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The Arts Society is the UK’s leading Arts Education Charity with a network of over 380 local societies which bring people together through a shared curiosity for the arts. The belief that The Arts have the potential to enrich peoples lives is at the heart of everything we do.

Thames Estuary, your local society branch was founded in 1989 by Mrs Barbara Askwith. The pledge then was to increase enjoyment and knowledge of our cultural heritage of fine and decorative arts and to stimulate interest in its preservation. Today this has been expanded to include all forms of art, from all areas of origin since the beginning of time, thus giving us a vast catalogue to choose from for our monthly lectures and linked events.

We offer an opportunity for you to connect with like-minded people and make friends through a shared interest. New members and guests are welcome.


LATEST NEWS

Autumn is upon us, and we can start to look forward to the first lecture of our 2026-2027 season. 

Brian Stater will be our speaker, on Wednesday 7th October, and the subject is "In the footsteps of Wren - the architechture of Norman Foster and Richard Rogers". Take a look at the Lectures tab for more information. 

We look forward to welcoming Members old and new, and also Guests by prior arrangement with the Membership Secretary - the guest fee is unchanged from last season, at £7.00

Our venue as usual is the Jubilee Suite, Saxon Hall, doors will open at 09.45 a.m. which gives you plenty of time to buy a tea or coffee and catch up with friends before the lecture starts at 10.30. 


WHAT'S COMING UP
Wednesday 07 October 2026
Lecture
In the footsteps of Wren - the architechture of Norman Foster and Richard Rogers
Brian Stater
134

Wednesday 14 October 2026
Visit
The City of London : an architectural panorama from Wren and Hawksmoor to Lutyens, Foster and Roger
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57

Wednesday 04 November 2026
Lecture
Shepard’s War.
James Campbell
136