Stretton on Dunsmore History Society
Meetings and Events - 2010 |
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Stretton on Dunsmore History Society.Programme 2010This Society was set up in 2001 following the highly successful publication of the book "Stretton on Dunsmore: the making of a Warwickshire Village" by the Stretton Millennium History Group. The Society aims to promote and encourage interest in the local history of Stretton on Dunsmore and of history and archaeology in general. Meetings are held in Stretton on Dunsmore Village Hall on a Tuesday evening, starting at 7.30 p.m. (unless otherwise indicated). Talks are free to members, visitors are welcome (£2 for adults and £1 for children); free refreshments are provided. |
January 19 ‘The History of Helen Ley Care Centre’ by Jane Middleton, daughter of the founder; raffle in aid of this good cause. February 16th ‘Joseph Ashby’s Victorian Warwickshire’ by author Anne Langley March 23rd ‘The history of Southam’ by local historian Linda Doyle April 20th ‘Coventry City Walls’ by Rob Hume May 18th Evening visit to Southam town & museum (pre-book please) June 15th AGM plus short talk (to be arranged) July 18th (Sunday afternoon) Tour of Coventry City Walls led by Rob Hume (please pre-book) September 14th ‘Building Stones in Warwickshire’ by author Hugh Jones October 19th ‘Roland’s War’ (based on 1st World War letters) by author Chris Holland November 16th ‘George Eliot’ by local historian John Burton December 14th The Christmas Quiz or other social event (please pre-book) |
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