Darlington

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 #
TBD

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.

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