Hear a Talk on the Changing Face of Brentford
Janet McNamara to speak after of the Friends of Waterman Park AGM
Brentford High Street in 19090
October 14, 2024
The Friends of Watermans Park will be holding their AGM on Tuesday 15 October at 7pm at the Digital Dock, 205 High Street, Brentford, TW8 8AH. It’s a meeting open to all.
Immediately following the formal business of, local historian, Heritage Guide and Friend, Janet McNamara, will give a talk ‘The Changing Face of Brentford covering the last 100 years or so. Janet will explore Brentford between Brentford Bridge and Kew Bridge through a series of photos giving rich details of the properties and businesses along the way. If you would like to attend Janet’s talk you can reserve your place talk here.
The AGM papers can be found on the Friends website here.
The main aim of the Friends of Watermans Park is to help protect, conserve and enhance Watermans Park, its environs and access to the River Thames for the enjoyment of residents and visitors.
It was formed by a group of local people who envisage a vibrant community amenity which can host community events as well as an attractive recreational area for all. If you would like to get involved visit the Friends website where there’s a form to complete or contact Philip Jones at chair@friendsofwatermanspark.org.
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