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 […]
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.
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)
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A talk by JIll Oakland
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 […]
By Stephen Walker.
Talk by Dr Charlotte May. Tickets available from Pen2Paper, Radcliffe on Trent.
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.
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 […]
A talk by Steve Wright
Talk by Mathew Morris at Arnold Methodist Church, 54 Front Street, Arnold, (for sat nav please follow NG5 7GP). Contacts: 0115 9200626, email address: alhgroupo@gmail.com
A talk by James Wright. Non-members £2.
Adrian Gray will delve into scandalous events involving the famous families who lived in Sherwood and the Dukeries.
A talk by Beryl Cobbing. Tickets £3 from Pen2Paper, Radcliffe.
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 […]
A talk by Matt Beresford
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
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.
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 […]
James Wright will delve into the local underworld....Tickets from Pen2Paper, price £3.
A talk by James Mee, tickets from Pen2Paper.
A talk by Pater Lyth
Home Brewery: The story of the Robinsons and the Daybrook Brewery Firm by Bob Massey
A talk by Martin Scott; tickets from Pen2Paper.
A talk by Andy Smart
A talk by David Templeman
A talk by Dave Barton; tickets from Pen2Paper.
A talk by Chris Weir
A talk about the life of Gertrude Savile of Rufford by Ruth Imeson; tickets from Pen2Paper, Radcliffe.
A talk by John Whitfield
A talk by Dr Richard Gaunt; tickets £3 from Pen2Paper, Radcliffe.
A talk by Steve Lemottee - "It's not just cricket!"
A talk by Marion Caunt; tickets from Pen2Paper
