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Reviews – Meetings & Events

17th February 2020:

There was a great turn out last night with over 30 attending including several guests. Ken Besfor brought along a fantastic selection of arms & artefacts for us to see & handle, whilst giving a very entertaining insight into the life of a British Tommy.

Tanks were also an important part of the First World War, but being a little large to bring along, Peter James provided a selection in miniature to add to the story.

9th December 2019:

“The Shrunken Village of Rougham” by Ant Robinson was attended by 37 members & guests. Not only was it a fascinating description of part of a village which has all but disappeared, but it also sparked a lot of discussion & exchange of information afterwards. Mince pies were served as a Christmas treat as well.

An illustrated talk by Dr. Sue Gattuso about St. Mary’s Church, Houghton-on-the Hill in Norfolk. 9th September.

http://www.saintmaryschurch.org.uk/


Village Walk 24th August 2019

20 people attended Ant’s 4th Historical Walk on a lovely warm summer afternoon. Starting at The Well we visited the Church & discussed (with photo Info. sheets) the School over the Church Porch.

We then proceeded to the Reading Rooms ( by kind permission of Viv Cross). Then we took the Path across to the Airfield, Denys & I (+ Richard Fanneran) talked about Wartime at RAF MASSINGHAM. Most people were amazed that we had a Post Mill there.

Returning back via Mill Lane, Scotsman Pit & looked at Barrack House &  The Dabbling Ducks fossilised Gables!.

2 hours, happy people.


Monday 12th August 2019

We were treated to an amazing talk on the Commonwealth Graves work by Gill Goold. Gill cycled to gravesites in Belgium!

Gill Goold discussing the Commonwealth Graves in Belgium
Amazing photographs from Gill’s travels

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