by Robert Mee | Jun 17, 2026 | Latest News, Society News, Uncategorized
If you’ve not seen it yet, our programme for the new season starting in September is now available. Go to the Programme page to see full details. The usual mixed bag of subjects – something for everyone. Some very local talks (An A to Z in September, two...
by Robert Mee | Jun 12, 2026 | Latest News, Society News
Our latest display at Heanor Library is something different. None of the pictures on display will be new to you – they are mainly taken from our own calendars. However, they have been expertly worked into 3D decoupage pictures by one of our talented members,...
by Robert Mee | May 15, 2026 | History by Area, Latest News, Newsletters, Society News, Themed History
The British Association for Local History (BALH) is a national charity which promotes local history throughout the country, supporting local history societies and individual local historians. In May 2026, BALH announced that their annual Society Newsletter Award was...
by Robert Mee | Jan 16, 2026 | Latest News, Society News
A few years we ran a series of questionnaires to gather people’s memories of specific parts of our more recent history. It was very successful, and a number of articles appeared in the monthly newsletter as a result. Well, we have decided to have another go at...
by Robert Mee | Jan 13, 2026 | Langley Mill, Latest News, Society News
Our latest display at Heanor Library focuses on the export trade of just one company, G. R. Turner’s of Langley Mill. The company was first established in 1874 by George Turner. They specialised in rolling stock and also in specialist mining equipment. While...
