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  • Bishop Monkton Local History Group - November 2026

    Bishop Monkton Local History Group - November 2026

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Editorial Team

    TREASURER’S HOUSE – A TREASURE TROVE FOR HISTORY LOVERS The secrets of one of Yorkshire’s most historic houses will be...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 21 Oct 26
  • Newington History Group Upcoming Talks

    Newington History Group Upcoming Talks

    Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent
    Article by: Newington Clerk

    October: Tracing the Lives of Newington's Fallen: On Thursday, October 22, Dean Coles will give details about his decades researchi...

    Newington Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 14 Oct 26
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    Ulcombe History Society

    Ulcombe, Maidstone, Kent
    Article by: Clerk to Ulcombe Parish Council

    Our autumn season begins with a special talk “Wonder workers and the art of illusion” by master magician, Bertie Pearce, on Tues...

    Ulcombe Parish Council   |  
    Posted: 13 Oct 26
  • HHS at the Medway History Showcase...

    HHS at the Medway History Showcase...

    Halling, Rochester, Kent
    Article by: The Secretary

    The Halling Historical Society will be participating in the Medway History Showcase event at the Royal Engineer's Museum, Brompton over ...

    Halling Historical Society   |  
    Posted: 11 Oct 26
  • 'The Canny Auld Pound'

    'The Canny Auld Pound'

    Washington, Tyne And Wear
    Article by: Ged Parker

    Added to the Village and Old Hall tab is an article about a lament of the loss of the Village pond in 1858, that gives a fascinating insight...

    Washington History Society   |  
    Posted: 10 Oct 26
  • Bishop Monkton Local History Group

    Bishop Monkton Local History Group

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Editorial Team

    Wednesday 14 th October, 7pm, Methodist Schoolroom Tickets £10 but free to BMLHG members (Joining BMLHG costs just £15 a y...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 25 Sep 26
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    Not Such Everyday Lives - Powerpoint presentation

    Mickleham, Dorking, Surrey
    Article by: Roger Davis

    To see the Powerpoint Presentation from our recent Heritage Open Day exhibition titled "Not Such Everyday Lives" please ckick on t...

    Mickleham & Westhumble Local History Group   |  
    Posted: 23 Sep 26
  • Donation to Sandwich Museum

    Donation to Sandwich Museum

    Sandwich, Kent
    Article by: Robert Pay

    Sandwich History Society Donation to Sandwich Museum Sandwich History Society has donated £500 to Sandwich Museum, recognising the tw...

    Sandwich History Society   |  
    Posted: 23 Aug 26
  • Miners' Picnic Usworth Park

    Miners' Picnic Usworth Park

    Washington, Tyne And Wear
    Article by: Chair

    Visit the Washington History Society stand at the picnic wher we will exhibiting historic photographs of the Usworh pit and the surounding a...

    Washington History Society   |  
    Posted: 15 Aug 26
  • Bishop Monkton Local History Group - 16th September 2026

    Bishop Monkton Local History Group - 16th September 2026

    Bishop Monkton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
    Article by: Cerys Gill

    FIND OUT HOW CISTERCIAN MONKS REBUILT YORKSHIRE A THOUSAND YEARS AGO USING WOOL, METAL AND CHEESE An illustrated talk by a National Trust e...

    BISHOP MONKTON TODAY   |  
    Posted: 14 Aug 26