Author Archives: SELFS
Pagan Belly Dance Workshop
Meet together to mark the darkening days as we approach midwinter and explore the ritual aspect of this ancient dance. Work with elemental energies to create a group dance for the season. more…
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Old Clem! Blow the fire, blow the fire
Paul Cowdell: ‘Old Clem! Blow the fire, blow the fire’ November 23rd is St Clement’s day. The patron saint of blacksmiths, his day was celebrated by processions, dinners, effigies, poetry and appeals for money. The day was celebrated at village … more…
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Aleister Crowley In Russia
Geraldine Beskin: Aleister Crowley In Russia Aleister Crowley, seven violins, three nymphomaniacs, four dipsomaniacs, two prudes and pre-Revolutionary Russia to play in. What could possible go wrong? It was a caper, an adventure and is a largely unexplored episode in … more…
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Austin Osman Spare: London’s Lost Artist
Phil Baker: Austin Osman Spare: London’s Lost Artist Phil Baker, biographer of the truly fascinating London artist, will be offering insight into his art and interesting practices.
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A Walk through Burgess Park – Roy Vickery
For August we will be taking a walk through Burgess park with Roy Vickery, the eminent botanist and expert on plant folklore. Roy is the compiler of the amazing Plant Lore website and is chairman of the Trustees of the South London Botanical Institute. more…
Ride On Barry Mason
Barry Mason died on Friday whilst on holiday; the Evening Standard reports that he was swimming in the sea off Rodiles, in northern Spain, when he is thought to have suffered a heart-attack. more…
The Southwark Mysteries – The story behind the story. – John Constable
Tonight John will be discussing the genesis of one of his most popular and enduring works, “The Southwark Mysteries”. more…
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The Church of Scientology – an Esoteric Religion? – David V Barrett
Scientology is usually described as a self-help or personal development movement, but David Barrett wonders if it could also be viewed as an esoteric, Hermetic or even Gnostic movement. more…
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“Ghosts of London”- Nigel Of Bermondsey
An exploration of capital haunting in story and song
Phantom riveters, escapees from dream menagerie and malevolent clothing. more…
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May Days in London: Jack-in-the-Green and beyond
The night will be a celebration of all things May Day which will lead into a discussion on the proposed removal of the May Day bank holiday by the present government and what to do about it. more…
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