Talk - Churchill: From Oldham To The Restless Glades of Epping
Epping Forest District Museum CIO, Essex, EN9 1EL
Wednesday 18th November 2026 7:00PM
Join us for a fascinating talk by Thomas Barclay Matchett, the great, great grandson of Sir Harry Bird, the Deputy Chairman of the City Of London’s Committee overseeing Epping Forest at the time Churchill was the local MP. Learn about Churchill’s presence and impact on our local area!
The talk will explore Winston Churchill’s political career through the lens of his constituencies, this talk tells the story of how his election as Member of Parliament for Epping enabled to him to recover his fortunes from the brink of electoral oblivion and ascend through his “wilderness years” to serve as Prime Minister.
The talk runs 7–8pm, with doors opening at 6.45pm. £7.00 per person, with light refreshments available.
The talk will explore Winston Churchill’s political career through the lens of his constituencies, this talk tells the story of how his election as Member of Parliament for Epping enabled to him to recover his fortunes from the brink of electoral oblivion and ascend through his “wilderness years” to serve as Prime Minister.
The talk runs 7–8pm, with doors opening at 6.45pm. £7.00 per person, with light refreshments available.
Event Details
Doors Open at 6:45PM
From 7:00PM to 8:30PM
