Sawley & District Historical Society – 2025 Programme
Thursday 23rd January: AGM followed by ‘Smile Please, Say Cheese’
Ian Rogerson gives a humorous and entertaining history of cheese making, offering an opportunity to sample many varieties.
Thursday 27th February: The Linby Pancakes, A Viking Army and the History of Pancake Day
Gareth Howell brings a seasonal flavour a few days before Shrove Tuesday.
Thursday 27th March: Britain’s Bloodiest Day
David Skillen, an experienced battlefield guide, brings to life the Battle of Towton 1461.
Thursday 24th April: Lady Arbella Stuart
David Templeman tells the story of Arbella Stuart, the focus of a plot to replace her cousin James I as monarch in 1603.
Thursday 22nd May: In War and Peace
John Taylor, an insight into William Cavendish (Bolsover Castle)
Saturday 21st June: Guided Tour of Strelley Hall inc. Cream Tea
Sunday 20th July: Guided Tour of Papplewick Pumping Station
Saturday 16th August: St. Chad’s Short Walk with Tea & Cakes
Thursday 25th September: St. Pancras Station
Nigel Lowey on a return ticket, relates the saving and restoration of this iconic building.
Thursday 23rd October: The Commonwealth Graves Commission
Jean Moss, as we approach Remembrance Day, relates the history and work and importance of this organisation.
Thursday 27th November: The History and Construction of Stained Glass
Tony Waldron explains how stained glass has developed over 1400 years, and gives a practical demonstration of how a stained-glass panel is constructed.
All indoor meetings are held in All Saints’ Church Hall, Tamworth Rd. Sawley NG10 3AB at 7.30 pm.
Admission for members is £2. Visitor admission £5, cash or cheque only.
For further details please contact telephone: 01332 850321
