Daily archives: January 11, 2025

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 […]