Stereoscopic Society Annual Convention

The Convention in 2010 has now been arranged in Letchworth, the world’s first Garden City conceived by Ebenezer Howard in 1898 and started in 1903. This is located in an area with a large number of "attractions" and on our Sunday Outing we will visit Wrest Park House and gardens and the lovely village of Old Warden.

Wrest Park is the former home of the Earls de Grey.  The house is a palladian mansion designed by and for the First Duke of Kent who was President of the Royal Institute of British Architects and the grounds were laid out by Capability Brown and modelled on Versailles.  The grounds are surrounded by lakes and contain some beautiful trees and buildings.

At Old Warden members can choose to visit the Shuttleworth Collection of historic aircraft and vehicles or the Swiss Gardens next door.

For those members wanting lunchtime refreshments there is a restaurant at Old Warden.

If time permits we may visit the recently restored Stotfold Water Mill on the return journey.

For our projection sessions and other functions we have hired a ballroom attached to the Broadway Hotel in Letchworth for the full period of the Convention and reserved all the rooms in the hotel for members at a reduced price.  The Broadway Hotel has a two star rating but would generally be considered better than this suggests.  It is in the city centre opposite the railway station, ideal for members who want to leave the car at home.  For members who want a better quality of hotel we recommend the Letchworth Hall Hotel, about half a mile away set in eight acres of grounds. Again we have secured a discounted price for members.

A lower cost option for those coming by car is the Days Inn located near junction 10 of the A1M, in the Baldock service area but far enough away from the A1M to avoid noise from the traffic. And, again, we have secured a good rate for our Convention delegates.       

Simple bed and breakfast rates have been negotiated at the Broadway and Letchworth Hall since there are numerous cafes and restaurants in the area. For the Days Inn rates are available to include two breakfast styles in the food mall next door. Parking is plentiful at the Days Inn and Letchworth Hall but limited at the Broadway. We are therefore recommending the Broadway for train and bus travellers.

Right-Click here and "Save As" for the Registration Form for the Convention.

Right-Click here and "Save AS" for hotel information and Booking Form

These forms will be be mailed to all members in January.