04/02/2026 13:3004/02/2026 00:00Europe/LondonTalk: Famous Quakers of West HamMONTHLY MEETING AND TALK Famous Quakers of West Ham Thursday 2 April 2026 We are delighted to welcome Dr Mark Gorman, author of Saving the People’s Forest, together with Peter Williams MA (Cantab), author of dozens of articles on local history topics and West Ham and its Fire Brigade: An Illustrated History Together they will bring to life the stories of some of West Ham’s notable Quakers and their place in our local history It promises to be a fascinating and richly illustrated talk, with plenty to discover Join us from 1 30pm for tea, coffee and a catch up Please bring a cup if you can We will start promptly at 2 00pm
MONTHLY MEETING AND TALK
Famous Quakers of West Ham
Thursday 2 April 2026
We are delighted to welcome Dr Mark Gorman, author of Saving the People’s Forest, together with Peter Williams MA (Cantab), author of dozens of articles on local history topics and West Ham and its Fire Brigade: An Illustrated History.
Together they will bring to life the stories of some of West Ham’s notable Quakers and their place in our local history. It promises to be a fascinating and richly illustrated talk, with plenty to discover.
Join us from 1.30pm for tea, coffee and a catch up. Please bring a cup if you can. We will start promptly at 2.00pm.
We’re excited to invite you to join our new Ageing Well WhatsApp Channel, created especially for residents aged 50+. This channel will share helpful tips, resources, local opportunities, and updates to support wellbeing, connection, and staying informed. You can join for yourself and/or to share the resources with your friend, family member, or neighbour!
Joining is quick and easy; please follow the instructions below:
From your mobile: Click the link below and select “Join Channel.”
The programme for April can be found here (booking from 22nd March) and here for May (booking from 16th April)
All events are £10, no refunds.
Walks & visits are very popular so book soon if you are keen. (There will be waiting lists.) All events can be found on the events page of the London Region u3a website.