Find out the local history of one of Britain's first record companies

If Saturday's walking tour of Earlsfield has whetted your image for more, the Wandsworth Heritage Festival can deliver. There are events across the Borough, but the next one with an Earlsfield connection explores the history of Columbia Graphophone.

Thursday 9th June – 7.45 for 8pm

Talk: Making Records in Earlsfield

Organised by the Wandsworth Society

Using recordings and film, Dr. Tom Going looks back to the early 20th century when Columbia Graphophone, one of Britain’s first record companies, became a major employer in the local area.

West Side Church, Melody Road, SW18 2QQ
FREE
No booking required

Want more?

The archives and local history library for the borough of Wandsworth are located on the first floor of Battersea Library: www.better.org.uk/archives

Historic Images Collection – over 3500 images from the archive available to view. If any catch your eye, you can purchase a photographic print online: www.boroughphotos.org/wandsworth

First World War blog ww1wandsworth.wordpress.com

Wandsworth Borough’s commemorative Green Plaques are mounted at sites of local historical importance or at the residences of notable past residents: www.wandsworth.gov.uk/heritage