Sevenoaks Branch Talk: Alan Williams on “Let’s go to the Pictures”: The British Cinema of the 1930s

 'Going to the pictures' once (or even twice) a week was a major leisure activity in the pre-television age of the middle decades of the twentieth century. This was also the age of the 'super' art deco modernist cinemas.

Alan will explore the history of the cinema in Britain, give a brief history of cinemas in Sevenoaks, and explain what 'going to the pictures' was like for its audience.

Alan lives locally with his wife and children near to Otford and is a Lecturer. He is a very active member of the 1940s Society, Otford, and many of his talks reflect his interest. Alan has been a regular speaker to Sevenoaks over the years and it will be a pleasure to hear him again.

Doors open 10.45am, meeting starts 11am. 

There is a large public car park (payment required, 50p for 2 hours, £1 for 3 hours) adjacent to the hall but it can be busy.

No booking, just turn up.

The Society is a registered charity and membership fees and donations are an important part of our income. The Talk is free to members but guests and visitors are asked to make a donation towards hall hire and speaker's fee. There will be a donations box at the venue.

But Society membership only costs £10 a year (£12 joint members) https://www.nwkfhs.org.uk/about/membership/our-membership