Events

‍ ‍Friday, May 15, 2026 from 6 - 7:30

‍ ‍B.D.J. Middle School students pantomime 3 short stories with narration, images on the lecture hall stage.

  1. a Freeman builds a house

  2. the Celestials move in on Bradley Street

  3. a warm welcome on John Street

‍ ‍Tuesday, May 19th at 5

New London Senior Citizens Center… 4 locations within the Winthrop Urban Renewal Area will be presented through the eyes of watercolor artist Roger Dennis and photographer George Oldershaw.

They are Stony Hill, Shapley Street, B.P. Learned House and the Brainard and Armstrong silk mill.

All are welcome.

‍ ‍Upcoming in October - November

Currently, I am working with Barbara Neff on a walking tour of the north side of The Parade, Atlantic Street and lower North Bank Street before redevelopment. There may be a day walk and an evening walk. The evening walk will focus on crime & punishment. Please stay tuned.

Photos courtesy of George Oldershaw, 1961 and Unknown, 1947

‍ ‍Lost New London is available at these locations:

‍ ‍The Annex, State and Green Streets, New London… thank you, Cristen and Denny

‍ ‍The Telegraph Autonomous Zone, 137 Bank Street, New London… thank you, Rich

Thames River Wine and Spirits, 70 State Street, New London, opposite Union Plaza… thank you, Charlotte and Fred

Bank Square Books, Route 1, Mystic, opposite the Big Y Supermarket… thank you, Douglas and Devyn

The Customs House gift shop, 150 Bank Street, New London… thank you, Susan

The Studio 33 Art & Frame Gallery, 140 Bank Street, New London… thank you, Sara

The Golden Owl, 19 Golden Street, New London… thank you Peter and Wendy

The Lyman and Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams Street, New London… thank you, Becca

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