History
Contact: | Steve Keeney Tel:01325 258162 |
Day & Times: | Wednesday from 2pm, door opens at 1.30pm |
Frequency & Venue: | Monthly (last Wednesday of the month); St Thomas Aquinas Church Hall, 249 North Road, Darlington |
Meeting dates: | see schedules below or check the diary for future dates |
Dates | Speakers and topics in 2024 |
31 Jan | Jill Cunningham - “Not just a common weed” Historical names explained,definitions,derivations, fascinating facts and uses of some common weeds |
28 Feb | Chris Forster - “The Census and 3 County Durham Case Studies” The decennial Census returns are a fantastic resource, an interesting and informative presentation |
27 Mar | Jenny Cathcart (Former Richmond u3a) - “Getting the message across” The history of communicating over distances from ancient times to today. “Learn, Laugh, Live” |
24 Apr | Steve Keeney - Enjoy refreshments and a talk “ Finchale Priory and St Godric” |
29 May | Carol Dean - “Arbeia and a personal history of South Shields”. Another not to be missed. Carol will entertain and inform with another amazing, professional power point presentation |
26 Jun | David & Christine Selby - “Uzbekistan” I really want you to hear this. Please come along and enjoy an inspirational and educational presentation. Want to go on an adventure, just do it! |
31 Jul | Elizabeth Smith - The history and work of the Commonwealth Graves Commission |
25 Sep | Niall Hammond - “Scargill Castle”. History, restoration and a tale of romance. Niall returns by popular request! |
30 Oct | Lyn Lamport - “Gertrude Bell- creator of a king” Marvel at our almost forgotten but amazing local explorer. If you enjoyed Lyn’s talk on her antique fan and Georgian Theatre goers you will also love this! |
27 Nov | David Butler - “The famous and remarkable wall”. Hadrian Wall visitors over the ages share their experience. Hear about the suspected spy, the greatest vandal in history and a Dukes Mistress |
Month | _Dates in 2024 | Coach Trips | Cost/person # |
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This very popular subject attracts wide participation. There are talks on all aspects of Northern History and visits to sites of historical interest and importance.
The topics include the history of local places, people (famous and infamous), industry, daily life etc.