2022 / 3 13th September 2022 September 1947: Heanor A snapshot in time, with Robert Mee 11th October 2022 Food and Drink in Tudor and Stuart Derbyshire Mark Dawson on how our ancestors dined 8th November 2022 Nottinghamshire Secrets, Mysteries and Curiosities Chris Weir on the unseen face of our neighbouring county 13th December 2022 Can you Hear me Mother? The art of the monologue, with David Skillen 10th January 2023 The Curious World of Old Time Punishments with Ian Morgan: let the punishment fit the crime? 14th February 2023 Their Names will Live on True stories of local war heroes, with Andrew Smart 14th March 2023 Can you Remember your Number? The Co- 11th April 2023 The Derby Friargate Line Keith Blood on this nearby railway route 9th May 2023 The Fishpool Treasure Hoard Gareth Howell on this medieval Nottinghamshire discovery 13 June 2023 A walk around Heanor Cemetery Its history and occupants - |
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2021 / 22 14th September 2021 Heanor & District Listed Buidings Gordon Shaw takes a look at our significant local buildings 12th October 2021 Knitters, Nailers and Traitors Belper and the Industrial Revolution David Skillen on how a Derbyshire town changed the world 9th November 2021 Bolsover Castle through the Ages with Ian Morgan: from humble Norman origins to a pleasure palace 14th December 2021 Season’s Greetings - Poems, traditions and childhood memories, with Ann Featherstone 11th January 2022 Militant Feminism 1900- with Ian Green: from tearoom chatter to bomb attacks 8th February 2022 Vic Hallam - Robert Mee repeats the story of the major Langley Mill employer 8th March 2022 War Heroes to Enemies of the State Gareth Howell on the Life, Work and Struggles of the Coal Miners 12th April 2022 D. H. Lawrence Andrew Harrison. A look at the life of this local author 10th May 2021 Ormond Colliery David Amos celebrates its history, 50+ years on June 2022 Ruddington Framework Knitters Museum |
2020/21 - Tuesday 8 September 2020 Heanor & District’s Listed Buildings The local buildings of special architectural and historic interest, with Gordon Shaw. Tuesday 13 October Vic Hallam: One Man and his Company Robert Mee gives a repeat performance of this talk on a very local firm. Tuesday 10 November Ormonde Colliery - Presented by mining historian, David Amos. Tuesday 8 December Knitters, Nailers and Traitors: Belper & the Industrial Revolution How a Derbyshire town changed the world - Tuesday 12 January 2021 The First in Derbyshire: Ilkeston Electric Tramway 1903- Steve Flinders invites you to hold on and enjoy the ride! Tuesday 9 February Militant Feminism 1900 - From tearoom chatter to Derbyshire arson and assassination plots. By Ian Green Tuesday 9 March Bolsover Castle through the Ages Ian Morgan tells its tale, from humble Norman origins to a pleasure palace. Heanor & District’s Listed Buildings The local buildings of special architectural and historic interest, with Gordon Shaw. Tuesday 13 April D.H. Lawrence Tuesday 11 May Annual General Meeting, followed by War Heroes to Enemies of the State? The life, work and struggles of the coal miners, 1919 - |
2019/20 Tuesday 10 September 2019 Medieval Medicine, Superstition & Science Did medics deserve their bad reputation? By Gareth Howell. Tuesday 8 October Alton Towers Tuesday 12 November World War I Conscientious Objectors The story of Heanor and Ilkeston pacifists, with Ian Green. Tuesday 10 December Crich Tramway Museum Roger West and Frank Bagshaw describe this local living museum. Tuesday 14 January 2020 Fingerprint Evidence & History The history of dactyloscopy (!). With Paul Newsham. Tuesday 11 February The Adventures of an Edwardian Balloon Parachutist Tony Waldron tells the story of Dolly Shepherd, a sky- Tuesday 10 March When Dracula came to Derby Anne Featherstone - Tuesday 14 April D.H. Lawrence Tuesday 12 May Annual General Meeting, followed by Vic Hallam: One Man and his Company A repeat performance for this talk on this very local firm. With Robert Mee. June Trip to Ruddington Framework Knitting Museum |
2018/19 Tuesday 11 September 2018 Inn Signs and Local History A fascinating look at local history as seen through pub signs and names, with Robert Mee. Tuesday 9 October The Victorian Circus Tuesday 13 November 1918 - The final year of the conflict, with reference to William Gregg, by Gareth Howell. Tuesday 11 December He’s Behind You! Oh no he isn’t! Our own Alan Brougham takes a trip to the panto. Tuesday 8 January 2019 The Life and Adventures of Henry Walker, R.N. Another voyage through family history with Stephen Flinders. Tuesday 12 February The Bennerley Viaduct Kieran Lee shares the story of the Great Northern line structure. Tuesday 12 March Cromford Mill The story of Sir Richard Arkwright and the cotton- Tuesday 9 April The History of Stained Glass Windows Tuesday 14 May Annual General Meeting, followed by The River Trent Richard Stone on how the Trent has shaped the area for thousands of years. Tuesday 18 June Round He’nor An evening heritage walk around the town centre, led by Robert Mee. |
2017/18 Tuesday 12 September 2017 Langley Mill and Aldercar: 1000 Years in 60 Minutes Robert Mee describes more than just the industry. Tuesday 10 October The Cromford Canal Tuesday 14 November Trust me! I’m your Plague Doctor An extremely lively look at early medicines, by Eyam’s David Bell. Tuesday 12 December The Butterley Company Tim Castledine examines this major local firm. Tuesday 9 January 2018 The Victorian Fair - A welcome return from Ann Featherstone, looking at fairground oddities of the past. Tuesday 13 February Ashbourne: Gateway to Dovedale The history of the town, from medieval to Georgian times. With Danny Wells. Tuesday 13 March A Walk around Horsley Woodhouse Our near neighbour, described by Louise Heaton. Tuesday 10 April The Framework Knitters of the East Midlands Tuesday 8 May Annual General Meeting, followed by In Sight of the Gibbet True tales of the macabre, by author Ian Morgan. Tuesday 12 June Horsley Woodhouse Heritage Walk Following on from the talk in March, this will be an actual walk, led by Alan Bannister. |
2016/17 Tuesday 13 September 2016 Forty Years of Shipley Country Park The recent anniversary commemorated by Brian Key and Frank Bacon. Tuesday 11 October I & R Morley Tuesday 8 November Waterloo - Tim Burgin gives us “part 2” of the story he started last year. Tuesday 13 December Sydney Race’s Nottingham Nights Goose Fair, shop shows, and theatres - Tuesday 10 January 2017 Terror from the Skies Steve Flinders tells of the night the Zeppelins came. Tuesday 14 February Life in and around Old Heanor This sounds like a couple of our old books! You can’t get more local than this talk by Brian Key. Tuesday 14 March Policing in Nineteenth Century Derbyshire Heanor will get a mention in this one too - Tuesday 11 April Annual General Meeting, followed by Tuesday 9 May Customs and Traditions of the Peak District Keith Blood presents a miscellany of local practices. Tuesday 13 June The Pentrich Rising An extra meeting this year, with a talk by Mike Parkin, to commemorate the Pentrich Revolution, the bicentenary of which is four days earlier. Tuesday 11 July What’s left in Langley Mill? An evening history walk led by Robert Mee. |
2015/16 Tuesday 8 September 2015 Rails around Heanor A transport theme for our opening meeting, with Brian Key. Tuesday 13 October The Nearest Run Thing – the Battle of Waterloo Tuesday 10 November Bradshaw’s Guide and an Early Railway Tour The timetable’s story – then a mystery history tour with Robert Mee. Tuesday 8 December Music Hall: The Singers and the Songs Ann Featherstone remembers the stars and their melodies. Tuesday 12 January 2016 Oatcakes: Farming and Diet in the North Midlands Mark Dawson gives a fascinating insight into this once everyday item. Tuesday 9 February 1960s Heanor and District Brian Key has a nostalgic look at 50 years ago. Tuesday 8 March Offa – the Quality of Mercia Offa, King of Mercia – his story told by Richard Stone. Tuesday 12 April Annual General Meeting, followed by Tuesday 10 May Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. Why Matlock Bath to Derby is so important; with Adrian Farmer Tuesday 14 June Walking tour: The Mill End of Belper Saturday 2 July Boat trip on the Cromford Canal. |
2014/15 Tuesday 9 September 2014 Mapperley: A Surprising Village Our near neighbour described by Mu Stubbs. Tuesday 14 October A Taste of Tudor Ilkeston Tuesday 11 November Local Schooldays Education in the Heanor area, with Brian Key. Tuesday 9 December Grace’s Diary Rowena Edlin- Tuesday 13 January 2015 Castles of Derbyshire Robert Mee examines our castles, great and small. Tuesday 10 February The Story of Boots The famous chemists, described by Chris Weir. Tuesday 10 March Mediaeval Farming and the Laxton Open- Stuart Rose looks at how the traditional farming system still lives on. Tuesday 14 April Annual General Meeting, followed by Tuesday 12 May St Pancras Tuesday 9 June Mapperley Walk
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2013/14 Tuesday 10 September 2013 History along the Erewash Valley Trail Robert Mee takes a 30- Tuesday 8 October 2013 On the Buses - The centenary of the Trent Bus Company, with David Bean. Tuesday 12 November 2013 A Journey through Time: Ripley to Langley Mill Brian Key looks at changes to local transport.
Tuesday 10 December 2013 William and Mary Howitt - The works of this famous couple from Heanor explained by Rowena Edlin-
Tuesday 14 January 2014 View from the Train - The Derwent Valley Line in the company of Adrian Farmer.
Tuesday 11 February 2014 The Life and Travels of Robert Bruce Napoleon Walker Stephen Flinders explains how you never know what you will find in family history!
Tuesday 11 March 2014 Band of Brothers In the centenary of the outbreak of the first World War, Clive Tougher tells of the Derbyshire Territorial Volunteers. One Man's War Clive Tougher tells of the experience of a Derby man during WWI, from call-
Tuesday 8 April 2014 Society AGM, followed by On the Trail of Robin Hood From Nottingham Castle to Sherwood Forest with Margaret Harrison.
Tuesday 13 May 2014 The Music Hall on Film Film clips and stories presented by Bob Massey.
Saturday 7 June 2014 Visit to the National Memorial Arboretum.
Tuesday 8 July 2014 A tour of two churches at Langley Mill. |
2012/13 Tuesday 11 September 2012 Heanor & District, 1890 - Brian Key looks at the town at the turn of the last century.
Tuesday 9 October 2012 Golden Days of the Music Hall Stories, Songs, and ... Hats! With Trevor Lee. Tuesday 13 November 2012 The Butterley Company Two films on the close of this famous firm, with Mike Allen. Tuesday 11 December 2012 Tales of the Pitman With former miner and mine- Tuesday 8 January 2013 To Kill or Cure Quirky remedies of the past described by Joan Ward . Tuesday 12 February 2012 Advertisements of Bygone Times Bold, colourful and eye- Tuesday 12 March 2013 Morlestan Robert Mee looks at south east Derbyshire before the Norman Conquest. Tuesday 9 April 2013 Society AGM, followed by The Ripley Rattlers The centenary of Heanor's first trams, celebrated by Paul Chambers.
Tuesday 14 May 2013 Greasley This local village described by Roy Plumb. Tuesday 11 June 2013 A tour around Greasley. Saturday July 6 2013 A visit to the National Tramway Museum, Crich. |
2011/12 Tuesday 13 September 2011 An A to Z of Heanor & District An alphabetical look at the area, with Brian Key. Tuesday 11 October 2011 Giants of Steam Vintage railway films presented by Les Henshaw. Tuesday 8 November 2011 Roman Derby Explained by Joan D'Arcy. Tuesday 13 December 2011 A History of Smalley A look at this local village with Robert Mee. Tuesday 10 January 2012 Notable & Notorious Derbyshire Women Presented by Joan Ward . Tuesday 14 February 2012 D.H. Lawrence and the Western Erewash Valley A look at the area's most famous author, and the influences on him, with Roger Mitchell. Tuesday 13 March 2012 The 18th Century Housewife A woman's work, described by Carol Barstow. Tuesday 10 April 2012 Society AGM, followed by Getting Away with It Richard Stone looks at the the lengths people have gone to get away with their crimes. Tuesday 8 May 2012 Wollaton Hall Its history explained Tuesday 12 June 2012 A guided tour around Wollaton Hall. Saturday 7 July 2012 Visit to Southwell, including the Workhouse. |
2010/11 Tuesday 14 September 2010 Heanor & District in the 1950s An era not so long ago, recalled by Brian Key. Tuesday 12 October 2010 Barrels and Bombs - Recently discovered film footage from the Erewash Museum, Ilkeston, presented by Stephen Flinders. Tuesday 9 November 2010 In Grandma Gell's Kitchen Carol Barstow looks at local food and cookery in the eighteenth century. Tuesday 14 December 2010 Shadows and Shades - A presentation by Mu Stubbs on the impact of the Miller Mundy dynasty on Shipley. Tuesday 11 January 2011 How to Sell your Wife! Richard Stone looks at marriage, divorce, and some less formal customs, through the ages. Tuesday 8 February 2011 Canal Boat People The difficulties of family life through 200 years on the barges. Explored by Dr Wendy Freer. Tuesday 8 March 2011 Vic Hallam - A major employer in Langley Mill - Tuesday 12 April 2011 The Canary Girls of Chilwell Preceded by the AGM, Maureen Rushden tells the story of the munitions workers of the first world war. Tuesday 10 May 2011 D.H.Lawrence - Our most famous local author - 19th Century Belper Adrian Farmer describes life and times in a nearby town. Tuesday 14 June 2011 A visit to Eastwood, to look at the heritage of D.H.Lawrence. A walking tour around Belper to tie in with the May talk. Saturday 2 July 2011 A whole day trip to Eden Camp in Yorkshire. |
2009/10 Tuesday 8 September 2009 200 Years at Denby Pottery The history of a local pottery company with a world- Tuesday 13 October 2009 The History of Canals and Waterways A filmshow presented by Les Henshaw, telling the story of the UK waterway network, including the Falkirk Wheel Tuesday 10 November 2009 A Seasonal Journey David Cox looks at the four seasons in the Heanor area. Tuesday 8 December 2009 The M.G.O. - The lifetime of a bus company, described by Paul Chambers Tuesday 12 January 2010 I- Robert Mee invites you to identify where the photographs he shows were taken Tuesday 9 February 2010 Canals and Railways of the Erewash Valley The area's main transport links are explained by Brian Key. Tuesday 9 March 2010 Notable and Notorious Women of Derbyshire Exploring the lives and times of some of the exceptional women who have made an impact on our county. With Joan Ward. Tuesday 9 March 2010 Grabbing the Headlines A look at Derbyshire's newspaper publishing industry over the last 250 years. With Ruth Gordon. Tuesday 13 April 2010 Florence Nightingale Preceded by the AGM, Clive Tougher celebrates the life of this Derbyshire girl, in the centenary year of her death. Tuesday 11 May 2010 Barrels and Bombs - Recently discovered film footage from the Erewash Museum, Ilkeston, presented by Stephen Flinders. The Baptists in Derbyshire A history of the Baptist Church in the county, presented by Stephen Greasley. Tuesday 8 June 2010 An evening walk around three of Heanor's Churches, with guides around the buildings, in association with "Churches Together". Sunday 4 July 2010 Visit to Manor Lodge, Sheffield, the home of Mary Queen of Scots during many years of imprisonment. |
2008/9 Tuesday 9 September 2008 Heanor & District's Lost Past A slide show by Brian Key and Roger Hull, looking at places and views which can no longer be seen. Tuesday 14 October 2008 TV Snips into Heanor John Wright presents a selection of excerpts on DVD, showing how the town has been recorded for posterity. Tuesday 11 November 2008 Voices from the Past - A talk by Clive Tougher, Education Officer of the Sherwood Foresters Regimental Museum. Tuesday 9 December 2008 Loscoe Then and Now A study of this local village by Brian Key. Tuesday 13 January 2009 Mary Queen of Scots: The Captive Queen 1568- The history of her imprisonment in the East Midlands, presented by David Templeman. Tuesday 10 February 2009 Cavalcade of Variety An evening of historical entertainment with Trevor Lee. Tuesday 10 February 2009 Little Eaton - An historical tour through a village a few miles from us, with Mu Stubbs and Graham Richards. Tuesday 10 March 2009 Mine's a Pint! Robert Mee looks at the history of the area's hostelries - Tuesday 14 April 2009 A Seasonal Journey Preceded by the AGM, David looks at the four seasons in the Heanor area. Tuesday 12 May 2009 Forty Glorious Years To conclude the series of meetings in the Society's 40th year, members will present the highlights of the town since 1968. Tuesday 9 June 2009 An evening visit to the Arkwright Mill, Cromford. Saturday 4 July 2009 An afternoon tour of Derbyshire, in the company of Keith Blood. |
2007/8 Tuesday 11 September 2007 The Changing Face of Heanor and District A "then- Tuesday 9 October 2007 Florence Nightingale and the 95th Foot Derbyshire nursing pioneer, Florence Nightingale, and her links with the 95th Regiment, later part of the Sherwood Foresters. An illustrated talk by Clive Tougher. Tuesday 13 November 2007 Once Upon a Pantomime An evening of seasonal and historical entertainment presented by Trevor Lee. Tuesday 11 December 2007 Owd Ilson A look at the history of our near neighbour Ilkeston, in a talk given by Stephen Flinders. Tuesday 8 January 2008 The History of Nottingham Cinemas A filmshow presented by Les Henshaw. Tuesday 12 February 2008 Farmhouses Through Time Blue Badge Guide, Keith Blood, gives us a tour of farmhouses around Derbyshire. Tuesday 11 March 2008 A History of Coalmining in Nottinghamshire Heanor was a mining community, and so many of our forefathers walked a few miles to pits in Nottinghamshire. This talk by David Amos covers the importance of the industry to the surrounding area. Tuesday 8 April 2008 Codnor Castle and its Park After our AGM, Brian Key, gives an illustrated talk on the oldest surviving remains in the area. Tuesday 13 May 2008 A History of Heanor Grammar School The key stages of the school's history, from 1893 to 1976, are explained by Robert Mee. Tuesday 10 June 2008 An evening guided walk around Darley Abbey. Saturday 5 July 2008 Visit to the National Coal Mining Museum, at Caphouse Colliery, Wakefield. |
2006/7 Tuesday 12 September 2006 "Who was Mrs. Williamson?" A biographical detective story presented by John Titford, author of the "Ey Up Me Duck" series of books. Tuesday 10 October 2006 The Chesterfield to Derby Turnpike Road An illustrated talk by Howard Smith on one of the turnpikes which ran only a few miles away from Heanor. Tuesday 14 November 2006 The Fryars of Denby Jill Sparrow looks at the Fryar family who played an important role in the development of the coal industry in the area. Tuesday 12 December 2006 History Beneath our Feet Stephen Flinders, of the Ilkeston and District Local History Society, reports on the archaeological dig at Ilkeston's old vicarage. Tuesday 9 January 2007 Derbyshire Bridges An illustrated talk by Keith Blood, looking at bridges throughout the county. Tuesday 13 February 2007 The C9 A nostalgic trip with Brian Key along the Midland General bus route from Alfreton to Hucknall. Tuesday 13 March 2007 The City - Margaret Harrison looks at the famous caves of Nottingham. Thursday 29 March 2007 (new date) The C9 A nostalgic trip with Brian Key along the Midland General bus route from Alfreton to Hucknall. Tuesday 10 April 2007 Annual General Meeting, followed by a talk by Neville Sharpe on the Derbyshire County Show. Tuesday 8 May 2007 Visit to the Broadmarsh Caves, Nottingham, to fit in with our March meeting. Tuesday 12 June 2007 A local visit to Morley Church, including the Bateman Mausoleum, which is rarely opened to the public. |
2005/6 Tuesday 13 September 2005 Heanor & Loscoe - An illustrated talk by society member Neville Sharpe, on his family history and their role in the history of these two communities. Tuesday 11 October 2005 Goose Fair A talk by Margaret Harrison on the most famous fair in the country, just 10 miles from Heanor and a regular haunt of our locals. Tuesday 8 November 2005 A Tour of Amber Valley Society member, Brian Key, gives an illustrated tour of the wider area around Heanor, which gives its name to the District Council under which we lie. (A late change, due to the unavailability of the planned speaker, Joan Ward. Tuesday 13 December 2005 Sweete Chevin Hills: Duffield, Derbyshire Mu Stubbs and Graham Richards, who have presented several interesting talks to the Society in the past, now turn their attention to the Duffield area, just a few miles away, and steeped in history. Tuesday 10 January 2006 Motoring in the 20's and 30's A series of films, presented by Les Henshaw, continuing the theme of early motoring which he commenced last year. Tuesday 14 February 2006 Crime in Langley Mill Our treasurer, Robert Mee, presents the findings of his research into crime in Langley Mill over the period of 20 years either side of 1900. Tuesday 14 March 2006 Langley Mill Pottery - John and Jenifer Giblin present a talk with the same title as their excellent book. (If you haven't yet seen it, you ought to hunt it out!) Tuesday 11 April 2006 Annual General Meeting, followed by "A Heanor & District Miscellany," an experimental evening where we hope have a greater audience participation. Tuesday 9 May 2006 Visit to Belper North Mill, one of the oldest examples of water- Saturday 17 June 2006 Visit to Renishaw Hall, in north Derbyshire, home to the Sitwell family who also had connections with Smalley. |
2004/5 Tuesday 14 September 2004 The History of the Sherwood Foresters A talk by Cliff Housley on the History of this famous local regiment. Tuesday 12 October 2004 Haddon Hall - The home of the Manners family, described in an illustrated talk by Trevor Brighton. Tuesday 9 November 2004 Customs of Christmas An (early) festive presentation on local Christmas traditions, by Joan Ward. Tuesday 14 December 2004 Heage Windmill and its Restoration. Built in the 1790's and now restored, our nearest working windmill and its history is explained by Alan Gifford. Tuesday 11 January 2005 The Vintage Years of Motoring A series of films, presented by Les Henshaw, on early motoring. Tuesday 8 February 2005 A Night at the Empire A lively presentation by Trevor Lee, on the films of yesteryear and the cinemas in which they were shown. Tuesday 8 March 2005 Langley Mill and its Industrial Past Chairman, Roger Hull, explains the industrial heritage of this part of the locality. Tuesday 12 April 2005 Annual General Meeting, followed by "Railways and Coal," presented by Brian Key, looking at the dependence on each other of these two key areas of our local history. Tuesday 10 May 2005 Visit to Swanwick Hayes, the home of Fitzherbert Wright, built in the 1850's. Saturday 14 May 2005 Visit to Haddon Hall, following October's meeting. Tuesday 14 June 2005 Visit to Heage Windmill, to fit in with December’s meeting |
2003/4
Tuesday 9 September 2003 Looking Back at Ourselves A talk by Bryan Wright on Langley Mill, together with a postcard display by Andrew Knighton Tuesday 14 October 2003 Derbyshire Landscapes for All Seasons An illustrated talk by Stuart Bramwell Tuesday 11 November 2003 The FitzHerberts of Tissington Hall A talk and slideshow, presented by Ruth Jordan, on the FitzHerbert family and the Tissington area, near Ashbourne Tuesday 9 December 2003 Brindley’s 18th Century Inland Port An explanation of the development and importance of Shardlow to the canal system.
Speaker - Tuesday 13 January 2004 Transport through the Ages A series of films, presented by Les Henshaw, on what is always the most popular subject for our meetings. Tuesday 10 February 2004 Past Times in Amber Valley Committee Member Brian Key gives an illustrated talk on the area covered by Amber Valley District Council, which includes Heanor. Tuesday 9 March 2004 Less Well- An illustrated talk by Joan Ward Tuesday 13 April 2004 Annual General Meeting, followed by "Around Old Heanor," presented by Society members. Tuesday 11 May 2004 Visit to Tissington Hall, following November’s meeting. Tuesday 8 June 2004 Visit to Shardlow, to fit in with December’s meeting |