Event - Segelocum (Worksop)

The next Priories Historical Society meeting is on Thursday September 5th at 19.30 - a talk on the Roman town of Segelocum by Emily Gillott of Nottinghamshire County Council's Community Archaeology team.

Come and hear of the historical settlement of Segelocum on the river Trent, now more commonly known as Littleborough, the town was one of the biggest in Roman Nottinghamshire

The talk starts at 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 - Segelocum 2nd date added (Retford)

Retford Library have asked us to run the talk again on 17th April, at 7pm.  So if you have missed out on a space on the talk in February, make sure you get yourself booked on the one in April!  To book a place please call Retford Library on 01777 708 724.  There is a 50p charge to cover refreshments.

Events - Local History Events at Worksop and Retford Library

Weds 27th February 2013, 7pm at Retford Library
“Segelocum…grains of history”
The modesty of the small hamlet of Littleborough belies its grander Roman past when it was the eminent town of Segelocum. Community Archaeologists draw upon their research and archaeological work in this area to give us a fascinating glimpse of Roman life. They will also be bringing finds from the area including Roman sherds of pottery.
Cost: 50p for refreshments
Early booking essential - call the library on 01777 708724

Weds 27th March 2013, 2 – 3pm at Retford Library
“The History, Stories, and Scenery of the Chesterfield Canal”
Come along and hear more about this important aspect of the area’s history, and experience a virtual tour of the canal from Ranby, running through Retford, to West Stockwith.
Cost: 50p for refreshments
Early booking essential - call the library on 01777 708724

Thurs 11 April 2013, 2 – 4pm in Worksop Library’s Local Studies area
“Family History Scrapbooking”
Bring children to this free craft activity, and help them make a scrapbook about their family and home, using the library’s local history resources including old Worksop photographs, maps, and newspaper archives
Cost: Free
Booking advised - call the library on 01909 535353


28 June - 24 July 2013, library opening hours, in Worksop Library's Gallery
Exhibition: "Artistic Impressions of the Dukeries"
Featuring local scenes by Worksop artists, including paintings by renowned Worksop artist James Baldock (on loan from Bassetlaw Museum)
Cost: Free
No booking required

Thursday 4 July 2013, 2 - 3pm at Worksop Library
"Emma Wilmot's Sketches of the Dukeries" - Talk by Dr Richard Gaunt (University of Nottingham)
A fascinating insight into the life and times of Emma Wilmot, who resided in Worksop in the 1840s as wife of the Duke of Newcastle’s agent. Learn more about this little-known artist of well-known Dukeries scenes
Cost: £3.00 (includes refreshments)
Booking essential: To book your place, call the library on 01909 535353

Summer School Holidays (date TBC) in Retford Library’s Local Studies area
“Family History Scrapbooking”
Bring children to this free craft activity, and help them make a scrapbook about their family and home, using the library’s local history resources including old Retford photographs, maps, and newspaper archives
Cost: Free
Booking advised – for date/time info, call the library on 01777 708724

30 August - 25 September 2013, library opening hours, in Worksop Library's Gallery
Exhibition: "Worksop's Industrial Heritage"
An exhibition of old photographs from the library's Local Studies collection, as well as ephemera and artefacts from Bassetlaw Museum.
Cost: Free
No booking required

In association with Heritage Open Days 12 - 15 September 2013...
“Heritage Walk: Tour of Worksop's Industrial Heritage Sites"
Date and Time TBC
A short guided tour, visiting sites which have played an important role in Worksop's industrial development. Followed by refreshments and a chance to explore hidden treasures of Worksop Library’s Local Studies collection.
Cost: Free
Booking essential - for date and time information, call the library on 01909 535353

Talk - Segelocum (Retford)

Lorraine and Emily from Nottinghamshire County Councils Community Archaeology team will be giving a talk at Retford Library on the Roman town of Segelocum.  It's on the 27th Feb at 7pm and is open to all.

 

To book a place please call Retford Library on 01777 708 724.  There is a 50p charge to cover refreshments.

Trent Vale Archaeology Blog

As part of the Community Archaeology project on the river Trent the Trent Vale Landscape Partnership runs a blog with regular updates on their projects of this historic landscape which still has remains from prehistory to medieval and beyond.  Their latest blog covers the work done around Knaith the other weekend, the new mosaics at Gainsborough and recent work at Littleborough:

The latest instalment is available at: http://trentvale.wordpress.com/