Event - Explore the history of Sherwood Forest at town pub (Worksop)

The mystery and historical significance of Sherwood Forest will be the topic of conversation at The Innings pub in Worksop next week when Professor Ian D . Rotherham presents his illustrated lecture Sherwood Forest & The Dukeries - A Companion to the Land of Robin Hood.

The talk is part of a meeting for the Priory Historical Society, but all are welcome to hear Prof Rotherham’s presentation, which is based on his own book of the same title.

“Sherwood Forest is arguably the most famous historic landscape in the world, immortalised through storytelling, mythology, romantic books, and ultimately by Hollywood,” said Prof Rotherham.

“This is the setting for Robin Hood, Little John and the rest of the Merry Men.”

“Yet behind the glamorous legends are equally fascinating places, people and histories.

“After the break-up of the Royal Hunting Forest came the famous establishment of great halls, houses and parks for the aristocracy, the so-called Dukeries, and then industry, with deep coal mining, wartime military training, and 20th Century forestry.”

“From the 19th Century onwards, the region was a notable tourism, which continues today as visitors from around the world come to experience the forest’s nature, history and myth.

Copies of the book will be on sale on the night, which takes place next Thursday (5th June) at 7.30pm.

 

From:  http://www.worksopguardian.co.uk/news/local/worksop-explore-the-history-of-sherwood-forest-at-town-pub-1-6639560

Event - A Glossary & Guide to Ancestral Ailments (Worksop)

Tonights talk (07/02) is by Joan Grundy.  Based on her book Joan’s ABC glossary of the ailments of yesteryear is a layman’s guide to the terminology used on death certificates, burial books, parish registers etc. She describes the cause of sicknesses, their symptoms and possible outcome. However, are we becoming complacent about diseases that could still, so easily, re-appear? The last case of Black Death was in Glasgow in the 1900s!

7.30pm at the BCVS Old Abbey School building next to the Priory Church, Priorswell Road, Worksop, S80 2BU. Entrance is still only £3 (or £2 for members) Free tea/coffee and biscuits are provided at each meeting. Membership remains the same at only £5 per year.

Event - The Hidden History of 1066 (Oldcotes)

Mike Kelley comes to Oldcotes Village Hall to talk about what happened to the north after William the Conqueror invaded England in 1066. 

Based on his book 'The Rape of England' Mike talks about what happened to local communities and the harrying of the north.

Talk starts at 19.30 on Monday 22nd October. Tickets cost £3 or only £2 to members of Priories Historical Society. Price includes tea/coffee and a free biscuit.

Event - The Luddites (Oldcotes)

Tonights PHS talk sees the University of Nottingham's John Beckett giving a talk over the 19th century near revolution which started in Nottinghamshire during 1811.

the talk is in Oldcotes Village Hall and starts at 19.30. Tickets are £3 for non-members and £2 for members and includes a drink of either tea or coffee and a biscuit.

Event - Secrets to be laid bare (Wincobank)

SECRETS of the historic Wincobank Hill in Sheffield will be laid bare at a free event on Thursday at 7pm,

The Upper Wincobank Chapel, Wincobank Avenue, is the venue for an illustrated talk with the Friends of Wincobank Hill.

It will cover the Iron Age hill fort, the ancient woodland, the charcoal burners, the mines and the tips of Wincobank Hill. Admission is free and there will be a raffle in aid of Friends of Wincobank Hill. For more information contact Adam Goodall, Woodlands Officer by email on adam.goodall@sheffield.gov.uk

From: http://www.thestar.co.uk/community/secrets_to_be_laid_bare_1_3634620

Talk - Gothic Architecture in South Yorkshire (Blyth)

South Yorkshire has masterpieces of Gothic architecture!

An ancient parish church has usually undergone redevelopments through the centuries. The evolution of old churches can be read from the style of arches, doorways and windows.

We often talk about Decorated, Perpendicular or Early English - but what do these styles look like, and how can you spot them?

Join celebrated local heritage speaker Pat McLaughlin and find out more.

The talk will last around 2 hours, and refreshments will be available.

Date: Wednesday 23rd March 2011
Time: 1:30pm
Venue: Blyth Barnby Memorial Hall (High Street Blyth, S81 8EW)
Cost: £1 per person (pay on the door)

For more information about this talk please contact Pat McLaughlin on 0845 6529634 or email pat@heritageinspired.org.uk

From: http://www.heritageinspired.org.uk/events.php?action=details&id=449

Monday 17th January Talk Details

THE NORTHERN BRIGANTINE TRACKWAY, AND HOW IT PASSES THROUGH THE RIVERS OF THE IDLE; TORNE; DON; DEARNE; OUSE; & AIRE by Kenneth Elliff

Ancient man, ancient Britain and the Roman invasion of the kingdom of the Brigantes. The trackway that led to the killing fields of the Humber line: from Vikings, Saxons and Normans and why the ‘harrying of the north’ took place. The Geographical Gateway through the Gap of the Don.

Oldcotes Village Hall 19:30 Members Entry £2, Non-members Entry £3.