The
programme for 2006-7 has a wide variety of topics, covering not only the
immediate area, but branching out into Nottingham and the also further
into Derbyshire.
Tuesday 12 September 2006
"Who was Mrs. Williamson?"
A biographical detective story presented by John Titford,
author of the "Ey Up Me Duck" series of books.
Tuesday 10 October 2006
The Chesterfield to Derby Turnpike Road
An illustrated talk by Howard Smith on one of the turnpikes
which ran only a few miles away from Heanor.
Tuesday 14 November 2006
The Fryars of Denby
Jill Sparrow looks at the Fryar family who played an important role in
the development of the coal industry in the area.
Tuesday 12 December 2006
History Beneath our Feet
Stephen Flinders, of the Ilkeston and District Local History Society,
reports on the archaeological dig at Ilkeston's old vicarage.
Tuesday 9 January 2007
Derbyshire Bridges
An illustrated talk by Keith Blood, looking at bridges
throughout the county.
Tuesday 13 February 2007
The C9
A nostalgic trip with Brian Key along the Midland General bus
route from Alfreton to Hucknall.
Tuesday 13 March 2007
The City - Nottingham beneath your Feet.
Margaret Harrison looks at the famous caves of Nottingham.
Thursday 29 March 2007
(new date)
The C9
A nostalgic trip with Brian Key along the Midland General bus
route from Alfreton to Hucknall.
Tuesday 10 April 2007
Annual General Meeting, followed by a talk by Neville Sharpe on the
Derbyshire County Show.
Tuesday 8 May 2007
Visit to the Broadmarsh Caves, Nottingham, to fit in with our
March meeting.
