The next meeting will be on 17th April 2025

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 presented by:    David Williams 

 (City of London Guide and Lecturer)

THE GREENING OF LONDON

London is considered one of the greenest cities in the world but has a growing number of high-rise buildings dominating the skyline.

The challenge to keep that status depends on whether it is possible to cope effectively with Climate Change.

Centuries ago there was concern about flooding, fires, disease and the pollution caused by the Industrial Revolution. 

After the Great Fire in 1666, Parliament was warned about the dangers but failed to respond and the situation got worse.

Bio Diversity Schemes now have a high priority which is why the green spaces, the planting of trees, the creation of pocket parks, the rooftop gardens and even window-boxes are so necessary in a City with an ever-growing forest of glass, steel and concrete office blocks.

The talk should start around 8pm or just a little after.

Please do not arrive before 7:40pm as the doors may still be locked

The meeting may be available via Zoom for those not able to come to the hall.