Daily archives: December 12, 2025

SAWLEY & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY – 2026 Thursday 22nd January:  AGM / Christmassy Bit and Bobs – Bob and Del NeillBob and Del return with another fun session involving all and old seasonal utensils, from Grandfather’s old box. Thursday 26th February: The Work of a Master Thatcher – David WoodBased on decades of expetience & practice; Staffordshire Master Thatcher, David introduces the craft cf thatching and its current importance. Thursday 26th March:  Stanton, Gone but not ForgottenReplaces previously announced talk Thursday 23rd  April: Overseers of the Poor in the 18-19th Centuries – John BarnettJohn presents and explains how support for the needy was provided  “The Poor Law 1780 – 1835” Thursday 28th May: In Search of Britain’s Oldest Pubs – Dr James Wright FSAA boozy exploration by renowned Nottingham archaeologist, tracing their origins through the architecture. June: Trip – date/venue to be announced July: Trip – date/venue to be announced August: Trip – date/venue to be announced Thursday 24th September:The Romans at the Confluence – Dr Jane AinsworthFrom Leicester University School of Archaeology, Jane brings “everyday life on the confluence” of the Trent, Soar and Derwent. How Sawley was the crossing to Derby and has a fort! Thursday 22nd October: Their Names […]