Category Archives: History Group

Two seats have suddenly become available for Blists Hill Museum next Wednesday, 16th May, 2018. If you would like to go please contact Maureen on the form below:-

An early meeting on 4th April, 2018, took the History Group to Cresswell Crags. I’m sure any member will say how marvellous it was. The talk was fantastic, well presented and illustrated. We learned about Neanderthal people living in the … Continue reading →

Our meeting in March was a talk requested by members, from Peter Hammond, who gave a talk and presentation about Albert Ball who was a Great War pilot. We began by seeing Albert as a child with his family, siblings, … Continue reading →

February 21  Members Meeting. DATES IN HISTORY –  Would members choose a date in British history, research it and tell what they have found?  They might pick a date we all know such as 1066 (Battle of Hastings); 1952 (Elizabeth … Continue reading →

JANUARY 17TH. What about a surprise meeting? I will bite the bullet myself and present a talk about Hucknall called ‘Factories and Fabrics’ about the local textile industry. I will show some of the amazing fabrics and garments made in … Continue reading →