Edgar Royston Pike, formerly Chairman of the Esher Council, introduced the ‘Esher Library Lectures’ in the late 1960s.
In 1974, Elmbridge Borough Council changed the title of these lectures to the ‘Royston Pike Lectures’ in appreciation of his 20 years’ work on the Library Committee. In 2024, the Royston Pike Lecture Series celebrates its 50th Anniversary.
Next talks at Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, Manor Road, Walton-on-Thames :
Wednesday 9 October at 7:30pm : ‘A Path to the Past: an intimate view of traditional Romanian culture’ by photographers Daryl and Judy Ford.
Daryl and Judy have travelled thousands of kilometres to explore Romania’s last remaining rural communities. They will take you inside homes and share moving life stories with which they are still connected from over 100 years ago. Book your space.
Thursday 7 November at 7:30pm: ‘Plant Hunter and Gardener with Passion’ by Tom Hart Dyke
Tom and his travelling companion were kidnapped by a guerrilla faction in March 2000 while trekking through ‘The Darien Gap’, a dangerous place between Colombia and Panama. While in captivity, he designed and planted gardens in the mountains, much to the annoyance of this captors. When released, he and his travelling companion penned their best-selling book: ‘The Cloud Garden’, based on their experiences in the jungle. Book your space.
£3 per ticket. Available via the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre box office or at the door.
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