Friends of the Museum
Registered Charity No. 1007175
The Friends were founded in 1992 to support the work of Kingston Museum and Heritage Service in promoting the Borough's royal and ancient heritage. The Friends, as a registered charity, provide support in a number of ways including volunteer help and fund-raising for special projects.
Kingston's historic collections are unique. Please help us continue our support so that schools, residents and visitors can enjoy them now and in the future.
Included in the benefits of joining the Friends are:
- receipt of the museum's quarterly newsletter
- the opportunity to take part in a number of events, special activities and lecture programmes
- a special discount in the museum shop
- invitations to private views
The Johanna Norton Fund
The Friends have set up a fund to commemorate the Museum's late colleague, Johanna (Jo) Norton, who sadly died in 2006. Jo had worked in the Museum for many years. She was known to all its visitors and we wanted to set up a permanent memorial in her name that would recognise her enthusiasm and commitment to Kingston, especially to the Museum.
The Friends have therefore launched a fund to be used to purchase items for the Museum, Local Studies and Archive Collections, as and when suitable items become available. We are confident that many of the Museum's supporters will wish to contribute to the fund which will have positive benefits for the service.
Please send donations made payable to the Friends of Kingston Museum and Heritage Service to:
The Hon Treasurer, c/o North Kingston Centre, Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5PE
Lecture Programme for 2012
The Friends' lectures are held in Kingston Museum Art Gallery
The lectures will start at 7pm with optional tea and coffee being served from 6.30pm.
Admission is free but donations towards expenses are welcomed.
Booking essential on 020 8547 5006 or email kingston.museum@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
- Thursday 2 February 2012
The Restoration of the 18th Century Water Gardens in Bushy Park by Kathy White, former Chair of the Friends of Bushy and Home Parks - Thursday 15 March 2012
Kingston's Colourful History from archives and illustrations by John Pink and Allan Brown, Kingston Tour Guides and local historians. - Thursday 21 June 2012
Brooklands Museum and its aircraft collection by Julian Temple, aviation historian, author and Museum general operations manager. - Thursday 20 September 2012
The Italian Murder and the Slums of Victorian and Edwardian Kingston by Dr Christopher French, former Director of Kingston University's Centre for Local History Studies. - Thursday 22 November 2012
They shall not grow old: researching and remembering Kingston's Great War fallen by Graeme Hodge, Head of Library Services at Nescot College, Ewell.
Invitation to Join the Friends
If you wish to join the Friends of the Museum please send us your name, address, membership type (see below) with the membership fee to:
The Secretary
Friends of Kingston Museum and Heritage Service
North Kingston Centre
Richmond Road
Kingston
KT2 5PE
Tel: +44 (0)20 8547 5006
Membership rates
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Individual (over 16 years old) | £10 |
| Couples (at the same address) | £15 |
| Youth | £3 |
| Life | £100 |
| Corporate and Educational rates available on request. |
Cheques should be made payable to: The Friends of Kingston Museum and Heritage Service.