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Meeting Dates

The Spondon Historical Society meet regularly at Spondon Village Hall for a variety of talks, presentations and discussions.

Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month and start at 7.30pm. Anyone is welcome to come along to the meetings with visitors paying a small admission charge. Details of our forthcoming meetings are as follows:

 

Nottingham Road Cemetery
The Friends of Nottingham Road Cemetery bring us a presentation and display about the history and improvements at the cemetery.

The Civil War in Derbyshire
Brian Stone, describes the effects of the English Civil War 1642-51 on Derbyshire. Brian is the author of 'Derbyshire in the Civil War' published 1992.

Visit to be arranged.

Summer break.

Joseph Paxton
Danny Wells talks about Joseph Paxton, described by Charles Dickens as the busiest man in England. Paxton was a designer of gardens, conservatories, parks and much more.

Derbyshire by the Sea
No Derbyshire is not by the sea, but Liz Keeley entertains us with stories of Derbyshire's connections to the sea.

Christmas Radio Times
Robert Mee relates the changing nature of festive programmes on radio and television from 1923 to date.

No Meeting this month
It's Christmas!