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 | Aug 6, 2025 | Latest News, Society News, Uncategorized
We’ve managed to keep the price down to just £5.00 again (plus postage if you can’t pick up a copy yourself). It’s available already at the Gift Box (Frost’s) on Market Street, and Loscoe Post Office – we are keen to find other local...
by Robert Mee | May 8, 2025 | Latest News, Uncategorized, War Memorials
2025 sees the 80th Anniversary of the end of the war in Europe on May 8th 1945. The war had a momentous effect on all communities, so the end of the war (at least in Europe) was a time for major celebrations, despite the enduring austerity of the time. In 2020 the...
by Robert Mee | Jan 21, 2025 | Latest News, Uncategorized
Our latest display at Heanor Library is on pubs which have disappeared – not just closed as a business, but where the building itself has gone. Many of these from the last 20 years, but some of them closed over 100 years ago. The display covers the whole of the...
by Robert Mee | Jul 31, 2024 | Latest News, Uncategorized
To celebrate the 120th anniversary of the opening of Ilkeston Library, on 24 August 1904, there will be a local history event on the Friday, from 10.00am till 2.00pm. Heanor & District Local History Society will be there, along with a small display of photographs...
