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Nottingham Now, Tom Huggon, Nottingham Civic Society

Nottingham Mechanics Institute North Sherwood Street, Nottingham, United Kingdom

On Tuesday 19th October 2021, at 7:30pm, at The Nottingham Mechanics Institute Tom Huggon will present the Keith Train Lecture You will remember Tom was going to talk in the early part of 2020 about “50 Years On- Has It All Been Worth It”.   This was postponed because he was called to jury service, then […]

Free

Exploring Ancestry at Beeston Library

Beeston Library Foster Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham

On Wednesday October 20, 2021, at 10:30am at Beeston Library join one of our librarians for a small group session, where they will demonstrate some of the lesser-known aspects of this valuable Family History research tool. Ancestry.com is FREE to use in Inspire Libraries, and at Nottinghamshire Archives.

Free

The Empire Cares, Bob Massey, Heritage Lincolnshire

Online

On Wednesday 20th October 2021 at 7:00pm via ZOOM Bob Massey will tell the story of nurses from Africa and the West Indies who served this country during World War Two Book online at www.heritagelincolnshire.org/shop/tickets/ Single tickets for HTL members £5 (non-members £7)  

The Awakening of the May Canal, Marilyn Clark, Beeston & District LHS

Chilwell Memorial Institute 129 High Road, Chilwell, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Beeston and District Local History Society On Wednesday October 20th 2021 at 7.30pm, at The Chilwell Memorial Institute, 129 High Road, Chilwell, Nottingham NG9 4AT Marilyn Clark will tell the story of the awakening of the May canal Doors open at 7.15pm and the meetings start at 7.30 pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available […]

Bolsover Castle Through the Ages

West Bridgford Library Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham

At 2:00pm on Tuesday 26 October 2021 at West Bridgford Library Ian Morgan tells the story of Bolsover Castle from the humble Norman beginnings to today's beautiful shadow of its former glory. The present 17th century castle stands as a monument to the Cavendish family who lavished money and love on their "Pleasure Palace", leaving […]

£3

Religion, Politics, and Exile in Early Modern England and Beyond, Lakeside Arts

University of Nottingham, Djanogly Theatre University Park, Nottingham

Thursday 6 January 2022, 1pmDjanogly Theatre Dr David Gehring of the University of Nottingham will provide a setting for understanding religious exile during the early modern period. The decision to leave one’s homeland was never taken lightly, but many sought religious freedom and liberty of conscience by making a home elsewhere. In this respect, the […]

£3

Trains, Trams and Trolley-buses in Nottingham, Stephen Wright, Stapleford and District Local History Society

Stapleford St Helen's Church Hall Frederick Road, Stapleford

On Tuesday 13th September 2022 at St. Helen's Church Hall, Frederick Road, Stapleford NG9 8FN starting at 7:30pm (doors open from 7pm) Stephen Wright will explore the history of public transport in Nottingham. Refreshments are available. The Society also holds Archive Meetings, where the Archive Collection is sorted and catalogued. The days for these meetings […]

Black Soldiers in the Civil War

Newark National Civil War Centre 14 Appleton Gate, Newark

PhD researcher Sophie Merrix is exploring the lives of Black people in Stuart England. In this special talk, she will share the remarkable findings her research has uncovered so far in this fascinating emerging field.

£5.00

From Stapleford: For King and Country, John Shaw, Stapleford and District Local History Society

Stapleford St Helen's Church Hall Frederick Road, Stapleford

On Tuesday 11th October 2022 at St. Helen's Church Hall, Frederick Road, Stapleford NG9 8FN starting at 7:30pm (doors open from 7pm) John Shaw will talk about Stapleford's Service Personnel in WW2. Refreshments are available. The Society also holds Archive Meetings, where the Archive Collection is sorted and catalogued. The days for these meetings are […]

Nottingham in the 1930s

Carnarvon Room Chestnut Avenue, Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire

A talk by Steve Wright

£5.00

Medieval Building Myths

Coddington Village Hall Main Street, Coddington, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

A talk by James Wright. Non-members £2.

£2

Elston: Scandals of Sherwood Forest

Elston Village Hall Top Street, Elston, Newark, United Kingdom

Adrian Gray will delve into scandalous events involving the famous families who lived in Sherwood and the Dukeries.

The History of Father Christmas, Dave Mooney, Stapleford and District Local History Society

Stapleford St Helen's Church Hall Frederick Road, Stapleford

On Tuesday 8th November 2022 at St. Helen's Church Hall, Frederick Road, Stapleford NG9 8FN starting at 7:30pm (doors open from 7pm) Dave Mooney will talk about the history of Father Christmas. Refreshments are available. The Society also holds Archive Meetings, where the Archive Collection is sorted and catalogued. The days for these meetings are […]

Roman Southwell and Environs

Carnarvon Room Chestnut Avenue, Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire

A talk by Matt Beresford

£5

The Arnold Tribunals

Robin Hood and Little John pub 1 Church Street, Arnold

Talk by Andy McKinnon at Arnold Methodist Church, 54 Front Street, Arnold, (for sat nav please follow NG5 7GP).  Contact: 0115 9200626, email address:  alhgroupo@gmail.com 

Christmas Tales

Coddington Village Hall, Main St Coddington NG24 2PN

A talk by Bob Massey

£2

The Torc Talk

Newark National Civil War Centre 14 Appleton Gate, Newark

Torc experts Tess Machling and Roland Williamson as they share their fascinating research into Iron Age torc technology. The Newark Torc is one of the best examples in England, and this lecture will help us to understand why it is so special and how it was made.

£5.00

Christmas Do, Stapleford and District Local History Society

Stapleford St Helen's Church Hall Frederick Road, Stapleford

On Tuesday 13th December 2022 at St. Helen's Church Hall, Frederick Road, Stapleford NG9 8FN starting at 7:30pm (doors open from 7pm) the Society will hold its Christmas celebration event. Refreshments are available. The Society also holds Archive Meetings, where the Archive Collection is sorted and catalogued. The days for these meetings are announced at […]

Christmas Meeting and AGM

Chilwell Memorial Institute 129 High Road, Chilwell, Nottingham, United Kingdom

Castles of Nottinghamshire

Radcliffe Grange Hall Vicarage Lane, Radcliffe on Trent, Nottinghamshire

A talk by James Mee, tickets from Pen2Paper.

£3

The History of Brackenhurst

Carnarvon Room Chestnut Avenue, Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire

A talk by Pater Lyth

£5

Nottingham Theatre History

Carnarvon Room Chestnut Avenue, Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire

A talk by Andy Smart

£5

Scandals in a Georgian Family

Radcliffe Grange Hall Vicarage Lane, Radcliffe on Trent, Nottinghamshire

A talk about the life of Gertrude Savile of Rufford by Ruth Imeson; tickets from Pen2Paper, Radcliffe.

£3

The Bennerley Giant

Carnarvon Room Chestnut Avenue, Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire