
Frank Whately - Rose of Kingston - 13 Feb 2025, 18:30
Frank Whately is one of the founders of the Rose in Kingston and has a fascinating tale to tell about the long process of bringing to Kingston this marvel that puts us on the national stage. The story is of artistic developments, political negotiations, ambitious fund-raising and above all people – the fascinating people who were involved in making this happen.
Frank Whately's talk will be on Thursday 13th February 2025 at 6pm at Kingston Museum's gallery upstairs.
Jarek Zaba - Speed and Suburbia - 17 April 2025, 18:30
It was Surbiton where the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally-winning Mini Cooper was designed;Chessington where the multiple F1 World Championship-winning Brabham F1 team were housed under the leadership of Bernie Ecclestone; and Kingston Hill was the family home of Donald Campbell, who became the only person to break the land and water speed records in the same calendar year.
Jarek Zaba, one of the authors of the book Speed and Suburbia , will tell three stories of this motorsports heritage that have their roots in the Borough of Kingston. The book was released by The Community Brain and published by Kingston University Press in 2024.
Jarek Zaba's talk will be on Thursday 17th April 2025 at 6pm at Kingston Museum's gallery upstairs.
Talks with Jane Furlong, Tim Harrison and Carolynne Cotton coming soon