Working together: what we do best
Volume 2, Issue 25, September 2017
East Midlands Coalmining Heritage Forum
The next meeting of the East Midlands Coalmining Heritage Forum is on Saturday 21st October 2017 and is being hosted by the South Derbyshire Mining Preservation Group at their HQ at Gresley Old Hall and later at the nearby Conkers Discovery Centre (ex Rawdon Colliery site). Visits take place in the earlier part of the day from 11am with the Forum meeting taking place at the Conkers Discovery Centre from 2pm – 3.30pm.
The East Midlands Coalmining Heritage Forum is in the process of being formed mainly to help improve communication and networking between coalmining heritage groups and organisations in the region, establish links with higher education establishments and to try and ensure that important documentation and artefacts are not lost in the event of the worst scenario – think Snibston, the John King Museum and the DH Lawrence Heritage Centre, all of which have closed since 2015.
A steering group have been working on the main aims and objectives for the Forum which includes the setting up of a Constitution etc. The Steering Group had a meeting with representatives from the National Coalmining Museum for England at the end of May 2017 and they are interested in working with the Forum as a proto-type for forming regional coalmining heritage hubs. One of the early parts of this initiative will be the running of a Coalmining Heritage Day Workshop during the autumn / winter period 2017-18.…Read more.
Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the Mansfield to Pinxton Railway Line
This train line, of which a good portion is now incorporated into the Robin Hood Train line (Mansfield to Kirkby) was opened in 1819 and as such is possibly the oldest continually running line in England. We therefore feel it important to celebrate this fact and involve as many relevant people and organisations as possible.
This proposed project aims to research and promote this train line and anniversary and would like your organisation to join with us for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity …Read more. Surveys in Sherwood Forest.
Fieldwalking Survey at St Edwin's Chapel
Come take part in a fieldwalking survey the site of the legendary St Edwin’s Chapel, one of the most important medieval sites in Sherwood Forest.
Help to research if the chapel marks the resting place of a saint, or if it was a chapel built as part of a designed romantic medieval parkland landscape…
The survey will take place on the 23rd – 27th of October, 2017.…Read more.
You can book your place at £25 per day: http://mercian-as.co.uk/intro_days.html#fieldwalking
Magnetometer Survey at St Edwin's Chapel
Come and take part in a magnetometer survey the site of the legendary St Edwin’s Chapel, one of the most important medieval sites in Sherwood Forest.
The survey will take place on the 19th, 20th and (Saturday) 21st October, 2017.
You can book your place at £35 per day: http://mercian- as.co.uk/intro_days.html#magnetometer
King Edwin, the first Christian King of Northumbria, was killed in the year 633AD at the Battle of Hatfield somewhere in the area that later became Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire.
Help investigate if this site commemorates the place where Edwin’s body lay after his death, or if is a medieval chapel founded as part of the designed Arthurian parkland hunting landscape of the medieval palace of Clipstone. Is it a saint’s resting place or is it part of a later cult of Edwin, set in a designed landscape?…Read more.
Edwinstowe Church Survey
The report by Mercian Archaeological Services CIC, regarding a survey of Edwinstowe church, in Sherwood Forest, is available at http://www.mercian-as.co.uk/reports/edwinstowe_church_survey_report_2017.pdf
Topographic Survey at Clipstone Peel
There will be an opportunity to be involved in a Topographic Survey at the site of Clipstone Peel in Sherwood Forest, the site of Edward II’s fortified stockade on the western edge of the former royal deer park at Clipstone.
The survey will take place on the 12th, 13th and (Saturday) 14th of October, 2017.…Read more.
You can book your place at £30 per day: http://mercian-as.co.uk/intro_days.html#topodays
Tinsley’s Barn & St Mary Magdalene opened 10am – 5pm Saturday 9th September 2017
Our first Heritage Open Day Trail (admittedly only two venues, Tinsley’s Barn and St Mary Magdalene, but that made a trail! ) were open on Saturday 9th September. St Mary Magdalene (C14th Grade I Listed Building) was also open for Ride & Stride as was All Saints, Stanton-on-the-Wolds and Keyworth Methodist Church. St MM offered refreshments; the cakes were delicious…. …Read more.
Carriage 946 Ruddington Heritage Centre
An original 1888 fully-restored original GCR carriage, in a special Commemoration ceremony on Sunday 17th September 2017, was dedicated at Ruddington Heritage Centre, to the hundreds of employees who left the Great Central Railway to join the conflict in the Great War (1914-1918) but failed to return home.
“The carriage is again becoming a moving Memorial to the fallen in that devastating war of attrition that affected so deeply almost every family is the land,” says Roger Penson, Executive Trustee of the owning organisation, the GCR Rolling Stock Trust..…Read more.
Hearing Deaf Voices Video
At our Angel Row History Forum on Tuesday 14th February, 2017 Nicola Ramsdale, Project Support Officer with Nottinghamshire Deaf Society gave a talk on the development of the Hearing Deaf Voices project.
The Hearing Deaf Voices Project was funded through the Heritage Lottery Fund and was designed to celebrate the history of the Deaf Community in Nottinghamshire, capturing memories, experiences, histories and heritage. It included an exhibition in the Central Library between 1st and 29th March 2017, interviews with community members; archiving photographs, videos, documents, and items of interest...... Read more.
The video is also available at http://nottsdeaf.org.uk/hearing-deaf-voices/
For more information about the project please contact Mo Cooper [email protected] 0115 970 0516 NLHA October 2017 Day School, Garden of Delight
The Day School will be held at Ravenshead Village Hall on Saturday 21st October 2017 commencing at 9:30am - £7.50 for NLHA members and £8.50 for non-members Programme
• 09.30am Registration and Refreshments • 10.00am Start • 10.15am Elite Landscapes – James Wright • 11.15am Nottingham Historic Design Landscapes – Jason Mordan • 12.15pm Lunch & Book Stalls • 02.00pm A Gardener at Welbeck – Ruth Imeson • 03.00pm Nottingham’s Historic Green Space – Judith Mills • 04.15pm Finish
The day will begin with a look at high status sites in the Mediaeval period prior to a discussion on the proliferation of designed landscapes and in the afternoon we will take a detailed look at archives relating to the gardens at Welbeck in the Georgian period followed by the story of Nottingham’s public open spaces in the 19th century.
James Wright: Elite Landscapes – Beyond the Castle Gate This lecture unpicks the world of high status parks and gardens in the Mediaeval and Early Modern periods. They played a highly symbolic element relating to stage-management of the natural world to establish landscapes of lordship. James Wright is a Doctoral Researcher at the University of Nottingham.
Jason Mordan: Nottinghamshire Historic Designed Landscapes . The talk will take a look at the overall spread and types of designated parklands as part of setting the scene for a rapid introduction to some of the non-designated parklands and the varying methodologies for their identification and surveying. Jason Mordan has been the historic building conservation officer at Nottinghamshire County Council for 17 years and is acting chairman of the Nottinghamshire Gardens Trust.
Ruth Imeson: Pineapples, cherries and hothouses: a gardener at Welbeck. Drawing on the archive of John Stewart we hear about the gardens of the Duke of Portland’s Welbeck Estate, plus how to deal with aphids, the best recipe for compost, and the ideal time to light the winter fires in your pineapple hothouse. Ruth Imeson is Nottinghamshire County Archivist.
Judith Mills: Nottingham’s Historic Green Spaces: The Forest and The Arboretum were created as part of a planned scheme which included public walks, cricket grounds and cemeteries. This talk will explore some of the reasons behind the creation of these historic green spaces and how they have been adapted over time. Judith is Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham
For information about booking please contact David Anderson at [email protected] or phone 01509 820067 Revolution, Richard Gaunt, Angel Row History Forum November 2017
On Tuesday 14th November 2017 at Nottingham Central Library at 10:30am Richard Gaunt of the University of Nottingham will explore events in Nottingham in 1817 ; a story of poverty and discontent, rebels , plots and spies. How close did Nottingham get to a revolution two hundred years ago?
Following tea/coffee from 10.00 the talk will start at 10.30
You can pre-register in person at the Local Studies Library, phone 0115 9152870 or by email to: [email protected]
An EXHIBITION of paintings of the events by local artists will be held in the Local Studies Library
A free GUIDED WALK , led by Roger Tanner, will visit sites in the city centre associated with the events of the Pentrich Revolution. Leaving Angel Row Library front doors at 1.30pm on Tuesday 14th November. …Read more.
Events for local history societies and other groups can be found on the website at http://nlha.org.uk/events/
Georgian Bingham and the Rev’d John Walter, Adrian Henstock, East Bridgford LHG
On Tuesday 3rd October 2017 at 7:30pm at East Bridgford Methodist Chapel Adrian Henstock will tell the story of the Reverend John Walter.....Read more.
An Introduction to Roman Derbyshire, Mark Patterson, Chinemarelian (Kimberley) HS
On Thursday 5th October 2017 in the Community Room of Kimberley School, Newdigate Street Kimberley NG16 2NJ at 7:30pm Mark Patterson will give a talk on Roman Derbyshire...Read more. Nottingham in Jane Austen's Day, Chris Weir, Clifton Library
On Thursday 5th October 2017 between 10:30 and 11:30 at Clifton Library Chris Weir reveals how Nottinghamshire in Jane Austen's day was a county of contrasts, gripped by a rapidly changing society that had one foot in the past and another in the future Come along to our library club and experience a range of entertaining talks and activities…Read more.
History of Poverty in Britain, Dr Andy Gritt, Lowdham Bookcase
At Lowdham Methodist Chapel, Main Street, Lowdham on Friday 6th October 2017 at 2pm – 3.30pm Dr Andy Gritt of Nottingham Trent University will give an illustrated presentation as a timely examination of the history of poverty in Britain from soup kitchens and workhouses to food banks and benefits sanctions. …Read more.
Nefarious Notts: The Pentrich Rebellion, Richard Gaunt, Nottinghamshire Archives
On Friday 6th October 2017 between 2:30 and 4:30pm at Nottinghamshire Archives join us as Dr. Richard Gaunt of the University of Nottingham takes us on a journey from the Derbyshire village of Pentrich, in the company of Jeremiah Brandrith, the Nottingham Captain....Read more.
St Ethelburgha's Lost Church: Langar, Richard Pincott, Keyworth and District LHS
On Friday 6th October 2017 in the Centenary Lounge, Keyworth Village Hall at 7:30pm Richard Pincott will give a talk on the church of St Ethelburgha at Langar. Guests are welcome for a small charge. Refreshments and a bookstall are available after the speaker....Read more.
Mints of Nottingham and Derby, Andrew Knighton, West Bridgford and District LHS
On Friday 6 October 2017 at 7.30 pm in the Lutterell Hall (formerly West Bridgford Community Hall) on the corner of Church Drive and Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, NG2 6AY Andrew Knighton will give a presentation on early English coins.…Read more. Visit the Traquair Murals, Nottingham Women's History Group
On Saturday 7th October 2017 at 2.00pm there will be a tour of the 12th century Church of St Peter, Clayworth, DN22 9AB and an opportunity to see the murals painted by Scottish artist Phoebe Anna Traquair (1852-1936) who decorated the chancel in 1905. £3 per person (inc refreshments) Booking essential, possibility of car share. Contact Anne Darby [email protected] for booking …Read more.
Archives Tours, Nottinghamshire Archives
Tuesday 10th October 2017 10:30-11:30.....Read more.
Present Location Uncertain, Chris Weir and David Priestley, Basford Library
Private Harold Priestley On Tuesday 10th Octber 2017 between 10:30 and 11:30 at Basford Library join David Priestley and Chris Weir for a talk based on a collection of letters written by Nottingham soldier Harold Priestley back to his wife Eva in Hyson Green during WW1....Read more.
The Pentrich Rising Of 1817, Michael Parkin, Stapleford and District LHS
On Tuesday 10th October 2017 at 7:30pm at St Helen's Church Hall, Stapleford, Michael Parkin will tell the story of the Pentrich rising.
The Pentrich rising was an armed uprising in 1817 that began around the village of Pentrich in Derbyshire but was quashed soon after it began. Three men were hanged and beheaded at Derby Gaol for their participation in the uprising: Jeremiah Brandreth, Isaac Ludlam and William Turner …Read more.
From Burton Joyce to Hollywood: The Story of Jack Kitchin, Bob Massey, Burton Joyce and Bulcote LHS
On Tuesday 10 October 2017 starting at 7.30 and finishing at 8.45 pm, in the Carnarvon Room on Chestnut Grove, Burton Joyce NG14 5DP Bob Massey will talk about Jack Kitchin who was a British film editor and producer. Kitchin worked as editor on over thirty films, and as producer on a further five. He worked in Hollywood for much of his career before returning to Britain where he was employed by Ealing Studios.....Read more. Women in the Great War, Richard Bowler, Farnsfield LHS
Presented by Richard Bowler on Wednesday 11th October 2017 at the Lower Hall of Farnsfield Village Centre commencing at 7:30pm....Read more.
The Women in the Lives of the 4th and 5th Dukes of Newcastle, Richard Gaunt, Retford and District H&AS
On 11 October 2017 at 7.30pm at Chapelgate Hall, Grove Street Methodist Church, Retford DN22 6LB...Read more.
The Suffragette Movement: Votes for Women, Dr John Sutton, Sutton Bonington LHS
Presented by Dr. John Sutton at Sutton Bonington Methodist Church Schoolroom on Wednesday 11th October 2017 commencing at 7:30pm. This talk tells the story of the suffragette movement 1903-1914 from both the national and local perspectives...Read more.
Martinmas Fair
Saturday 14 October 2017 Join us for a day of family-friendly fun, living history, and local heritage, with something for everyone. Organised by the community of Dunkirk and Lenton, supported by The Lenton Centre, the fair celebrates Lenton's lost medieval priory and brings to life the fair that it held at every Martinmas (the feast day of St Martin)....Read more.
A Day of Archaeology and Heritage at Southwell, Southwell Archaeology
In the Minster School Southwell on Saturday 14th October 2017, 10:30am to 4:00pm, Southwell Archaeology presents a day of talks and displays on Roman and Medieval Southwell, including reports on the Burgage Manor Revealed project and discussion of the Roman remains on Church Street.This is a FREE event...... Read more.
For lunch bookings see: www.southwellarchaeology.eventbrite.co.uk Public or Private Ritual Space? Jenny Alexander, Department of History
On Saturday 14 October 2017 starting at 10:00am and finishing approximately at 12:30pm at Lenton Grove at the University of Nottingham Jenny Alexander will talk about Lincoln's Angel Choir
Dr Alexander is Principal Teaching Fellow, History of Art, at the University of Warwick..Read more.
AGM followed by Voice at Work, Prof. Marek Korczynski, NDLHS
On Saturday 14 October 2017 at 2:00pm at Nottingham Mechanics, Prof. Marek Korczynski will give a talk entitled 'Voice at Work' The Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Labour History Society is an organisation of members who have an interest in working class history, and the history of the labour movement in these two counties...... Read more.
1917: Nottinghamshire in the War’s Worst Year, John Cotterill, The Thoroton Society
On Saturday, 14 October 2017 at The Nottingham Mechanics commencing at 2:30pm John Cotterill, Battlefield Historian, will present the Maurice Barley Lecture...Read more.
History of Wollaton Hall, Tim Preston, North Muskham LHG
On Monday October 16th 2017 in Muskham Rural Community Centre commencing at 7:30pm Tim Preston will give a talk on Wollaton Hall...... Read more.
Gertrude Savile: The Diaries of a Georgian Lady from Rufford, Mansfield Library
On Tuesday 17th October 2017 at 2:00pm at Mansfield Library. Booking advised.
Gertrude Savile never married and lived at Rufford Abbey in her brother’s household feeling very much a poor relation. In fact, we know a lot about how she felt as her trials and tribulations are recorded in her wonderfully frank diaries from the 1720s, commenting both on national events and the fraught relationship with her mother. Gertrude is an example of one of Nottinghamshire’s people known to us thanks to documents preserved at Nottinghamshire Archives, and Ruth Imeson will tell the story using Gertrude’s own words.....Read more. George Sanderson's Remarkable Map, Adrain Henstock, Arnold LHG
On Tuesday 17th October 2017 at 7:00pm at Arnold Labour Club, (Bonington House), 79 High Street, Arnold, Nottingham. NG5 7DN Adrian Henstock will tell the story of this amazing circular map.....Read more.
George Green: Miller and Mathematician, Tom Huggon, Nottingham Civic Society
On Tuesday 17 October 2017 at The Nottingham Mechanics Institute commencing at 7:30pm Tom Huggon will give a presentation on the life of George Green, Miller & Mathematician.…Read more.
The Rufford Park Poachers, Sam Millard, Worksop Library
On Wednesday 18 october, 2pm at Worksop Library Sam Millard of the Rattlejag Morris team tells the infamous story of the Mansfield men who, in October 1851, made their way to Rufford Park to take game. the results were violent – injury, death, transportation and imprisonment - and made national news during the times of Luddite unrest. Booking advised - adults - £3 …Read more.
Old Bill, Michael Siverns, Edwinstowe HS
On Wednesday October 18 2017 in St. Mary's Church Rooms, Edwinstowe, NG21 9NJ, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Michael Siverns will give a talk on “Old Bill” – Bruce Bairnsfather cartoons..Read more.
The Willoughby family and Wollaton Hall, Roger Clifford, Nottingham Industrial Museum
On Wednesday 18 October 2017 at 7:00pm within the Lace Gallery at Nottingham Industrial Museum. Roger Clifford will give an illustrated talk on the history of the Willoughby family and Wollaton Hall. Roger is one of Nottingham Industrial Museum’s Volunteer Guides and Front of House Stewards, and his talk will outline the history of the Willoughby family, the source of their wealth, the architect commissioned to design Wollaton Hall, its stunning Elizabethan country house style architecture, and the building of the Stable Block and Riding School where Nottingham Industrial Museum is now located.…Read more. Nottinghams Historic Green Spaces, Judith Mills, Nottinghamshire Family History Society
On Wednesday 18 October 2017 at the Nottinghamshire Archives, Castle Meadow Road, Nottingham NG2 1AG commencing 7.15 pm Judith Mills will give a talk on Nottingham's historic green spaces.…Read more.
AGM and Slides Of Old Beeston, Maureen Rushton, Beeston and District LHS
Beeston and District Local History Society AGM followed by a presentation by Maureen Rushton at Chilwell Memorial Institute on Wednesday 18th October 2017 commencing at 7:30pm....Read more.
Catherine Crompton's Diary, Stephen Flinders, East Leake and District LHS
On Wednesday 18 October 2017 starting at 7.30pm in St. Mary's Church Hall, East Leake (opposite St. Mary's Church Main Street) Steven Flinders tells the story of of Catherine who in 1865 married a member of one of Derbyshires wealthiest families. From 1867 until 1897 she kept a diary – but was there more to her story than first meets the eye…Read more.
The Robin Hood Line: Then and Now, David Amos, Woodborough LHG
On Thursday October 19th 2017 commencing at 7:30 pm at The Institute Woodborough there will be a presentation by David Amos...... Read more.
Rural Life, Coddington History Group
On Thursday 19th October 2017 in the Village Hall, Main Street, Coddington commencing at 7:30pm Chris King will give a presentation of archival film from 1904 to 1980 showing rural life in the UK. Everyone welcome. Members FREE, non- members £2 – includes refreshments...Read more. The Campion Cycle Company, Brian Binns, Nottingham Industrial Heritage Association
On Thursday 19 October 2017 at 7:45pm at the YMCA International Community Centre, Mansfield Road, Nottingham Brian Binns will tell the story of the Campion company.....Read more.
NLHA October 2017 Day School, Garden of Delight
The Day School will be held at Ravenshead Village Hall on Saturday 21st October 2017 commencing at 9:30am...... Read more.
Bendigo, Bendigo Memorial Fund, Friends of Nottingham Museums
On Saturday 21st October 2017 at The Malt Cross on St James Street commencing at 2:00pm representatives of the Bendigo Memorial Fund will give a talk on Nottingham's bare knuckle boxing champion. Friends of Nottingham Museums was established in 1977, and now celebrating its fortieth year, to provide support to the City Council’s museums and galleries in raising funds to help purchase new items for the collections, assist in volunteer projects and work at events.. …Read more.
The Pentrich Rising, Michael Parkin, Lambley HS
On Monday 23rd October 2017 at Lowdham WI Hall commencing at 7:30pm Michael Parkin will look at the Rising at Pentrich in Derbyshire which took place in the difficult period following the Napoleonic War. Many historians held the view that England was never closer to a full-blown revolution than during the period 1815 to 1820.…Read more.
Murder, Mystery and Mayhem!, Bob Massey, Calverton Preservation and History Society
On Wednesday, October 25th 2017 at 7.15 pm at the Baptist Church Hall, The Nook, Calverton local history writer, researcher and lecturer Bob Massey will tell stories of dark deeds and strange events in Nottinghamshire villages. Admission £4 including light refreshments (CPHS Members £3-50) Tickets available at The CORE Centre, St. Wilfrid’s Square or ring 965 4843 for more details...Read more. Who really was the first woman Doctor?, Dr John Dornan, Wollaton H&CS
On Wednesday 25th October 2017 at 7.30pm at St Leonard’s Community Centre Bramcote Lane, Wollaton (opposite library). Dr. John Dornan will question “Who really was the first woman Doctor?” Free for WH&CS members, £2 visitors...... Read more.
Excavations at Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort, John Thomas, The Pentagon Society
On 25th October 2017 at 7:30 pm in Elston Village Hall John Thomas presents Excavations at Burrough Hill Iron Age Fort The Pentagon Local History Society meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except in August), in Elston Village Hall, at 7.30pm. Further details can be obtained from the secretary, David Cook, tel: 01636 525664. All are welcome...Read more.
Halloween at the Archives, James Wright, Nottinghamshire Archives
James Wright Thursday 26th October , 6:00-8:00pm. Want to learn how to protect yourself from the forces of darkness? Hear about Nottingham's exorcist and other local ghostly goings-on, and listen to James Wright of the University of Nottingham share the story of ritual protection markers unearthed by his archaeology...... Read more.
Last of the little Mesters, Peter Machan, Worksop Archaeological and LHS
On October 26th 2017 at The Station Hotel, Carlton Road, Worksop commencing at 7:30pm there will be a presentation by retired Headmaster and local historian Peter Machin will stimulate our memories and imagination about what is now an almost lost world of small scale cutlery manufac- ture in Sheffield...... Read more.
What King Arthur Did For Us, Darryl Baxter, Southwell Archaeology
In the Old Courthouse, Burgage, Southwell on Thursday 26th October 2017 at 7:30pm Darryl Baxter will explain what King Arthur did for us. Admittance is free to members and costs £3 to non-members...... Read more. Discover Your Nottingham: Heritage Walk 2, Chris Weir, WEA
On Sunday 29th October 2017, 10:30am - 12:30pm. Meet in front of the Forest Pavilion. Discover how the Forest became home for horse racing, cricket and suffragette protests and how the streets and industries of Forest Fields developed. (1.5 miles) Fee - £5.00. …Read more.
Halloween Walk, Bob Massey
On 30th October 2017 at 7:30 pm starting (and finishing) at the Robin Hood and Liitle John in Arnold local historian Bob Massey will lead a Halloween Walk around central Arnold looking at its murky past. If wet talk is in the pub All welcome.....Read more.
Far and Away, West Bridgford Library
On Tuesday 31st October 2017 at 3:30pm at West Bridgford Library archivist Josanne Peet will use extracts from emigrants’ diaries and letters found amongst Nottinghamshire Archives’ collections of documents, to uncover the courageous stories of those who sailed into the unknown in search of a new life. …...Read more.
These courses are not run by NLHA, please contact the course organiser directly for information about times, venues, costs etc.
Arnold's History
A new course led by Bob Massey and entitled 'Arnold in the 19th Century' will be run in four sessions on 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th January 2018 between 7.15pm – 9.15pm. The course fee is £20 and meetings will be held in Arnold Library Meeting Room (entrance via leisure centre) Come and learn about Arnolds past Old and new students welcome …Read more.
The Incredible History of Ireland
WEA East Midlands is running a course at Rumbletums Cafe, 2a Victoria Street, Kimberley NG16 2NH to examine the fascinating relationship of Ireland with the British Isles and Europe. The course will run from 3:15pm to 4:45pm every Tuesday from 19th September to 21 November (10 meetings)....Read more. Secret Beeston
By Frank E. Earp and Joseph Earp ISBN 978-1-4456-64880-0 96 Pages Price £14.99 Published by Amberley Publishing, 15/08/2017
In this well researched and comprehensive review of history, buildings, landmarks, residents and famous visitors Frank and Joseph Earp provide a fascinating insight into life and times in Beeston starting with a review of the origins of the name and ending with a photographic tour round the town. The book is a mixture of a town guide, a historical review and a ‘Did you know’ and, in 13 short and well written sections, covers pretty much all there is to know. It is a book for anyone interested in local or urban history, or the development of 19th century industry or popular culture and entertainment but it is primarily for anyone interested in the area. It is richly illustrated with many historical photographs as well as current examples from the authors own private collection and contains a wealth of information about famous and not-so-famous Beeston people. A particular strength of the book is that it provides a photographic record of the significant buildings of the town; factories, churches, shops and pubs, and places them all within the context of growth and change. It also catalogues the individuals and families, residents and visitors, who enriched the life of the town, many of them recorded on blue plaques. This is an interesting and eminently readable book and a welcome addition to the body of work on the local history of Beeston and Nottingham.
After this there can’t be much about Beeston that is still secret!
Discovering the Wolds
The Wolds Historical Organisation is thirty years old in 2017. To commemorate this anniversary the members have compiled a book about various aspects of the history of the Wolds villages, from the Anglo-Saxon era onwards. There are twenty-six articles covering a wide variety of topics. Among the longer contibutions are:
• Anglo-Saxon boundary shrines of the Leicestershire Wolds • John Noon of Burton Hall • The Inn at Prestwold • The Burton Parish Constable 1810–1836 • Sale of a Wymeswold Farm in 1839 • The Loseby family • The early years of the Wymeswold Bowling Club • The Lymeswold cheese myth • A look back at thirty years of the WHO
245 x 175 mm, 100 + iv pages, 28 colour photos, 79 b&w photos; 9 line drawings, 2 maps, paperback. Cost £9.95. More information on WHO’s web page: http://www.hoap.co.uk/who/index.htm Details of speakers can be found at http://nlha.org.uk/useful-links/speakers/
RICHARD GAUNT
• Email: [email protected]
BOB MASSEY
• Telephone: 0115 9263626, • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.bobmassey.info/415325374
ROBERT MEE
• Telephone: 0115 932 7495 • Email: [email protected]
MATT HURFORD
• Phone: 0115 8967400 (ask for Laura) • Mobile: 07432694174 • Email: [email protected]
BRIAN BINNS
• Email: [email protected]
CHRIS WEIR
• Mobile: 07922 496682 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.heritagetalks.homestead.com
LAURA BINNS
• Phone: 0115 8967400 • Mobile: 07432694174 • Email: [email protected] MO COOPER
• Phone: 0115 969 3064 • Mobile: 07950472022 • Email: [email protected]
STEPHEN FLINDERS
• Telephone: 0115 854 8373 • Mobile: 07791709499 • Email: [email protected]
MARK DAWSON
• Email: [email protected] • Website: mdfoodhistory.weebly.com
PETER HAMMOND
• Telephone: 0115 914 5520 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.handsonourhistory.co.uk
JAMES WRIGHT
• Email: [email protected] • Email: [email protected]
DANNY WELLS
• Telephone: 01335 350536 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.history-talks.co.uk
EDWARD HAMMOND
• Telephone: 0115 9145520 • Mobile: 07852957022 • Email: [email protected]
If you would like to have your details listed here please contact [email protected] Important Dates for 2017/18 • NLHA Angel Row History Forums: Tuesday 14th November 2017, Tuesday 6th February 2018, Tuesday 8th May 2018, Tuesday 14th August 2018, Tuesday 6th November 2018 • NLHA Committee Meetings: Tuesday 17 October 2017 • NLHA Day Schools: Saturday 21 October 2017 • Thoroton Lectures: 10 October 2017, 14 October 2017, 11 November 2017, 09 December 2017 News and Events
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Trustees
Nottinghamshire Local History Association is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered with the Charity Commission and managed by a Committee of elected trustees.
• John Parker - Chairman • Chris Weir • David Anderson • Ruth Imeson • Roger Tanner • Robert Mee • James Wright • Nick Hayes • Derek Walker