The Thorney Island Society takes its name from the island in the Thames on which Westminster Abbey was founded. It is a voluntary conservation and amenity group created in 1985 when it successfully fought to save the first public library in London built in 1893. The Society incorporates The Friends of St James’s Park and The Green Park and represents the interests of residents and businesses within the area.

It is officially recognised by Westminster City Council and is a member of the London Forum of Amenity and Civic Societies. It organises visits and occasional dinners, reviews planning applications and maintains a local archive. There are 500 members, and help from Members and friends is always welcome. If you would like to help in any way, please contact us.
Dinners

Dinners will recommence in September 2012.
Further details will be published in the summer.
 
Visits

Opera Gala at St John's, Smith Square and Drinks Reception  Tuesday 13th March at 6pm

The Vintners' Hall  Tuesday 20th March 2012 at 11am

The Innholders' Hall  Tuesday 17th April 2012 at 10.30am

The Reform Club  Tuesday 24th April 2012 at 10.30am

The Royal Hospital  Friday 4th May 2012 at 1.30pm

Fulham Palace  Thursday 24th May 2012 at 2pm

The London Canal Museum and Boat Trip through Islington Tunnel  Sunday 27th May 2012 at 10am

The Major General's Review  Saturday 2nd June 2012 at 10am

Chiswick House  Thursday 7th June at 2pm

Musical Tour of Westminster Abbey with the Purcell Club  Saturday 16th June 2012 at 5.45pm or 6.30pm

Fullers Brewery  Wednesday 4th July 2012 at 1.45pm

Arboricultural Amble  Thursday 12th July 2012 at 6pm

Buckingham Palace and Diamonds, A Jubilee Celebration  Tuesday 14th August 2012

The DE Morgan Centre  Friday 7th September 2012 at 10.30am

Keats House  Tuesday 11th September 2012 at 10.30am

 

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