SAWLEY & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY – 2026
Thursday 22nd January: AGM / Christmassy Bit and Bobs – Bob and Del Neill
Bob 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 Wood
Based on decades of expetience & practice; Staffordshire Master Thatcher, David introduces the craft cf thatching and its current importance.
Thursday 26th March: The Life and Times of Mary Attenborough – Richard Graves
Leicester author, Richard tells the life story of Mary Clegg, daughter of Samuel Clegg the first Headmaster of Long Eaton Grammar, Sawley born mother of Richard & David Attenborough and Civil Liberties campaigner
Thursday 23rd April: Oversears of the Poor in the 18-19th Centuries – John Barnett
John 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 FSA
A 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 Ainsworth
From 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 Will Live On – Andy Smart
A talk based on the Nottingham author’s book about unsung war heroes from WW1 to Afghanistan. Stories that have the power to chill, bringa tear to a glass eye and raise a smile. An apt topic for forthcoming Remembrance Day.
Thursday 26th November – The Pilgrim Fathers (16 – 17th Centuries) – Adrian Grey MA
Adrian, a Cambridge historian, asks the big question,“why did they came from here?” A story of the local separatist movement and their reaction against repression, resulting in local Puritans emigrating to Europe and America.
No Meeting in December
All indoor meetings are held in All Saints’ Church Hall, Tamworth Road, Sawley NG10 3AB at 7.30pm.
Admission for members is £2. Visitor admission £5, cash or cheque only.
For further details please contact: 01332 850321
