Working Together: What We Do Best Elections for Community Directors

Working together: what we do best

Volume 2, Issue 12, August 2016

Elections for Community Directors at INSPIRE

INSPIRE is the newly created organisation set up to run the Nottinghamshire County Library Service and Nottinghamshire Archives. The libraries, archives and local studies departments are all vital, essential resources for all of us who are involved in local or family history and we need to show our support as much as we can. Please get involved. Join INSPIRE. Have a say in how INSPIRE is run by voting in the elections for community board members. Only registered members of INSPIRE are able to vote. To read the candidate manifestos and to vote, please visit the website https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/ before Midnight on Monday 19 September. Results will be announced one week later. Non-members can join and then vote. So, it isn’t too late to sign up.

Our colleague Richard Gaunt is standing for one of these community board positions and NLHA are fully supporting his bid in order to ensure that someone with a local history/heritage background represents our community and works for all our interests at INSPIRE

NLHA Autumn Day School at Ravenshead on Saturday 22 October 2016 between 10:00am and 4:00pm.

For this Day School we have adopted the theme of Food History we will look, over time, at the introduction, preparation and use of various items of food and drink now taken for granted plus some recent hot & spicy introductions. We will also examine the cultural, economic, environmental, and sociological impacts of food.

What did we do before Walter Raleigh brought us the potato from the New World?

Did you know that It was not until the 15th century that “breakfast” came into use in written English to describe a morning meal?

Did you know that there is evidence of an Etrusco-Roman noodle made from the same durum wheat used to produce modern pasta: it was called "lagane"? East Midlands History & Heritage Magazine, Issue 3 out now!

Copies available at your local library, at Beeston Heritage Open Days, at Martinmas Fair and at NLHA Day School. FREE

Copies for local history groups are available from John Parker [email protected]

Also available on-line at:

http://eastmidlandshistory.org.uk/magazine-issue-3/

Speaking Clock's Third Voice to join the BHI Museum

The British Horological Institute Museum, based at Upton Hall, near Newark, Nottinghamshire are delighted to announce that BT have formally donated the original Speaking Clock machines from 1936 and 1963 to the museum, where they have been on loan and on display for almost thirty years. BT will also be donating a digital Mark IV Clock, from 1985 …

The D. H. Lawrence Festival of Culture

Thursday 25 August - Sunday 18 September 2016 Celebrate one of the UK’s most controversial authors in and around his hometown of Eastwood. A programme of talks, exhibitions, readings, special events and workshops will explore the different facets of D.H. Lawrence’s works and personalities. Previous events have seen special exhibitions of some of Lawrence’s rare writings and paintings. …

Read more. Heritage Open Days 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th September 2016

Heritage Open days are an annual national celebration of England's fantastic architecture, culture and history, offering FREE access to properties and events that are not normally open to the public or normally charge admission. Beeston and District Heritage Open Days Group is promoting this year's programme of local events in South Broxtowe and West Nottingham in conjunction with local societies. Events are also taking place in Nottingham Central Library, Worksop Library, Nottinghamshire Deaf Society, St Anns Allotments and at many more sites throughout the City and County…

Museum Set for Special 45th Anniversary Garden Party

The Framework Knitters Museum in Ruddington is busy preparing for their fifth annual August Bank Holiday Garden Party – which this year marks an extra special occasion, as 2016 commemorates the 45th anniversary of the museum’s birth in 1971. The popular family event, which takes place on Monday 29 August from 11am to 4pm, includes live music from local artists …

The Last Journey of the Magna Carta King

On the 800th anniversary of the death of King John in Newark Castle Collingham and District History Society has arranged for Stephen Church, Professor of Medieval History at the University of East Anglia, to give an illustrated talk in Newark Town Hall on Wednesday 19th October at 7:15pm Afterwards there will be a buffet and wine.

Tickets priced £10 will be on sale at The Palace Theatre Newark. Entrance will be by ticket only and numbers are limited so please book early.

More information from Martin Anderson 07988786288 or www.collingham-history.org.uk. …

Read more. I Remember When, Beeston and District LHS

Beeston and District Local History Society's new publication will be officially launched by the Mayor of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor Graham Harvey, as part of Heritage Open Day at 10.30am on Saturday 10 September 2016 at Barton’s PLC, High Road, Chilwell.

'I Remember When' is a collection of life experiences during the 1940s and 50s from a range of folk living in Attenborough, Beeston, Chilwell, Bramcote, Toton, Sandiacre and Long Eaton. These vary from the tale of a teenage boy, who drove a butcher’s delivery van in wartime to a seven year old, off to school on her own in thick snow, with no chance of cancelled lessons or crossing wardens! There are recollections of the joys of shopping, before the advent of supermarkets, the ‘sixpenny rush’ and halcyon days at Mablethorpe.

Published by BEESTON & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

Price £7.99

Check out the website for details of where to purchase

www.beestonhistory.org.uk

New Book by Alan Mallatratt

William Martin, the principal subject of this work, was born in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire in 1767. From his earliest childhood, he was raised in a one- parent family, owing to his mother Ann having been deserted by her feckless husband. Economic circumstances obliged Ann to seek a career on the provincial stage, which in turn became William's destiny. He however, was to become more than a successful comic actor. He was also a pioneer in the field of palaeontology and geology, as well as a reputable artist, engraver and teacher. Employment with a touring company obliged actors to lead the life of a gypsy. For the stock-player, this meant very little remuneration, which was the lot of William and his mother. By sheer chance, a number of Buxton, Derbyshire Theatre playbills have survived from the latter part of the 18th century and into the early decades of the 19th century. It is from this treasure house, that it has been possible to resurrect long forgotten plays, plots and characters. …

Read more. Have a Go at Being Leonardo, Nottingham Society of Artists

To commemorate the Leonardo Da Vinci exhibition at the Nottingham Castle, the Nottingham Society of Artists (NSofA) is holding a special event on Bank Holiday Monday to celebrate the artist and his work. Leonardo: His Drawings, Your Drawings, Our Drawings is an interactive family event that will bring art from members of the public and local artists …

Edward Carver: Local Hatter and Furrier, Keyworth and District LHS

Presented by Peter Hammond on Friday 2nd September 2016 at the Centenary Lounge, Keyworth Village Hall commencing at 7:30pm. Guests are welcome. There will be refreshments and a bookstall.

Sunken Cities, University of Nottingham Museum

On Wednesday 7th September 2016 at 1:00pm at The Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Dr. Daniella Rosenaw (Project Curator of the British Museum Sunken Cities exhibition) will give a presentation on the lost worlds of Ancient Egypt's Sunken Cities. Talks are free but must be booked at the Box Office 0115 846 7777

Beeston Heritage Open Day 8th September

Events In and around Beeston on Thursday 8th September 2016. Please check entries at www.heritageopendays.org.uk for last-minute changes or download a programme

• Beeston Conservative Club • Beeston Fields Golf Club Club House Tour • Beeston Parish Church • Chilwell Depot • Fred Hallam Ltd …Read more. Beeston Heritage Open Day 9th September

Events In and around Beeston on Friday 9th September 2016. Please check entries at www.heritageopendays.org.uk for last-minute changes or download a programme

• Beeston Conservative Club • Beeston Parish Church • Beeston Town Hall …

10th Anniversary Celebrations, Manuscripts and Special Collections

On Friday 9th September commencing at 10:30am Manuscripts and Special Collections are holding an Open Day to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their move to King's Meadow Campus and to say thank-you to everyone who has supported them over the last decade. Programme of events: 10:30: Behind the scenes tour of Manuscripts & Special Collections 11:30: Formal opening of our newly refurbished Reading Room …

Imprints of Deaf Heritage, Nottinghamshire Deaf Society

On Friday 9th September 2016 between 2:00pm and 5:00pm at 22 Forest Road West Nottinghamshire Deaf Society will offer a unique opportunity to see inside their Gothic Revival style listed building designed by R. C. Sutton. All are welcome. Refreshments provided. This event is part of Nottingham Heritage Open Days

Heritage Open Day, Nottingham Central Library

On Friday 9th September at 2:00pm at Nottingham Central Library see parts of the building normally closed to the public and treasures you didn't know existed. FREE tickets are available from Ground Floor Help Desk or phone 0115 915 2825 or email [email protected]. Due to the nature of the building this tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues.

Read more. Beeston Heritage Open Day 10th September

Events In and around Beeston on Saturday 10th September 2016. Please check entries at www.heritageopendays.org.uk for last-minute changes or download a programme

• Attenborough Gravel Works Display by Nick Clarke • Attenborough, St.Mary the Virgin Church • Bartons Plc • Beeston & Chilwell Quakers • Beeston & District Civic Society • Beeston & Local History Society • Beeston Camera Club • Beeston Conservative Club • Beeston Methodist Church and many more …

World War 1 Open Day, Nottinghamshire Archives

On Saturday 10 September,10am – 3pm at Nottinghamshire Archives join us for a World War 1 themed open day. See and hear from original letters, poetry and diaries from the Western front. Includes family and children’s activities, screenings of The Battle of the Somme film and the chance to meet our military expert Dr Greg Davey.

Heritage Walks: Church (Rock) Cemetery, Nottingham Civic Society

Saturday 10th September at 11:00am. Walk around the Rock Cemetery and look at the people who are buried there and find out how this quirky cemetery was created. Meet inside cemetery main gates, Mansfield Road..Walks are approx. 1 mile in length and will take approx. 2.5 hours and are taken at a very steady pace. …

Heritage Weekend, Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum, Wollaton H&CS

10 and 11 September 2016, regular talks about building/displays, 'Teddy Bear's Picnic' weather permitting, guided walk round Wollaton village and church 3.00p.m. Read more. Heritage Open Day, St Anns Allotments

On Saturday 10th September 2016 between 11:00am and 4:00pm there will be a FREE event at St Anns Allotments to celebrate Heritage Open Day. The themed day will explore our past, present and future – What will people in the future look back and think of us?! Visitors will be given a chance to explore the diverse growing community …

Archives and Displays, Coddington HG

On Saturday 10th September 2016 between 1.00p.m. and 4.00p.m. the History Group's archives and displays will be available for viewing in the Village Hall. The Church will also be open for cream teas and bell ringing demonstrations.

Beeston Heritage Open Day 11th September

Events In and around Beeston on Sunday 11th September 2016. Please check entries at www.heritageopendays.org.uk for last-minute changes or download a programme

• Boots Uk - tour of D10 Factory • Stapleford Town Walk • Grove Avenue Allotments • Nottingham Industrial Museum • Beeston Conservative Club • The Talk Back Viewing Studios • Bramcote Old Church Tower • St Leonard's Church Wollaton and many more …Read more.

Worksop Local History Day, Worksop Library

On Sunday 11 September, 12 – 3.30pm at Worksop Library there will be a Heritage Open Day with local history displays, old Worksop photographs, free children's activities, book stalls, and much more! A great free event for all the family. Just drop in. Read more. Coin Finds and History, Numismatic Society

A presentation by Dr Martin Allen, Senior Keeper Coins & Medals Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge at 6:30pm on Tuesday 13th Sep 2016 at the Lecture Theatre, Lakeside Arts Centre, This lecture is held in memory of our much respected Past President (twice) and later Honorary Member Keith Russell. …

War in Egypt: A Family History Story, Stapleford and District LHS

Presented by John Shaw on Tuesday 13th September 2016 at St Helen's Church Hall commencing at 7:00pm.

Nottingham Green Spaces, Burton Joyce and Bulcote LHS

On Tuesday 13 September 2016 at 7:30pm, finishing at approximately 8:45pm, at the Carnarvon Room, Chestnut Grove, Burton Joyce NG14 5DP Judith Mills will give a talk on Nottingham Green Spaces. Visitors are welcome and admission is £2.00.

Dead Men Talking, Farnsfield LHS

Presented by Lily Ann Dawes, forensic archaeologist, on Wednesday 14th September 2016 at the Lower Hall of Farnsfield Village Centre commencing at 7:30pm. This talk is about the information we gain from human remains, injuries, illness, even murder. Lily Ann aims to put a few myths to bed. Although the subject may sound gruesome she assures us she tries to make it sound interesting…Read more.

A Soldier's Story, Lenton LHS

Presented by Christine Ditcham on Wednesday 14th September 2016 at Dunkirk Community Centre commencing at 7:30pm...... Read more. Remembering the 1950s, Woodborough LHG

Remembering the 1950s - did we really have it so good? presented by John Whitfield at The Institute Woodborough on Thursday September 15th 2016 at 7:30pm.

Trinity Hospital and the Denmans, Retford and District H&AS

On 14th September 2016 at 7:30 pm in Chapelgate Hall Canon Lewis presents Trinity Hospital and the Denmans.

Member's Talks, Coddington HG

On Thursday 15th September 2016 at Coddington Village Hall commencing at 7.30p.m. Jane Hedge will present 'The WI during WWII' and Fred Reed will present 'Coddington in WWII'. Everyone welcome. Members FREE. Non-members £2 - includes refreshments

A People's History in Song, Notts and Derbyshire LHS

On Saturday 17th September at the Chesterfield Friends Meeting House at 7.00 pm (doors open 6.30 pm) there will be a performance of 'A People's History in Song', performed by the Nottingham Clarion Choir, Last year the Nottingham Clarion Choir performed at 'The Grand Tour' Exhibition at Nottingham Contemporary. Paintings, sculpture and furniture from Chatsworth House reflected the wealth, influence and …

Identifying and dating Victorian and Edwardian photographs, FONA

On Saturday 17 September 2016 at 11:00am at Nottinghamshire Archives David Ackrel will give an illustrated talk on Identifying and dating Victorian and Edwardian photographs.

Read more. Bromley House Library, Friends of Nottingham Museums

Presented by Carol Bairstow on 17 September 2016 at Nottingham Castle Studio 1 commencing at 2:00pm.

Sporting Lives

Calling all sports and heritage fans! Join us as we launch two new initiatives in the historic Pavilion at Trent Bridge cricket ground on Monday 19th September. The Heritage Lottery Fund's 'Sporting Lives' campaign. The Sport in Museums Network in the East Midlands. We will present two new ways of getting help to protect and share our sporting heritage. You …

Excursion to Clifton Church and Sheffield Manor, The Thoroton Society

On Tuesday 20th September 2016 there will be an excursion to Clifton Church and Sheffield Manor, led by Alan Langton. The church of St Mary of Clifton is mentioned in Domesday, in 1476 the chancel was enlarged by Sir Robert Clifton, there is a stained glass window by Kempe and various alabaster tombs of the Clifton family. …

Clubbing Together, Mansfield Library

On Tuesday 20th September 2016 at Mansfield Library commencing at 2:00pm historian and collector Brian Howes takes a trip down memory lane to the days when joining children’s clubs and wearing badges were all part of the fun of growing up. Remember the Ovaltineys and the I- Spy Tribe? Booking advised 01623 651 337...... Read more.

Arnold and the Big Push, Arnold LHG

Presented by Andy McKinnon on Tuesday 20th September 2016 at Arnold Labour Club commencing at 7:00pm...... Read more. Absolute Beginners Family History Course, Nottingham City Libraries

On Wednesday 21st September between 9:30 and 12:30 at Nottingham Central Library there will be a session designed to help get you started on family history. Includes a guide to basic research techniques, locating and using records (e.g. census returns) and an introduction to internet sources. Cost £35 for all three sessions (21st September, 28th September and 5th October) or £15 each session…

Mansfield in the Great War, Edwinstowe HS

Presented by Carol Lovejoy-Evans on Wednesday September 21st 2016 commencing at 2:00pm in The Church Rooms, Edwinstowe

Archives Tours, Nottinghamshire Archives

On Wednesday 21 September, 2.30 – 3.30pm at Nottinghamshire Archives explore your county’s history with our behind-the-scenes tour of Nottinghamshire Archives’ facilities. Discover how we care for Nottinghamshire’s written heritage and see our Conservation Unit. Tours last approximately one hour. For adults and children aged 12 + accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. …

Luntleys of Station Villas: Beeston Railway Station, Beeston & District LHS

On Wednesday 21st September 2016 at Chilwell Memorial Hall commencing at 7.30p.m. Jill Oakland will tell the story of the Luntley family followed by Rod Sladen who will talk about Beeston Railway Station

Read more. Dead Men Talking, East Leake and District LHS

On Wednesday 21st September 2016 in East Leake Church Hall commencing at 7:30pm Lily Ann Dawes will give a talk on forensic archaeology.

The Victorian Fair: Freaks and Fisticuffs, Lambley HS

Presented by Ann Featherstone on Monday 26th September 2016 at Lowdham WI Hall commencing at 7:30pm. Think of freak shows and boxing booths, primitive roundabouts and gingerbread, noise, mayhem and crime – the Victorian statute fair, wakes or mop. This talk looks at the history of the fair and explores some of the fascinating shows and showmen …

Identifying and Dating Victorian and Edwardian Photographs, West Bridgford Library

On Tuesday 27 September, 2.30pm at West Bridgford Library Senior Conservator at Nottinghamshire Archives David Ackrel unlocks the secrets of treasured old photographs which can be a valuable link to discovering our family history.

Booking Recommended 0115 981 6506

Archives Tours, Nottinghamshire Archives

On Tuesday 27 September, 6 – 7pm at Nottinghamshire Archives explore your county’s history with our behind-the-scenes tour of Nottinghamshire Archives’ facilities. Discover how we care for Nottinghamshire’s written heritage and see our Conservation Unit. Tours last approximately one hour. For adults and children aged 12 + accompanied by an adult. Booking essential. …

Gardens of the Portland Estate, Nottinghamshire Archives

On Tuesday 27 September, 7 – 8pm at Nottinghamshire Archives explore the history and heritage of the gardens of the Portland Estate with a focus on the horticulture of Welbeck Abbey. With Archivist Richard Burman. Adult event. Booking strongly advised. To book an event visit the Archives or call 0115 958 1634. For more information about the Archives visit: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/archives …Read more.

Absolute Beginners Family History Course, Nottingham City Libraries

On Wednesday 28th September between 9:30 and 12:30 at Nottingham Central Library there will be a session designed to help get you started on family history. Includes a guide to basic research techniques, locating and using records (e.g. census returns) and an introduction to internet sources.

Cost £35 for all three sessions (21st September, 28th September and 5th October) or £15 each session…

Earthly Power and Heavenly Reward, Pentagon LHS

Presented by Robert Hartley on Wednesday 28th September 2016 at Elston Village Hall commencing at 7:30pm.

Members £1.50, non-members £2.00.

The Transformation of St Pancras Station, Wollaton H&CS

Talk by Nigel Lowey, 28 September 2016, St Leonard's Community Centre, Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, 7.30p.m.

Read more. Roman Southwell, Southwell and District LHS

On Wednesday 28/09/2016 commencing at 7.30pm in The Old Court House, The Burgage, Southwell Matt Beresford will give a presentation on Roman Southwell.

Francis Willughby and the Study of Birds, University of Nottingham

Thursday 29 September, 1-2pm, Djanogly Theatre at Lakeside, Professor Tim Birkhead, ornithologist and author, examines the way Francis Willughby changed how we study birds in what is effectively the most important and exciting transition in the history of ornithology. From 19 August until 4 December Manuscripts and Special Collections is holding an exhibition on Francis Willughby, the local natural historian. …Read more.

And Also......

Nottingham Castle Cave Tours - First and last Friday of the month (June - September) from 7pm - 8.30pm. Join one of Nottingham Castle's characters for an evening tour to discover the fascinating history of the Castle and explore the hidden caves deep inside the Castle rock. Please be advised steep steps mean this tour isn't accessible for all. Tickets £10 with booking essential on 0115 8761400 http://www.nottinghamcastle.org.uk

Discovery Day at the Archbishop’s Palace and Minster, Archbishop's Palace, Church Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0HD Tuesday 6th September, 9.30am - 3.30pm http://archbishopspalacesouthwell.org.uk

Heritage Open Days - Green's Windmill and Science Centre 8 September - 11 September 2016 10am - 4pm http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/greenswindmill

FREE entry to Nottingham Castle and Newstead Abbey - 10 & 11 September Celebrate Heritage Open Days with a free visit to Nottingham Castle or Newstead Abbey.

• Explore lace heritage at Debbie Bryan • Go on a behind-the-scenes tour of Nottingham Central Library • Look around Bromley House Library • Learn about the history of Sneinton Market • Take a guided tour of eco houses at the University of Nottingham

Plus, there's so much else on around Nottingham and Nottinghamshire - and it's all free! http://www.Nottinghamcity.gov.uk/whatson Important Dates for 2016 • Angel Row History Forums: Tuesday 1st November. • NLHA Autumn Day-School: Saturday 22 October 2016 • NLHA Committee Meetings: Tuesday 18 October 2016 Important Dates for 2017 • Angel Row History Forums: Tuesday 14th February, Tuesday 9th May, Tuesday 8th August, Tuesday 14th November 2017 News and Events

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