Peterborough & Distric Family History Society

Programme


Meetings are held the 1st Wednesday of the month unless otherwise stated.
Visitors are welcome to come and ‘dip a toe in the water’. There is no charge.

2012
4 January
Members’ Evening
Members share their research problems and successes
1 February
Dr T J Walker: A Victorian Surgeon in Peterborough
Liz St Hill Davies talk about the first man to be given the freedom of the City
7 March
The Whittlesey Straw Bear Festival
Brian Kell tells the story behind this local event
4 April
The Baker Perkins Company
Rita McKenzie talks about the origins of the company
2 May
AGM
6 June
Visit to Oundle School
An insight into how a major public school is run
4 July
Victorian Pupil Teachers
Anne Sinmonds on this indispensible education role
1 August
Visit to Holmewood Hall
The history of what is now a local conference centre
5 September
Priestgate Folk
Learn about some of the residence of this central and ancient Peterborough street from Tina Clayton
3 October
The ex-Honourable Member
The family history research of former MP William Powell
7 November
Family Heirlooms
The stories behind members’ treasured possessions
5 December
Christmas Social

Last Updated on: 28 November, 2011
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