Thames and its Folklore & Traditions with Mark Lewis

This talk explores the rich tradition of lore and legend around the tidal reaches of London’s River, including pagan gods, riverside taverns, secret tunnels, ghosts, ceremonials, frost fairs, tales of smuggling and pirates.

Note this month the talk is being held on the 3rd Saturday not the 2nd Saturday.

About the Speaker: 

Mark is a freelance artist, designer-silversmith, semi-retired university lecturer and public speaker. He is also a folklorist and has been a member of the Folklore Society since 1987, speaking regularly at their conferences around the UK. 

He has a particular interest in unusual local customs and rituals and in 2013 he published a book on the folklore and popular customs of the church.  Furthermore, Mark is passionate about lighthouses, being an active member of the Association of Lighthouse Keepers and is currently their Education Officer. 

 Doors open 10.45am, meeting starts 11am.

There is a large public car park (payment required, 50p for 2 hours, £1 for 3 hours) adjacent to the hall but it can be busy.

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