Programme 2024
All Meetings Held in Strensall Village Hall and start at 7.15 p.m. prompt - unless otherwise stated.
Wednesday, 31st January 2024
"Violence & Sexual Slander in 16th & 17th Century Ryedale"
Speaker: John Dodsworth
A delve into records of the Star Chamber & York Church Courts at a time when
many people carried weapons and reputations of even the most humble were defended in court.
Please Note: This talk contains Adult Themes!
Wednesday, 14th February 2024
(Note: Change of normal date)
"The Battle of Fulford"
Speaker: Chas Jones
This encounter between the forces of Harald Hadrada, King of Norway, and the Saxon Earls Edwin
and Morcar - which happened on our doorstep- gave a decisive victory to the Norse army which could
have changed the entire course of English history.
Wednesday, 27th March 2024
"The Commonwealth War Graves"
Speaker: Paul Bennett
In his talk, Paul will give us a background to the formation of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission,
its ongoing work, architecture and conservation and details of its archives, along with
photos of the memorial gardens.
Wednesday, 24th April 2024
"Strensall Discoveries
"Speakers: John North & Richard Lawson
We will be revealing our latest Strensall Local History finds - including new maps, photographs and documents to discuss plus an internet tour of Strensall.
Wednesday, 29th May 2024
"Stamford Bridge - Tapestry Project"
Speaker: Dick Ockleton
The Stamford Bridge Tapestry: five years, twenty-five stitchers, one talented designer - and a man with a dream!! The brainchild of Tom Wyles, it is a work produced in the spirit and style of the Bayeux Tapestry. It commemorates the Battle in 1066, which marked the end of the Viking era, and ultimately changed the course of our country';s history, culture and language.
Wednesday, 26th June 2024
"Visit to See the Stamford Bridge Tapestry"
A chance to see the Tapestry after our talk last month.
There will be a short history of the Old Station where it is housed, by Brian Fulton.
(Refreshments are available afterwards).
Meet at Platform 66, The Old Station Club,
Church Road, Stamford Bridge YO41 1DG
at 1.00pm for a 1.30pm start.
July 2024 - NO MEETING
August 2024 - NO MEETING
Our Membership Year starts in January and Annual Subscriptions are £12.00 per person
Our Treasurer will be at our Meetings
to take membership renewals, and to enrol new members.
We welcome Non-Members to our meetings: £3.00 per person, per meeting, payable on the door.
All Meetings start at 7.15 p.m. prompt - unless otherwise stated.