Let’s talk history and heritage with informative programme

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 8th January 2024

A heritage trust in Derbyshire is hosting a series of talks this Winter.
The Alfreton & District Heritage Trust hosts its informative talks at Palmer Morewood Memorial Club in Hall Street, Alfreton.
They run from 1pm until 3pm and include a free buffet for visitors.
The trust’s Talk Programme for 2024 includes:

Saturday, January 13: History of Alfreton and Somercotes from Doomsday Book to Present Day, presented by the trust’s Phil Fearnley.

Saturday, January 27: ‘My Mum had one of Those’ presented by Paul and Janet Barrass.

Saturday, February 10: Music from the 1950s up to 1962, presented by Mike Coupe.

Saturday, February 24: ‘Monday is Wash Day’ presented by the trust’s Ivan Brentnall and fellow ‘Scrubber’ John Rayson.

Saturday, March 9: ‘Knitters, Nailers and Traitors’ – a look at Belper’s history and its impact on the world, presented by David Skillen.

To find out more find ‘Alfreton & District Heritage Trust’ on Facebook.

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