Newsletter Volume 03 Issue 45 August 2021

The Opening of ’s despite the building that was about to take place. The plan was to create a circle of walks around the Victorian Town Trail town, linked to local parks and including a few cricket grounds. This was subsequently amended 1:00pm on Sunday 26th September from the south to include an arboretum but to reduce the extent of end of Queen’s Walk by the Embankment tram the walks. Some land was also to be used to stop. expand the General Cemetery and the Rock Cemetery. In the 18th century Nottingham was a fashionable, elegant town however due to a combination of When The Friends of the Forest was set up in urbanisation, movement of people off the land, 2001 there was little appreciation of how industrialisation, and population growth, the important the 1845 Act had been in maintaining number of people in the town increased from open space as a source of fresh air and recreation 10,910 in 1750 to 28,861 in 1800 and by 1831 it for the people of Nottingham. The Friends set had reached 50,220. The upper classes moved out about establishing an itinerary and created a free of the town centre which became increasingly public event to show and explain this land, its populated by the working class. All the available heritage, and its purpose. For the past 17 years space within the town boundaries was intensively June Perry and The Friends of the Forest have developed which resulted in the creation of cheap, been conducting an annual guided walk which poorly designed, overcrowded housing with poor takes in Queens Walk, Queens Walk Recreation sanitation. Ground, Victoria Park, Robin Hood Chase, Corporation Oaks, St. Ann’s Hill (round Belle Historically the town boundaries were surrounded Vue Reservoir), Elm Avenue, The Arboretum, by open ‘Common Land’ to the north-west (the Waterloo Promenade, and The Forest. The walk Sand Field), the north-east (the Clay Field) and also includes parts of the General and the Rock the south, between the Rivers Leen and Trent (the Cemeteries, both of which provide the pleasures Meadows). The obvious solution was to develop of a park with their winding paths over hilly this open land through the process of Enclosure, landscapes, richly populated with trees and but the Town Corporation was persistently against fascinating monuments. This year the walk has it and so it remained until the implementation of been made into a Town Trail marked with the Municipal Reform Act of 1835 which changed information boards to help follow the 5-mile route the way that councils were elected. and Kate Ashbrook, General Secretary of the On June 30th, 1845, an Act to enclose the Fields Open Spaces Society, will formally open The and Wastes of Nottingham, St. Mary’s Parish, was Trail and start the walk at 1:00pm on Sunday 26th given the Royal Assent. The Act would allow the September from the south end of Queen’s Walk town to build out over the fields in all directions, by the Embankment tram stop. but it was not actually implemented until 1865, The walk takes a leisurely pace and includes brief which must suggest the number and complexity of historical chats along the way. It is suitable for the different issues involved. powered wheelchairs. It finishes at the Inclosure One benefit of this process was the allocation of Oak at the Lodge end of The Forest. 130 acres of land for the use of the public for Please join in supporting the Inclosure Walk and recreation. The open fields around Nottingham Nottingham’s green spaces. had given the townspeople space for walks and games in the fresh air, and now it was seen to be necessary to keep something of this facility Page 1 of 15

Thoroton Society Visit to Nottingham Castle Due to the continuation of restrictions on group numbers attending visits to attractions, the visit to Nottingham Castle scheduled for Tuesday 6 July has been re-arranged for 10-19 September 2021 Wednesday 8 September. Most HOD events are FREE and most but not all are available throughout the week. For For more information see: specific dates, times and booking information http://www.thorotonsociety.org.uk/events.htm go to

https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiti ng/advanced-search and select Trains, Trams and Trolley Buses, ‘’ Steve Wright, and

Bulcote Local History Society Small Air Forces of the British On Wednesday 8th September 2021 in the Empire, Bob Massey, Carnarvon Room on Chestnut Heritage Lincolnshire Avenue in Burton Joyce, at On Wednesday 1st September 7.30 pm Steve Wright will talk 2021 at 7:00pm via ZOOM about historic transport Bob Massey will tell how Visitors are very welcome at a small Empire air forces played fee of £5.00. their part in World War Two. Book online at www.heritagelincolnshire.org/shop/tickets/ A Flavour of Single tickets for HTL members £5 (non-members Flintham Museum, Inholms Road, £7) Combination ticket for the four-talk series, Flintham, Nottinghamshire, NG23 5LF £14 for HTL members (non-members £20) Learn about 20th century sweets and

Bob is also conducting a free history talk and walk chocolates at the Flintham Museum and discover on Sunday 5th September 2021 at 2:OOpm how families coped with wartime food rationing. starting outside the Community Centre at Recreation Ground on Coppice Road Behind the Scenes Tours of The National Civil War Museum 14 Brunel Drive, Newark, Mechanics in the Air, Bob Massey, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2EG Heritage Lincolnshire Come and see some of the 95,000 objects in our reserve collection in this rare opportunity to see On Tuesday 7th September 2021 at 7:00pm via behind the scenes of a working museum. ZOOM Bob Massey will tell the unknown story of the Air Arm of the British breakdown rescue Assistant Curator Kevin will lift covers and open service, the Automobile Association. boxes to show you art, social history, military history, archives and lots more, from Anglo Book online at Saxons, Romans and Victorians to the present www.heritagelincolnshire.org/shop/tickets/ day. Single tickets for HTL members £5 (non-members £7) Combination ticket for the four-talk series, £14 for HTL members (non-members £20)

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Civil War tour of Newark, including Newark Masonic Hall Museum the Queens Sconce Opening Masonic Hall, The Avenue, Newark, Newark Castle, Newark Castle Gardens, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1ST Castle Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BG Visitors will be able to see artefacts related to the history of the Masons in Newark, including Kevin Winter will lead a Civil War tour of regalia and objects related to past members Newark. Explore some of the places that were at the heart of key events, ending at the Queens Palace Theatre Centre Stage Sconce. Palace Theatre, Appleton Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1JY Friends of Newark Town Hall Museum and Art Gallery Visit the pop-up exhibition about Newark Palace Theatre's first 100 years. Newark Town Hall, Market Place, Spotlight Tours - Spotlight on Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1DU Families Discover more about this beautiful Georgian National Civil War Centre, Newark building and its classical architecture from Museum, 14 Appleton Gate, Newark, pediment to piano nobile. Nottinghamshire, NG24 1JY Heritage Building Skills Free family taster tours of the National Civil War Demonstration and Participation Centre Newark Market Place, Newark, Spotlight Tours - Spotlight on Status Nottinghamshire, NG24 1DU National Civil War Centre, Newark When you look at the historic buildings around Museum, 14 Appleton Gate, Newark, Newark you may wonder how they are kept Nottinghamshire, NG24 1JY looking like they did in the past. Short taster tours of Newark Museum, exploring Milton Mausoleum some of the museum collection's treasures. Milton Mausoleum, The Avenue, Stories of Newark Castle Milton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, Newark Castle, Castle Gate, Newark, NG22 0PW Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BG The Mausoleum was commissioned by the 4th Explore the tower, debtors dungeon and Duke of Newcastle and built for his wife Georgina secret places inside Newark Castle and watch a when she died shortly after giving birth to twins. short performance from the monk who tried to Newark Heritage Barge “Leicester cure King John… Trader” The Exotic Food History of Thoresby Riverside Park, Tolney Lane, Newark, Park Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BS The Stonebridge Trust, Thoresby, Research information about Trent size Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9EP sailing barges built at Newark and life on board Join us at Thoresby Park for a for families, especially children. celebration of food history covering over three hundred years.

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Walks of Life Museum / From Field Home Farm Barn to Fork 17 Main Street, , Nottingham, The Walks of Life Museum, Lincoln Nottinghamshire, NG12 5AA Road, , Newark, Come and visit this grade II listed barn. Nottinghamshire, NG22 0HR The Walks of Life Museum makes the link Green’s Windmill and Science Centre Greens Mill Science Centre, Windmill between the production of food on the land to the Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, dinner table. NG2 4QB A Slice of Join us for a special exhibition to celebrate Ruddington Framework Knitters Heritage Open Days. Learn more about famous Museum, 3-7 Chapel Street, mathematician George Green, view photos of the Ruddington, Nottingham, mill Nottinghamshire, NG11 6HE Be one the first to experience our newly Heritage Bus Depot Museum Open redeveloped museum and community garden. Weekend Nottingham Heritage Vehicles Charity, Bagthorpe Gardens Portland Road, , Nottingham, Hucknall Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 7SF Nottinghamshire, NG5 1DA Nottinghamshire’s buses and coaches of Enjoy a guided walk through these yesteryear in a fully refurbished Art Deco heritage interesting historical allotments created in the depot. See the launch of our new visitor block 1840s. LGBT+ Plaque Unveiling at The Old Church Tower New Foresters Bramcote Old Church Tower, Bramcote, New Foresters, 18 St. Anns Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 3DP 3LX Visit Bramcote Old Church Tower site, learn Plaque unveiling of the first blue plaque about the heritage with our new interpretation plus recognising LGBT+ history in Nottingham at the take part in talks, tours and mini workshops. New Foresters Arms Building Recording: A Beginner’s Make Your Own: Mosaic Workshops Guide The Urban Room, 38 Carrington Street, The Urban Room, 38 Carrington Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 7FG 7FG Make your own mosaic tile and learn more about A beginner's guide to recording and analysing this ancient craft. historic buildings. Messing About on the Water George Martyn’s Barn Nottingham Justice Centre, Carrington 31 Main Street, Keyworth, Nottingham, St, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 Nottinghamshire, NG12 5AA George 1EE Martyn’s Barn, a unique and iconic Visit Nottingham Narrow Boat Project, explore feature of the Conservation Area, has stood here inside a boat and learn more about how since 1651. generations have lived on the waterways over time. Page 4 of 15

Newstead Abbey Newstead Abbey Historic House & Little Theatre, Wharf Road, Gardens, Newstead Abbey Park, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6EN Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG15 Find out about the work of the Canal and 8NA River Trust through stalls, displays and historic Newstead Abbey will be offering free entry to the work boat and replica Cuckoo boat. house on Sunday 12th September. Denman Public Library-INSPIRE Walking Tour: Carrington Street Libraries Nottingham Railway Station, Carrington Churchgate, Retford, Nottinghamshire, Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6PF NG2 3AQ The Denman Library will be open as Join an experienced and knowledgeable tour guide usual during the day, including the Local Studies on short stroll around the historic Carrington Room and the Children's Library as well as an Street, within the heart of Nottingham City Online talk Centre. Goodwin Hall and Gardens Walking Tour: Castle Wharf Chancery Lane, Retford, Nottingham Justice Centre, Carrington Nottinghamshire, DN22 6DF St, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 1EE Part of Retford Heritage Open Day 2021. Goodwin Hall will be open 10:00-1:00pm. Join an experienced and knowledgeable tour guide Refreshments will be available. on short stroll around the historic Castle Wharf, within the heart of . Grove Street Methodist Church, Retford Hall “Lions and Company” Grove Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, Talk DN22 6LB Natural History Museum, Wollaton Hall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Come and see our resplendently, NG8 2AE restored and repainted Sanctuary ceiling. Then stay awhile for refreshments. The church foyer An illustrated talk on the lions and other amazing will be open wildlife of Gujarat State in north-west India, by Dr Sheila Wright. Kings Park, Retford Chancery Lane, Retford, Wollaton Village Dovecote, Plus Nottinghamshire, DN22 6DF Guided Walk Around Wollaton Award winning park in the heart of Village Retford. Formal gardens, water features, bowling green, tennis courts, rose garden, children's play Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum, area Dovecote Drive, Wollaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2NB St. Swithun’s Church, Retford A 16th century dovecote with 1100+ nesting Cannon Square, Retford, boxes to provide fresh meat and eggs for Sir Nottinghamshire, DN22 6PJ Francis Willoughby and his household. Announcing the start of HOD in Retford the Church bells will ring at 10:00. Experience centuries of history in this focal point of faith

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St. Michael’s Church, Retford Creswell Crags: A Picnic Through Rectory Road, Retford, Time Nottinghamshire, DN22 7AY Crags Road, Creswell, , Part of Retford Heritage Open Day Nottinghamshire, S80 3LH 2021. St. Michael's Church is distinguished by its A picnic through time is a celebration of 14th century crocketed spire and south porch the diverse and sprawling history of Creswell The Majestic Theatre, Retford. Crags. Retford Theatre Trust, Majestic GATEHOUSE Theatre, Coronation Street, Retford, 1 Priory View, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6DX Nottinghamshire, S80 2JE Part of Retford Heritage Open Day 2021. The This historic 14th century Gatehouse, with Majestic Theatre will be open for free guided Wayside Shrine, alongside the 12th Century tours between 10am and 2pm. Church, will be open for in person visits. The Masonic Hall, Retford

Carolgate Bridge, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6AR Town Centre Heritage The Masonic Hall is housed in a former Walk, Inspire On Tuesday 14th September 2021 cinema originally called The Regent, which was between 10:30am and 12:00pm starting later renamed The Ritz. at Mansfield Central Library there will Southwell Community Archaeology be a FREE heritage walk loosely following an established town centre trail. Group and Southwell Heritage Trust The Dean's Residence, 1 Vicars Court, Places are limited, so booking is highly advised via Eventbrite at Church Street, Southwell, https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mansfield-town- Nottinghamshire, NG25 0HP centre-heritage-walk-tickets-1657331152009? Behind the Scenes of The Dean of Southwell's Georgian Residence & Garden. House History Workshop at West Southwell Minster - Chapter House Bridgford Library Tour Southwell Minster, Church Street, At 2:00pm to 3:30pm on Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0HD Tuesday 14 September 2021 at Join one of our knowledgeable guides as Library. Learn how to they show you round the world-renowned Chapter discover the history of houses and other buildings, House at Southwell Minster whether they are in a town or part of a great estate, at this interactive talk and workshop with Archivist Alexa Rees from Nottinghamshire Clumber Park, , Worksop, Archives Nottinghamshire, S80 3AZ £5 Booking Required With 3,800 acres of parkland to explore, there’s something for everyone at Clumber Park.

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Heritage Talk at Worksop Library, Tom Simpson: Sporting Great

th th At 2:00pm on Wednesday 15 September During the week from 10 to 19 2021 at Worksop Library join journalist September INSPIRE has programmed 2 and broadcaster Chris Sidwells free events -the heritage walk in (Simpson’s nephew) at this free talk to Mansfield and the talk about Tom hear more about the incredible life and career of a Simpson at Worksop Library. Selected INSPIRE great local cycling legend Tom Simpson who libraries will also be celebrating all things relating grew up in but left in 1959 to pursue his to food from the past by holding Heritage Cafes. career as a professional cyclist in Europe, where This is a chance for INSPIRE to showcase he won races that no British cyclist has won since material from their local heritage collections related to the theme of “Edible ”, and a Free (booking advised) great opportunity to chat with local people and share memories of the food we loved, or loathed, in the past. Going Through the Mill, James • Beeston Thursday 16th September 10.30 – Wright, Society for the Protection of 12.30. Ancient Buildings • Bingham Tuesday 14 Sept 1.30-3.30 • Mansfield Tuesday 14 Sept 11-1pm On 16 September 2021, 12:30 • Tuesday September 14th 10.30 – to 13:30, James Wright will 12.00 present, via ZOOM, a live • Newark Tuesday 14th September 10-11.30am. online lecture where he will • Retford Tues 14 Sept 2-3 talk about the findings from • Sutton Friday 17th September 10.30-12 the historic graffiti survey of • West Bridgford Thursday 16th September 2- Kibworth Harcourt Windmill. 3pm • Worksop Tuesday 14 Sept 11-12 Book at https://www.spab.org.uk/whats- • (Cotgrave and Kirkby-in-Ashfield still to be on/lectures/going-through-mill confirmed). £5 pp – SPAB members £6 pp – Non-members £3 pp – Students That’s an odd one, Bob Massey, Heritage Lincolnshire Bradshaw’s Guide and an Early On Wednesday 15th Railway Tour, Robert Mee, Bramcote September 2021 at 7:00pm via History Group ZOOM Bob Massey will talk At 7.30pm on Monday about the unusual and weird September 20th, 2021, via aircraft designed by the Allied ZOOM Robert Mee will talk and Axis forces in World War about Bradshaw’s Guide and Two present an early railway tour Book online at Non-members who would like www.heritagelincolnshire.org/shop/tickets/ to receive the Zoom link are invited to register their interest from Monday September 6th via: Single tickets for HTL members £5 (non-members [email protected] £7) Combination ticket for the four-talk series, £14 for HTL members (non-members £20)

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Archaeological Frauds, Dr Martin Family History: One-to-One ZOOM Tingle, Wolds Heritage Organisation Sessions from INSPIRE

On Tuesday 21st September at 7:45pm in Wymeswold Memorial Village Hall Dr Martin Tingle will shed light on ‘Archaeological Frauds’

5.30, 6.15 & 7pm - 28 September 2021

FREE, Booking required Mongrels of the Air War, Bob Are you looking for hints on how to discover Massey, Heritage Lincolnshire more about your family history? Why not sign up On Wednesday 22nd September 2021 at 7:00pm for a FREE one-to-one conversation with one of via ZOOM Bob Massey will tell the story of our librarians. Family history surgery for aircraft, other than the Spitfire and Hurricane, that beginners – by phone or video call. fought the Battle of Britain

Book online at www.heritagelincolnshire.org/shop/tickets/ Walking Tours of Nottingham South Cemetery Single tickets for HTL members £5 (non-members Local historian David £7) Combination ticket for the four talk series, Nunn invites you to £14 for HTL members (non-members £20) join him on a half day weekend walking tour

of Nottingham The Effects of the Jacobite Rebellion Southern Cemetery on the , Helen Bates, (Wilford Hill) to commemorate local men and women who lost their lives during World War Pentagon Local History Society Two serving with the RAF. Hear stories of deaths On Wednesday 22nd with Fighter, Bomber and Coastal Commands, in September 2021 at 7:30pm in training, administration and air raids as Elston Village Hall the Society Nottinghamshire waged war in the air between will hold its AGM followed by 1939 and 1945 Helen Bates who will discuss the effects of the Jacobite Book a tour via [email protected] rebellion on the East Midlands Debbie Bryan: Heritage Exhibition & The Opening of Nottingham’s Archive Showcase Victorian Town Trail Debbie Bryan Ltd, 18 St. Marys Gate, On Sunday 26th September 2021 at 1:00pm Kate Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 1PF Ashbrook, General Secretary of the Open Spaces Known for their textile nostalgia and Society, will formally open the trail and start the authentic industrial fixtures and fixings from walk from the south end of Queen’s Walk by the Nottingham's Lace Industry, Debbie Bryan will be Embankment tram stop. This event is FREE and hosting a digital exhibition and archive showcase. everyone is welcome.

For more information see: https://nlha.org.uk/news/the-great-nottingham- inclosure-walk-2021/

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CONSERVATIONREA ADVISORY GROUP

Linda Abbey (Chair); Keith Barton, Sheila Barton, Daphne Butler, Dave Clarke, Sue McCabe Heritage Open Day Festival: 10th – 19th September 2021

https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/ TWO barns will be open for HODs on Main Street for the first time together, this year:

Home Farm Barn at No 17 and George Martyn’s Barn at No 31 Main Street, Keyworth, Nottinghamshire NG12 5AA 2.00pm – 5.00pm Saturday 11th & 18th September 2021 In compliance with the Covid 19 regulations Do not attend any event if you or a member of your household feel unwell please: No mask, No entry Please use the sanitising gel provided Complete our Visitor’s Book on entry

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Speakers Last Reviewed in February 2021 2021 A comprehensive listing of presentations along with speaker profiles and contact details is available on our website https://nlha.org.uk/speakers-and-presentations/ Please contact the speakers directly for more information HELEN BATES Contact details for Helen Bates are • email: [email protected] • mobile: 0785 4466183

Helen offers talks on local textile history, the 1745 Jacobite uprising, and local legacies of slavery BRIAN BINNS Contact details for Brian Binns are • email: [email protected]

Talks on local personalities

MO COOPER Contact details for Mo Cooper are • email: [email protected] • mobile: 07950472022. • website: https://[email protected]

Talks on the history of the local deaf community, Edwardian landlords, women’s history, and the history of Sherwood Deaf Community

All talks are available on ZOOM GARETH DAVIES Contact details for Gareth Davies are • email: [email protected] • telephone: 0115 8967402 • mobile: 07506920395 • website: tparchaeology.co.uk

Talks on local archaeology and excavation

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MARK DAWSON Contact details for Mark Dawson are • email: [email protected] • website: www.mdfoodhistory.weebly.com

Talks on food and drink in Tudor and Stuart –

All talks are available on ZOOM ROWENA EDLIN-WHITE Contact details for Rowena Edlin-White are • email: [email protected] • telephone: 0115 9873135

Talks on women’s suffrage in Nottinghamshire

Rowena does not offer talks on ZOOM STEPHEN FLINDERS Contact details for Stephen Flinders are • email: [email protected] • telephone: 0115 8548373 • mobile: 07547555322

Talks on local, family, social and industrial history ADRIAN GRAY Contact details for Adrian Gray are

• email: [email protected] • telephone: 07470-366689.

Talks on local Nottinghamshire (and also Lincolnshire) general history including Nottinghamshire’s Christian Heritage, historic localities and personalities.

Adrian offers all of his talks online using ZOOM, Teams or even Google Meet EDWARD HAMMOND Contact details for Edward Hammond are • email: [email protected] • mobile: 07852957022.

Talks on the Napoleonic and Ancient Roman wars

All talks are available on ZOOM

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PETER HAMMOND Contact details for Peter Hammond are- • email: [email protected]

Peter offers a wide range of talks on archaeology, local communities and local characters

Most talks are available on ZOOM MIKE HIGGINBOTTOM Contact details for Mike Higginbotton are • email: [email protected] • telephone: 0114 242-0951 • mobile: 07946650672 • website: http://www.mikehigginbottominterestingtimes.co.uk/?page_id=50

Talks on English country houses, Victorian cemeteries, theatre, cinema

Mike does not offer talks on ZOOM RUTH IMESON DA SILVA Contact details for Ruth Imeson da Silva are • email: [email protected] • website: www.letstalkhistory.co.uk

Talks on Albert Ball and other local personalities

MIKE KIRKBY Contact details for Michael Kirkby are • email [email protected] • mobile: 07454 015966

Talks on the stories of Nottingham regiments

BOB MASSEY Contact details for Bob Massey are • email: [email protected] • telephone: 0115 9263626. • website: www.bobmassey.info/415325374

Bob offers a comprehensive list of talks on a range of subjects New talks have been added this year. Please see Bob’s website for full details.

All talks are available on ZOOM

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ROBERT MEE Contact details for Robert Mee are • email: [email protected] • telephone: 0115 9327495 Robert offers talks on castles, historic locations in Derbyshire, railways

SAM MILLARD Contact details for Sam Millard are • email: [email protected] • telephone: 01777870518

Talks on Rufford Park Poachers; history mysteries; Sam also gives guided walks of Newark and Retford.

All talks are available on ZOOM DAVE MOONEY Contact details for Dave Mooney are • email: [email protected] • mobile: 07961077630.

Talks on folklore and custom in the East Midlands

COLIN MOSS Contact details for Colin Moss are • email: [email protected] • email: [email protected]

Talks on the history of the East Midlands Knitting Industry.

MARTIN STOTT Contact details for Martin Stott are • email: [email protected] • website: www.storytellergarden.co.uk Talks on garden history

All talks are available on ZOOM DAVID TEMPLEMAN Contact details for David Templeman are • email: [email protected] • telephone: 01246 415497 Talks on Elizabethan history with local connotations All talks are available on ZOOM

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STEPHEN WALKER Contact details for Stephen Walker are • email: [email protected] • telephone: 0115 963 0808

Talks on18th century cotton mills, and

All talks are available on ZOOM CHRIS WEIR Contact details for Chris Weir are • email: [email protected] • mobile: 07922496682 • website: www.heritagetalks.homestead.com

Talks on Victorian Nottingham, local personalities All talks can be presented on ZOOM DANNY WELLS Contact details for Danny Wells are • email: [email protected] • telephone: 01335 350536 • website: www.history-talks.co.uk.

Talks on art, local communities and historical characters

Danny does not offer talks on ZOOM JAMES WRIGHT Contact details for James Wright are • email: [email protected] • mobile: 07925840920 Talks on medieval stone masons, castles, historic graffiti, the manipulation of history

All talks are available on ZOOM STEVE WRIGHT Contact details for Steve Wright are • email: [email protected] • telephone: 0115 9313592

Talks on churches, mining, locomotives, and local communities

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Finally

News and Events

We are happy to publish any news or events, from individuals or groups, regardless of whether they are NLHA members or not, as long as the topic relates to Nottinghamshire local history. Please send material by email to: [email protected]

You can still access the news and events on our webpage at: https://nlha.org.uk

We are happy to post news and events to the webpage at any time but if you want them to appear in the newsletter then please send them by the last weekend of the previous month to [email protected]

Trustees

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE LOCAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (1169757) registered with the Charity Commission and managed by an Executive Committee of elected trustees:

Bob Massey – Acting Chair David Anderson – Treasurer David Barton – Acting Secretary Jeremy Lodge Sarah Seaton Chris Weir Judith Mills James Wright Adrian Gray

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