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Hilary Howard – The Women’s Land Army in WW2
Our next meeting is on Wednesday, 10th September when the Hilary Howard will be giving a talk on the Women’s Land Army in World War II. Our lectures are held in the Large Hall, United Reformed Church, Wilmslow, SK9 1PR, We open at 7.15 for 8.00pm, normally on the second Wednesday of the month. Tea…
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Rosalie David – Egyptian Mummies, a Scientific Resource for Studying Disease and Medicine in an Ancient Society
Our next meeting is on Wednesday, 4th June when the eminent Egyptologist, Emeritus Professor Rosalie David, will be giving a fascinating presentation entitled “Egyptian Mummies, a Scientific Resource for Studying Disease and Medicine in an Ancient Society”. This lecture was originally scheduled for January, but had to be postponed due to the inclement weather. Our…
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14th May 2025
There will be a brief AGM followed by tea, coffee and cake. David Briggs and Jon Kelly will then give a presentation on a VE Day theme. This will be based on accounts of Wilmslow life during WWII and their considerable research into some of those recorded on the Wilmslow WWII memorial. Our lectures are…
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Press Cuttings from 1970’s & 80’s.
We were fascinated and grateful to Joan Orton for news of a collection of Wilmslow press cuttings from the 1970’s and 1980’s collected by Marion Oates which Joan has patiently electronically scanned and shared for us. Whilst sadly Marion didn’t record the exact dates of the cuttings they represent the passing of a number of…
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Gill Rossini – “Aspects of Family History”
Our next meeting is on the 9th April, when Gill Rossini, a local historian who specialises in social and family history, makes a welcome return to the Society and will be giving a presentation on “Aspects of Family History.” Our lectures are held in the Large Hall, United Reformed Church, Wilmslow, SK9 1PR, We open…
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John Kerwin – The Battle of Agincourt 1415
Our next meeting is on the 12th March, when John Kerwin will be speaking on “The Battle of Agincourt 1415.” He will look at the build-up in England and France, the battle itself and its aftermath. Our lectures are held in the Large Hall, United Reformed Church, Wilmslow, SK9 1PR, We open at 7.15 for…
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Judy Popley – Trafford Park
Our next meeting is on the 11th February, when Judy Popley will be speaking on “Trafford Park”. Our lectures are held in the Large Hall, United Reformed Church, Wilmslow, beginning at 8pm, normally on the second Wednesday of the month. Tea and coffee are served beforehand. The annual membership subscription is £15.00. Visitors: £5.00 per…
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Claire Moores – In Search of Lather: the Soap Industry of Cheshire
Our next meeting is on the 9th October, when Claire Moores will be speaking on “In Search of Lather – the Soap Industry of Cheshire”. Our lectures are held in the Large Hall, United Reformed Church, Wilmslow, beginning at 8pm, normally on the second Wednesday of the month. Tea and coffee are served beforehand. The…
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Keith Warrender – Cheshire Curiosities
Our next meeting is on the 11th September, when Keith Warrender will be speaking on “Cheshire Curiosities”. Our lectures are held in the Large Hall, United Reformed Church, Wilmslow, beginning at 8pm, normally on the second Wednesday of the month. Tea and coffee are served beforehand. The annual membership subscription is £15.00. Visitors: £5.00 per…
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