Research Visit to the Archives - Tufton Street Tree & Plaque to Siegfried Sassoon
During 2022, we had a visit from Richard Derecki to research the tree in Tufton Street, together with the plaque that The Thorney Island Society successfully campaigned for in the 1990's.
Richard is an economist and governance expert who has worked for the 10 Downing Street strategy unit and the Greater London Authority.
We are very happy to be able to share with you Richard's article for ONLONDON: CLICK HERE
Thorney Island Article in January issue of The House
Featured in the Parliamentary in-house magazine. READ HERE !
CONGRATULATIONS ! New Year Honours, January 2023
The Society is delighted to congratulate two members of the Royal Park's who have been recognised in The King’s New Year Honours list for their services to the Platinum Jubilee of Her Late Majesty The Queen.
Alun Mainwaring, Head of Events and Filming, has been appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) and Mark Wasilewski, Park Manager of St James’s Park and The Green Park, has been promoted to Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO).
The Royal Parks played a key role in the planning and delivery of the Platinum Jubilee, hosting viewing and screening areas for Trooping the Colour, the Platinum Party at the Palace and the Platinum Jubilee Pageant from 2-5 June 2022. "Everyone is very proud and honoured that our colleagues’ hard work in helping deliver those iconic events has been recognised".
Commenting on their appointments, Alun Mainwaring said: “I’m incredibly grateful to have received this honour and would like to thank colleagues across The Royal Parks who worked together to deliver such an iconic weekend of events for the Platinum Jubilee.”
Mark Wasilewski added: “It is a privilege to be recognised with this honour. The events for the Platinum Jubilee were a fitting tribute to our Late Queen and it was a pleasure seeing the parks as busy as they were, being enjoyed by the public. We were all so proud of the important role we played in that momentous weekend.”
The Society's Christmas Party 2022
With thanks to the Blue Orchid Wellington Hotel, to all the guests and to the South Westminster Community Choir for a fun evening of carols, rousing brass accompaniment, good conversation and delicious food and drink.
WCC Review into Replacement of Heritage Gaslights
As part of the 4-week stakeholder engagement review (ended 20th November 2023) Westminster City Council held site visits at Queen Anne's Gate near St James's Park station in October and November. READ MORE HERE
UPDATE - 22nd November 2022
PLEASE CLICK HERE to read Councillor Paul Dimoldenberg's letter following the consultation.
Our 36th AGM - 8th November 2022
Our AGM took place at 6.30pm on 8th November 2022 at The Wellington Suite, Blue Orchid Wellington Hotel, 71 Vincent Square, London SW1P 2PA.
With thanks to the Blue Orchid Hotel Group for sponsoring the evening.
Please view the following documents relating to our year ending 30th September 2022
Minutes of Previous AGM, 9th November 2021
Following the business of the meeting, Ptolemy Dean, Architect of the Fabric of Westminster Abbey talked on the West Front Entry Project and the fascinating archaeological works uncovering the foundations of the long lost Great Sacristy.
Autumn/Winter 2022 Newsletter
Click on Front Cover to read inside.
The Queen is dead, long live the King!
It is with great sadness that The Thorney Island Society mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. We extend our deepest sympathy to His Majesty King Charles III and the Royal Family.
The Royal Parks Panel - Sign Up!
The Society's Summer Party - June 2022
Having waited patiently for 2 years, Members were finally able to enjoy our Summer Party on the balcony of Benugo's overlooking the lake in St James's Park. With many thanks to all who attended, despite the tube strike and to Mark Wasilewski, Parks Manager for his talk and all the staff at Benugo's. A lively and fun event in what must be one of the best locations in London on a summer evening.
