Forthcoming Events
Sept 21st 2010: More Modern Must Sees? - Oasis of the Seas - Matt Sudders
Oct 19th 2010: Thriller in Manila - Augustus - Chris Mason
Nov 16th 2010: The Nigel Linguard Annual Round-Up - Nigel Linguard
Dec 21st 2010: Members' Miscellany - co-ordinated by David Trevor-Jones
Special: Jan 4th 2011: France/Norway - John Maxtone-Graham
Monthly London Talks
The Ocean Liner Society hosts a talk in Central London on the third Tuesday of every month at 7pm. This season's programme is shown below. See here for information on how to get to the talks.
There is no August Talk
More Modern Must Sees?
Matt Sudders
Tuesday 21st September 2010
Matt has hugely entertained us in past talks about his experiences at sea, and possibly saved us a considerable amount of money too! Surely no-one would want to follow in his footsteps as he boldly goes and endures some of the worst that modern cruise travel can offer? This time, though, Matt gives account of a truly remarkable adventure as one of the first passengers on the world’s largest ever passenger vessel, the monster Oasis of the Seas.
A Thriller in Manila
Chris Mason
Tuesday 19th October 2010
Our Members’ Evenings have provided a hugely enjoyable, privileged look at some beautiful images from the world of passenger hipping. The magazine format and unpredictable content have produced surprises and absolute gems in recent years. Attendees not showing images can luxuriate in the delights brought by contributors. Members are invited to bring along some slides or electronic images - anything goes! Just let David Trevor-Jones know that you are willing to take part giving an outline of your subject material (or take a chance and bring slides or a disc on the night – we have digital as well as slide projection). Tel: David Trevor-Jones 020 7922 8861/ e-mail: david.trevorjones@btopenworld.com / write: 47 The Street, Old Basing, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 7BX.
The Nigel Linguard Annual Round-Up
Nigel Linguard
Tuesday 16th November 2010
The Marketing Director of Fred.Olsen Cruise Line has established himself as our most popular and eagerly anticipated speaker. His round up of the cruise industry year is authoritative and witty. His account of Fred.Olsen’s year and plans for the future is fascinating and revelatory. Absolutely unmissable.
Members' Miscellany
Co-ordinated by David Trevor-Jones
Tuesday 21st December 2010
Our Members’ Evenings have provided a hugely enjoyable, privileged look at some beautiful images from the world of passenger hipping. The magazine format and unpredictable content have produced surprises and absolute gems in recent years. Attendees not showing images can luxuriate in the delights brought by contributors. Members are invited to bring along some slides or electronic images - anything goes! Just let David Trevor-Jones know that you are willing to take part giving an outline of your subject material (or take a chance and bring slides or a disc on the night – we have digital as well as slide projection). Tel: David Trevor-Jones 020 7922 8861/ e-mail: david.trevorjones@btopenworld.com / write: 47 The Street, Old Basing, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 7BX.
Special: France/Norway
John Maxtone-Graham
Tuesday 4th January 2011
John Maxtone-Graham is one of the most distinguished authors and respected historians of passenger shipping. He has visited us in past years from his New York home to talk about Queen Mary 2, QE2 and most recently Normandie. His much anticipated book on the succeeding French Line classic is due for publication by Dover Press at the end of 2010 and we are delighted that he has time in his busy schedule to join us for the latest in a fascinating series of talks linked to his books. Absolutely unmissable. There will be an admittance charge to this event of £3, payable on the door at our usual venue.
For More Information
phone: David Trevor-Jones 020
7922 8861
e-mail: <david.trevorjones@btopenworld.com>
write: 47 The Street, Old Basing, Basingstoke, Hampshire
RG24 7BX
Getting to the Monthly Talks
77 Cowcross Street, Farringdon, London
The talks are FREE. However we have a collection to assist with expenses.
After the meeting, regulars adjourn to the award-winning Jerusalem Tavern in
Britton Street, about 100 metres north of the venue. Take a later train home
and join us!
Public Transport options
Farringdon station with Thameslink, Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith and
City lines is approximately 100m from the venue. Exit from the station, turn
left into Cowcross Street. The street numbers are not obvious. Look instead
for a Pizza Express on your left then Starbucks Coffee Shop. Just opposite
Starbucks is No 77 (a cream building with green window frames and a gated
courtyard). Enter the reception area and you will be directed to the meeting
room.
For up to the minute help to plan your journey to Farrindgon on public
transport use the
Transport for London Journey Planner which shows routes, fares and how
to plan around any possible disruption. Click here to access the
Interactive Bus Map
By Car
Parking is easy on meter bays and free after 18.30. The Central London
Congestion Charging system started in February 2003, the charging period
ends at 18.00.
Why not meet regulars for a Pizza (at Pizza Express) or a Thai meal (above
the pub just to the west of No 77) about 6 o'clock. To see something about
talks you might have missed, click
here.