Tooting History Group

We run regular meetings, visits and other events relating to historical and conservation matters in Tooting. We meet monthly and have a wide range of speakers planned. You can see dates for our future meetings and events here.

We hold our regular meetings at 7.30pm at

The United Reformed Church
Rookstone Road
Tooting
SW17 9NQ

A map can be found here. Meanwhile, we look forward to meeting you at one of our events.

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Our next event: Tuesday 13th October at 7.30pm

The 1849 Surrey Hall cholera scandal

In January 1849 an outbreak of cholera tore through Surrey Hall, a residential school for workhouse children in the centre of Tooting. Investigations into the disaster exposed the school’s owner, Bartholomew Peter Drouet, as a callous entrepreneur who stopped at nothing to make money. Come and hear William Ellis-Rees speak about Drouet, cholera, and the tragic children of Surrey Hall.

New members welcome
Refreshments
Members free and guests £2

Venue: The United Reform Church, Rookstone Road, Tooting, SW17 9NQ

Click here for map

News

Black History Month

October is Black History Month celebrating African and Caribbean heritage and culture.

In Wandsworth this forms part of the Black History 365 initiative, which celebrates Black history and culture all year round. Details of events here.

Celebrating the Morden underground extension