2026 Programme
This 2026 programme is also available as a PDF file. Click here to access it.
January 13th — A TOASTMASTER’S TALE
Geoffrey Harris – a modern toastmaster with an old-fashioned courtesy!
February 10th— RICHARD III – THE KING UNDER THE CAR PARK
Mathew Morris, archaeologist, tells the remarkable story of how a 500 years old mystery was solved.
February 17th — ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – in the Onyx Room
March 10th — ANNUAL QUIZ NIGHT
The return of our popular General Knowledge Quiz with prizes for the winning table.
April 14th — STAMFORD AND THE GREAT CECIL
Mike Burton tells the fascinating story of Stamford, Burghley House and William Cecil, chief advisor to Queen Elizabeth I.
May 12th — FROM CHOIRBOY TO CONDUCTOR
A fascinating personal story by Keith Green – musician, organist, choirmaster, actor plus more!
June 9th — THE HOUSE THAT MARY BUILT
Caroline Taylor discusses women and country house building in the 19th C in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.
July 14th — KIBWORTH HARCOURT POST MILL – A HISTORY
In this illustrated talk, Graham Watts discusses this mill in particular, and the importance socially of mills.
August 11th — LOCAL MAPS – THE BIG PICTURE
Michael Weedon uses maps from the archives to reveal this fascinating local history in a novel way.
September 8th — PRICING AND PROVENANCE
Penny Harris, valuer and auctioneer for Gildings in Market Harborough, with a thought provoking and entertaining presentation.
October 13th — THE ARCHITECTURE AND HISTORY OF SOCIAL HOUSING
Dr Colin Cohen discusses almshouses to workhouses to council houses in London.
November 10th — THE RISE AND DECLINE OF THE COACHING TRADE IN MARKET HARBOROUGH
Dr Len Holden expands upon this historically important subject in our local area.
December 9th — TANK BANKS OF WW1
Helen Frost’s illustrated talk will use contemporary accounts, music and archival materials to recreate the excitement these travelling tanks brought to towns and cities across the UK.
The 2026 programme is now available as a PDF file. Click here to access it.