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The Danbury Society - 2012
An illustrated Talk should have taken place on "The History of Hylands House, Chelmsford" by
Ms Ceri Lowen however she felt unwell so was not able to attend.
Thursday, 15th March 2012
in the Church Meeting Room at 8 pm.
Chairman Curt Brown informed the packed meeting that Ms Ceri was ill but Norman had stood in at the last moment
to present a talk on a Victorian journalist called W. T. Stead who drowned on the RMS Titanic in 1912.
Chairman Curt Brown introducing Norman Bartlett.
Photos by John Bowen
Norman described the career of Stead with illustrations of his campaigning style. He was a great defender
of the poor against exploitation by the rich. He was outspoken on prostitution – not prostitutes who he
saw as victims of wealthy men.
When he moved from the Northern Echo in Darlington to edit The Pall
Mall Gazette in London he transformed a stodgy publication to one of the most widely read because
of his campaigns and their effectiveness. First it was slum housing, then the under-investment in the
Royal Navy and then acting with the Salvation Army, he uncovered a trade in child prostitution in the London underworld.
He launched his campaign as "The Maiden Tribute of Modern Babylon." The public outcry was almost hysterical
and the government was forced to act. Stead ended up in jail himself for a short while but continued to edit the paper from inside prison.
He carried on his campaigns even when he left the Pall Mall Gazette and started up ‘Review of Reviews’ an
illustrated monthly on the world's more significant discussions and a resume of contemporary history. He was
an Imperialist in the style of Cecil Rhodes although he did not support the Boer War. He was also far-sighted
in looking to a United States of Europe.
He was an early supporter of women, paying his lady journalists the same rate as the men. He had always been
a believer in extending to women every legal and political responsibility, as well as every right, that had been granted to men.
He was invited to the US by President William Taft to address a peace conference. He embarked on the maiden
voyage of the Titanic where he spent much time with Colonel John Jacob Astor IV, fabulously wealthy cousin of Lord Astor.
When the ship hit the iceberg both men went to their cabins to get warm clothing. They returned the deck and
waited calmly and were last seen in the water holding on to a life raft. His body was never recovered.
The Chartered Instititute of Journalists (CIoJ) launched an appeal among its members for a memorial. The money
came in sufficient for a memorial to be placed on the Victoria Embankment and another to be
erected in Central Park, New York City.
The memorial near Temple Staion is the one that our Speaker – as President of the CIoJ - would lay a wreath on 15 April 2012.
Curt thanked Norman for a most topical talk about someone he had never heard - the audience responded with a good clap.
As tea was not quite ready John Bowen told a few stories about the Wireless aspects of the RMS Titanic.
Tea/coffee was supplied by Jean Brown and Glad Deamer and was very welcomed.
A very interesting evening even though not on the topic as advertised.
The Spring (Bluebell) Walk
This was on Sunday, 6th May
from the Community Centre Upper Car Park
at 2.15pm and was led
by David & Wendy Moore.
Usually the Danbury Society Spring Walk is in nice sunshine but since we are in
a near National "drought situation" it was steadily raining - hence it was expected that numbers
would be down - even if any turned up at all!
Photograph taken just before the stout walkers set off.
Photo by John Bowen
David said that the walk would unfortunately be a bit wet and maybe slippery.
The walk went down the A414 then into Lingwood and continued until they got to the
Bluebells in Blakes Wood, Little Baddow.
Due to the very dry period during March the bulbs did not completely form so they were smaller
than last year but are perking up with the latest rain.
The Walk continued until they arrived on the Little Baddow Road, then back into Lingwood to arrive back in Danbury at 4.45pm.
An enjoyable walk - thank you David & Wendy for yet another event in the
year of the Danbury Society.
The 40th Annual Art Exhibition.
This will be held at the Danbury Village Hall, Eve's Corner
Bank Holiday weekend, 24th, 25th & 26th August.
(Left). 2011 photos. John Deamer, co-organiser standing in the doorway looking at the Artists checking their
work at the
Pre-View Show, Friday morning. (Right) Three large paintings on the wall.
(Left) Janeve (centre) looking at her pastel painting of Wild Horses
with her friends. (Right) One of the many
lovely painting on exhibition at this years Art Show.
Entrance is free but a Catalogue will be charged at £1.00 (good value).
This year the Exhibition had a number of larger canvases displayed in a more relaxed manner,
which aides viewing - a very good show - come along.
| Date | | Open times (Hours)
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| Friday August 24th | | 12.00 - 20.00
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| Saturday August 25th | | 10.00 - 18.00
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| Sunday August 26th | | 10.00 - 17.00
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This is a highly regarded exhibition with both framed and unframed pictures for sale,
many by local artist and further a field in Essex, showing different media and a
variety of subjects.
(Left). Busy during the weekend. (Right) The side hall had many lovely paintings in there as well.
The entrance hall busy with Art sales and Raffle sales.
Monies raised will help to promote the general charitable benefit of the inhabitants
of the Danbury area.
The Danbury Society Annual Art Show will be headed by
Glad & John Deamer and her band of willing helpers.
If you would care to help, erect the screens, host or invigulate
please contact Glad on 01245 223106
The Autumn Meeting - Talk by G Egerton "Life of a Police Bodyguard"
Thursday, 13th September
in the Church Meeting Room at 8pm.
He recalls his life in the Police, when his job was the protction of personnel when they were liable to attack.
The Autumn Walk
This will be on Sunday, 14th October at 2.15pm and started
from the Community Centre Top Car Park.
In 2011, David Moore lead this Ramble which is designed to enjoy the colours of Autumn.
Walkers as they file though a gap in the hedge.
Enjoying the Sun
Usually this walk is about the lovely colours of Danbury trees - this year the colours are very
vivid and about a month earlier than last year. Is this a bad omen for a severe Winter?
A beautiful day and a good Walk - perfect - thank you David Bolwell for 2011.
The question is "Will the 2012 Walk be in such lovely weather?"
The AGM followed by an illustrated Talk "Lost Voices of the Titanic"
by William Tyler.
This will be on Thursday,
15th November in St John's Church Meeting Room at 8pm.
As it is 100 years since 705 persons were saved from the RMS Titanic this will be a topical presentation.
Our speaker recalls the people who went down with this giant ship and also ones that survived.
It was at the time an enormous news story, it also was the introduction of wireless communication by Marconi
which saved lives at sea then, and many times since, when ships are in trouble.
Carols Around the Christmas Tree at Eves Corner
A Wednesday, in December at 8pm, TBA.
Aims of The Danbury Society
To involve the residents of Danbury in interests and
pursuits to enrich village life.
To ensure that changes in the Village are undertaken with sensitivity
to the character of Danbury.
To protect the natural beauty of the local landscape and to promote
its maintenance and care.
To Work for the preservation and protection of buildings and features
of interest in Danbury.
To promote the general charitable benefit of the inhabitants of
the Danbury area by provision of such financial and/or material
benefit as the Trustees for the time being shall determine.
(Added by Charity Commission approval 2006)
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The Danbury Society Blog
The Hon. Secretary of The Danbury Society, Norman Bartlett, is running a Blog
on Danbury village matters. He tries to cover events and incidents that are
relevant to the objects of Danbury Society.
Have a look for yourself at: -
http://danburysociety.blogspot.com/
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