A.G.M. at 7pm followed followed by ‘The Clarks of Crofton Hall: The Story of Writing and Publishing the History of a Victorian Family’ Moira Walsh The Local History Society has been running since 1986, we have around 50 members who enjoy talks, often illustrated by...
Events
The Life and Times of Thomas Gainsborough
‘The Life and Times of Thomas Gainsborough’ Gainsborough House The Local History Society has been running since 1986, we have around 50 members who enjoy talks, often illustrated by slides, on topics of local and historical interest, at least two summer outings each...
Regency Lowlife in Bury St Edmunds
‘Regency Lowlife in Bury St Edmunds’ Kevin Pulford The Local History Society has been running since 1986, we have around 50 members who enjoy talks, often illustrated by slides, on topics of local and historical interest, at least two summer outings each year and a...
The Stuart Monarchy in Suffolk
‘The Stuart Monarchy in Suffolk' Jenny Barley The Local History Society has been running since 1986, we have around 50 members who enjoy talks, often illustrated by slides, on topics of local and historical interest, at least two summer outings each year and a social...
Death in the Garden
Wickhambrook History and Horticultural Societies jointly present Death in the Garden The Historic Gardener is back by popular request at this joint meeting with the History Society. Raffle
Their Finest Hour
Thetford Library is looking for people to bring their stories and objects relating to the Second World War to their Digital Collection Day on Saturday 21 October (11am-3pm). Do you have any Second World War related stories and objects passed down to you from your...
Focus on Wickhambrook
10 - 3.30pm at the WI Hall, a Suffolk Local History Council event.
Local History Society AGM 2024 followed by The Trinity House Story
A.G.M. at 7pm followed followed by ‘The Trinity House Story’ Karl Lumbars The Local History Society has been running since 1986, we have around 50 members who enjoy talks, often illustrated by slides, on topics of local and historical interest, at least two summer...
Lost Bury St Edmunds: what shops and pubs do YOU miss?
‘Lost Bury St Edmunds: what shops and pubs do YOU miss?’ Martyn Taylor The Local History Society has been running since 1986, we have around 50 members who enjoy talks, often illustrated by slides, on topics of local and historical interest, at least two summer...
The Last Watermills of Cherry Hinton
‘The Last Watermills of Cherry Hinton’ Michelle Bullivant The Local History Society has been running since 1986, we have around 50 members who enjoy talks, often illustrated by slides, on topics of local and historical interest, at least two summer outings each year...
British Ugandans at 50
‘British Ugandans at 50’ Jyoti Towers The Local History Society has been running since 1986, we have around 50 members who enjoy talks, often illustrated by slides, on topics of local and historical interest, at least two summer outings each year and a social evening...
History Society In House Christmas
In House Christmas - W.I. Hall for 6pm The Local History Society has been running since 1986, we have around 50 members who enjoy talks, often illustrated by slides, on topics of local and historical interest, at least two summer outings each year and a social evening...
By the Moonlight I must go to my Book: Schools and Education in Medieval Suffolk
‘By the Moonlight I must go to my Book: Schools and Education in Medieval Suffolk’ Kate Jewell The Local History Society has been running since 1986, we have around 50 members who enjoy talks, often illustrated by slides, on topics of local and historical interest, at...
The Hare and The Turnip 2085 Years of History in one small corner of West Suffolk
‘The Hare and The Turnip 2085 Years of History in one small corner of West Suffolk’ Grahan Higgins The Local History Society has been running since 1986, we have around 50 members who enjoy talks, often illustrated by slides, on topics of local and historical...
Over Paid, Over Sexed, Over Here: the American Air Force 1942 – 1944
‘Over Paid, Over Sexed, Over Here: the American Air Force 1942 – 1944’ Geoffrey Kay The Local History Society has been running since 1986, we have around 50 members who enjoy talks, often illustrated by slides, on topics of local and historical interest, at least two...
All Saints’ Church, Wickhambrook – visit
All Saints’ Church, Wickhambrook with Paul Bevan. At Church for 7pm The Local History Society has been running since 1986, we have around 50 members who enjoy talks, often illustrated by slides, on topics of local and historical interest, at least two summer outings...
Records Office, Bury St Edmunds – visit
Records Office, Bury St Edmunds - MSC for 6pm The Local History Society has been running since 1986, we have around 50 members who enjoy talks, often illustrated by slides, on topics of local and historical interest, at least two summer outings each year and a social...
Stoke by Nayland: Church and Historic Street – visit
VISIT - Stoke by Nayland: Church and Historic Street - MSC Hall for 8.45am The Local History Society has been running since 1986, we have around 50 members who enjoy talks, often illustrated by slides, on topics of local and historical interest, at least two summer...
Wickhambrook History Society – What happened 50 years ago at RAF Stradishall?
Wickhambrook History Society What happened 50 years ago at RAF Stradishall? Saturday September 24th 10am - 4pm To be opened by The Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk Sunday, September 25th 10 am - 4 pm Watch video interviews with Volunteers who helped run the camp Asians who...
The Castle and the Church, St Mary’s, Lidgate – Newmarket History Society
Join Newmarket history society - All about the castle and the church. Free admission but donations welcome for the church.
St Mary’s, Lidgate – Newmarket History Society
Short talk on the graffiti and then over to visitors to find them for themselves! There will be a charge of £5 for church funds. Youngsters welcome and free admission. Refreshments provided, Please bring a torch to aid searches
Silk Weaving in Sudbury
Talk by Richard Heap
What did Grandad do in the War?
A talk on researching Military Medals Adrian Maasz
History Society Savoury Supper
Savoury Supper for Members and their Partners, plus a Guest Speaker in the WI Hall for 6pm
Welcome my Lord Sir Christemas
Talk by Sarah Doig
Two Rivers – The Story of the Lark and The Linnet
Talk by Martyn Taylor
Rural Rebellion; The Wars of the 1930’s Tithe
Talk by Ashley Cooper
Pakenham Water Mill and Thelnetham Wind Mill – visit
VISIT - Pakenham Water Mill and Thelnetham Wind Mill - MSC for 9.45am The Local History Society has been running since 1986, we have around 50 members who enjoy talks, often illustrated by slides, on topics of local and historical interest, at least two summer outings...
Local History Society AGM 2023
A.G.M. at 7pm followed at 7.35pm with ‘The Worlingworth Golden Jubilee Feast Painting (King George 111 - 1810).’ The Local History Society has been running since 1986, we have around 50 members who enjoy talks, often illustrated by slides, on topics of local and...
Rural Rebellion: The Tithe Wars of the 1930’s
‘Rural Rebellion: The Tithe Wars of the 1930's' – Ashley Cooper The Local History Society has been running since 1986, we have around 50 members who enjoy talks, often illustrated by slides, on topics of local and historical interest, at least two summer outings each...