Events

Local Studies

On the first Tuesday of every month except August we hold the meetings of the Local Studies Group where we have a talk by a speaker about history in London and the South East of England. These are open meetings, to which all members of u3a Bromley are welcome. There is no need to join separately, but there is a small fee to attend.

Venue: Whitfield Hall, United Reformed Church, Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 1RY - 10:30 am to noon."

General Meetings 

Every third Tuesday we hold our General Meeting and enjoy a talk by a speaker on a general theme. These are public meetings, free to our members but Non-Members are welcome to attend for a charge of £5.00 (cash only) on the door. We will rebate that against the annual subscription fee (£20) if you join within 4 weeks of the talk.

Venue: Whitfield Hall, United Reformed Church, Widmore Road, Bromley, BR1 1RY - 10.30 am to noon.

• The History of Toilets in London

  7th October 2025

  Talk given by Caryle Webb-Ingall. The provision of lavatories in London has always been about more than simply somewhere to do one's business. We will take a light hearted look at the history of toilets, exploring the advances in technology and social implications of spending a penny....

• Josephine Baker

  21st October 2025

  Laury Burr (u3a member)...

• Ghosts of Hampton Court

  4th November 2025

  Talk given by Sarah Slater. Sarah, a Guide Lecturer at Hampton Court, returns to explore the history, stories and sightings of some of the ghosts of Hampton Court Palace, plus what it feels like to be wandering the galleries late at night on one's own....

• City Churches by Stuart Robinson

  2nd December 2025

  Talk given by Stuart Robinson. Stuart, having retired from being a London Tour Guide, revisits his tours remotely in order to allow more people to experience the wonders of London....