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Wimbledon Theatre 29th November 2001
Members of the Wimbledon Chamber of Commerce have a special night, with half price tickets and free drink. Members with internet access should keep an eye on the sites referred to below, from which these samples are taken:

London 13:10: National Portrait Gallery 29th November 2001
Dress and Fashion: Choices for Work and Leisure (1880-1920). A talk by Anthea Jarvis, Principal Curator of the Gallery of Costume, Manchester. Admission is free and no prior booking is required. 020 - 7312 2463. Website.

London 16:30: Rex Wailes Lecture 30th November 2001
The Artworkers' Guild, London. 'The Influence of the windmill on the Industrial Revolution' by Roy Gregory. Website.

Honeywood 10th November - 20th January
Christmas Through the Ages. An exhibition looking at Christmas traditions over the last 2000 years.

Find out about why we have a Christmas tree, the origin of Father Christmas, how Christmas has been celebrated at different times and the food associated with this time of year. There will also be trails and craft activities around the house. Website.

Sheila Harris November 2001

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