Aviva  Armchair Adventures

As the clocks go back and winter draws on, we're all less likely to want to venture out in the cold. So, let us suggest an interesting "Visit" that you can enjoy from the comfort of your own armchair — or it could even tempt you to plan a closer look, when the weather gets more inviting. Settle down with a cuppa and a packet of Hobnobs, and follow a link to a subject you might not have considered before...

Explore the unexpected history of the birth and evolution of the Insurance Industry   Read how one man's obsession lead to the extraordinary Museum of Brands, where your Fellowship enjoyed a real visit last summer   One place we enjoy visiting on our day off is the spectacular "Cathedral in the Marshes" in Abbey Wood, which does run guided tours, but sadly it's not accessible by public transport ...   ... and here's also a link to their fascinating online exhibition, explaining so much you never realised you needed to know   Bow Street Police Museum tells us about Victorian fashion and criminal misuse of the bustle and the scandal of Victorian persecution of the first women in Bloomers   What did the Romans ever do for us? Learn about the Roman invasion and occupation of Britain*   Read more about the Roman invasion in a short, interesting history of Richborough Fort*, the site of the invasion — and a car journey of under two hours from Croydon   If you already like museums, here's a useful comprehensive guide although, unfortunately, you may actually need to venture outside to visit some of these.

If you have a favourite website you'd like to share with other Members, we would be very happy to hear about it. Please email details to avivafellowshipcroydon@outlook.com

Chris Hall Website Manager Aviva Fellowship Croydon Area

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