OUR FIRST MEETING OF THE MONTH SHALL BE AT:
QUAKERS MEETING HOUSE, 150 CHURCH ROAD, WATFORD, WD17 4QB
PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENING STARTS AT 7:30pm
GUEST SPEAKER:
Geoff Wicken, local author and expert on Watford FC.
Watford FC celebrated the centenary of their Vicarage Road ground in August 2022. The book ‘100 Years at Vicarage Road’, written by Geoff Wicken, was published by the club to mark the event. It was conceived as a book about memories and belonging, rather than being about football, and is illustrated by around 370 images covering the entire period. Recollections from supporters and players are also featured prominently.
Geoff will talk about the process of compiling the book – its design and production, decision-making about its content, the sourcing of images and its launch. He will also present a selection of his favourite images – some fascinating in their detail, others unexpected and surprising – that tell the story of Vicarage Road’s development.
Geoff attended Watford Boys Grammar School and is a Cambridge history graduate. Recently retired, he edits the Watford Treasurymagazine. This is his first book; he will bring copies along which he will be happy to sign.
£5 per person 7:30pm START.
PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CUP FOR TEA / COFFEE
Plus:
We shall be setting our writing competition for May.