20th century

Robert Owen, the 617 squadron historian, will be speaking about Barnes Wallis in commemoration of his life and death 40 years ago.

Details from: www.effinghamwithlittlebookhamparish.org.uk/event/barnes-wallis-talk/

On 13th June 1944 the first flying bombs hit London. Soon after this British and American bombers attacked German cities and Germany deployed these 'revenge weapons' to terrorise British citizens and undermine morale. Learn how the V1 and V2 rocket attacks affected Epsom and Ewell.

£5 per child

To book contact: dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk

Talk with Dr Edward Madigan, Royal Holloway, University of London.

The First World War was the bloodiest conflict in British history. This talk will explore the nature of trench warfare and the ways in which soldiers responded to the demands of front line service.

Tickets £10: Surrey History Trust members £5

Book from: surreycc.gov.uk/culture-and-leisure/history-centre/events

Find out how local people defended their town, families and community during the dark days of WW2. As the sandbags were piled high, barrage balloons filled the air and children were evacuated, the people of Epsom and Ewell mad ready to do battle on the Home Front.

£5 per child

For information and booking contact: dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk

A free family fun day marking the 75th anniversary of D Day and Operation Epsom (also known as the battle of the Odon). Operation Epsom took place at the end of June and was intended to outflank and seize the German occupied city of Caen. It was successful and prevented Rommel from moving his panzer divisions.

More information is available from: dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk

A Bourne Hall Museum Club event commemorating D Day. Discover what happened on the longest day, 75 years ago.

Cost £5 per child

Contact: dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk

Surrey Industrial History Group Annual General Meeting and Conservation Award Ceremony, 
Bluebird Room, Brooklands Museum.
The AGM will be followed by refreshmnets and a chance to visit the restored Aircraft Factory. 
Please contact Bob Bryson, 01483 577809 or meetings@sihg.org.uk, if you wish to attend, and he will provide further details.

To celebrate Armed Forces Day, Brookwood Military Cemetery near Woking will be holding two Open Days in partnership with the American Battle Monuments Commission and Brookwood Civilian Cemetery. These Open Days will be an opportunity to see the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, and the UK's largest CWGC cemetery.

There will be multiple attractions, from historic guided tours and expert talks, to stalls from heritage organisations and a lifesize Spitfire exhibition. Entertainment will also be provided by a band and vintage singer.

Three walks have been arranged to trace the events of 17th June 1919 when a mob attacked Epsom Police Station. Walks will begin at the Rifleman in East Street and finish in Ashley Road. Places have to booked with dbrooks@epsom-ewell.gov.uk, cost by a donation to Police Care UK. More details are on the attached pdf. 

Talk by Martin Adams, Emeritus Professor of Microbiology at the University of Surrey
to the Surrey Industrial History Group.
Map of Surrey Research Park.