The Boys from the Village’ The History of Charlton Athletic at War 6 August 2019

Henry Irving

The Boys from the Village’ The History of Charlton Athletic at War

6 August 2019

A seminar hosted by Charlton Athletic Museum and Football and War Network

The Charlton Athletic Museum in collaboration with the Football and War Network is hosting a seminar of activities and talks. We would like to invite all fans with an interest in football history to join us at The Valley and after at the White Swan in Charlton Village.

This is a free event, atlthough donations will be welcome

Rhe programme for the event is as follows:

1600-1800 – The Charlton Athletic Museum is open for visitors

1800-1815 – Dedication of a new memorial to Geoff Reynolds

1815-1930 – Wartime Walk from the Valley to the White Swan with Clive Harris @SE7toSG3and Steve Hunnisett @Blitzwalker

1945-2015 – Ben Hayes @Henry Irving – Charlton’s Normandy Hero – Geoffrey Reynolds

2030–2100 - Steve Hunnisett @Blitzwalker– The Life and Loss of Jim McKenzie CAFC Pioneer

2115-2145 – Clive Harris @SE7toSG3– Charlton Athletic & the Great War

2145-2200 – Final questions and closing address

*Additional screening in separate room of Sam Bartram, The Blitz and Beyond by Peter Daniel @BartramBlitz

Location  

Charlton Athletic Museum – The Valley, Floyd Road, Charlton, SE7 8BL 

White Swan – The Village, Greenwich, SE7 8UD

Henry Irving

If anyone is coming please let us know so we have an idea of numbers.

charltonnick

I'm looking forward to it 

Cardinal Sin

I will be there Ben.

Henry Irving

Just you, me and Nick then Dave by the looks of it.

HantsAddick

I hope to be either at Museum or White Swan, but can't make promises as things are just now.

Cardinal Sin

I must pay more attention. I heard this as "this Tuesday" and realise now that it's next week (on 6th August as it says). Sadly, I will be in Scotland so will miss it. Good job I only live around the corner...

Buglehorn

Will also be there Ben

SX_Addick

Another four here. Is this being publicised anywhere other than Charlton Life?

rananegra

It's my birthday so ... as there's a pub involved I'll be coming, probably with my daughter

Henry Irving

SX_Addick said:

Another four here. Is this being publicised anywhere other than Charlton Life?

It's on the museum and Football and War's twitter.

I've asked the club to mention it too but with all the signings (six done but being kept secret) they are busy.

SX_Addick

Henry Irving said:

SX_Addick said:

Another four here. Is this being publicised anywhere other than Charlton Life?

It's on the museum and Football and War's twitter.

I've asked the club to mention it too but with all the signings (six done but being kept secret) they are busy.

Assuming Charlton Live is back on the airwaves this week, could Louis give it a plug?

Fumbluff

SX_Addick said:

Henry Irving said:

SX_Addick said:

Another four here. Is this being publicised anywhere other than Charlton Life?

It's on the museum and Football and War's twitter.

I've asked the club to mention it too but with all the signings (six done but being kept secret) they are busy.

Assuming Charlton Live is back on the airwaves this week, could Louis give it a plug?

It clashes with the Palace Crochet Society’s Beano to Anerley, @LouisMend will have split loyalties

Henry Irving

Would be great if @SE7Podcast and @LouisMend mention it on the wireless.  You both have my phone numbers, guys.

Anyone who posts on lesser social media sites please cut and paste.

SE7toSG3

Bump, be great to see a few of you at the memorial unveiling and Blitz Walk, all free 

Henry Irving

Bump

Athletico Charlton

I hope to be along.

Baldybonce

Just an idea..

While the school holidays are on, could something like this be done in the daytime at the museum?
I'm sure a lot of the youngsters would be interested.

Henry Irving

Baldybonce said:

Just an idea..

While the school holidays are on, could something like this be done in the daytime at the museum?
I'm sure a lot of the youngsters would be interested.

The museum is open today and before the event

Henry Irving

Can we have a promote sticky please @admin @lookout @stig @cabbles @AFKABartram

Henry Irving

rananegra

I'll be coming straight from work - is there a chance to get some food?

Henry Irving

The pub does food but we're not laying anything on.  Need to think about food for myself now you've mentioned it.

Tom_Hovi

I know of at least two from Dulwich Hamlet who are coming but as they have a home match that night, may only stay for the museum bit. From the feedback I’ve had on social media, I think we’ll have a decent turnout. 

clive

https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5d48122bcfb3a/new-valley-memorial-unveiling-and-charlton-blitz-walk-to-be-key-parts-of-football-war-event-on-tuesday-august-6th

Henry Irving

clive said:

https://www.cafc.co.uk/news/view/5d48122bcfb3a/new-valley-memorial-unveiling-and-charlton-blitz-walk-to-be-key-parts-of-football-war-event-on-tuesday-august-6th

Now on the OS

East_Stand_Loopy

Count me in

Ashers

A meeting tomorrow afternoon has now cancelled so I'll be there too!

SE7toSG3

The more the merrier, please come along if you can. it should be a cracking evening.

I am talking on the immediate post war squad and their wartime experience and how the manager, on joining a higher league, built a team around local youngsters, experienced journeyman and loanees despite a tiny budget.
They had spirit, hard work, a never say die attitude which rubbed off on a growing passionate support, sound familiar?   

Henry Irving

Hoping to have a relative of Geoff Reynolds present

Cardinal Sin

Sorry I can't be there. Hope there is a good write up and photos to follow.