Bridgescapes – 11th February 2025
Bruce Keith will take us on a personal journey through history celebrating Scotland’s bridge-building heritage. Click on the image to see more Scottish bridges. <<Return to meetings contents list
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Soups to Suspenders – 14th January 2025
Mike Stroud will tell us about the two Symington brothers who moved from Scotland, in the early 19th century, to Market Harborough to set up what was to become two large international companies. Both companies were wildly diverse in nature and went in different directions to achieve what was two of the most successful Market Harborough employers, employing hundreds of people in and around the area.The story will tell of both sides of Symingtons – Corsets and Food manufacturers, and
The Battle of Naseby – 13th February 2024
We welcome back Dr Len Holden, local historian and one of our most popular speakers, as he returns to view the battle through the lens of Harborough Movie Makers in what promises to be a most interesting evening. How did our local Harborough Movie Makers consider the decisive Battle of Naseby fought on 14th June 1645 during the English Civil War? Come along and find out. <<Return to meetings contents list
Annual General Meeting – 27th February 2024
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – in the Onyx Room This is your opportunity to hear the report on 2023, including the financial report, and elect the committee. After the formal AGM we always have a general discussion on the future of LHG and where we go from here. It is your opportunity to have your say and put forward your suggestions. As with most AGMs the turn out is usually low, but the committee would appreciate your input and support. Don’t
The Land Army of World War One – 9th January 2024
We are all familiar with the stoic work of the Women’s Land Army in WWII. Early last year LHG member Deborah Seabrook gave us an excellent talk on the subject and we have Pat Fox’s wonderful reminiscences in her book ‘Bless ‘Em All: Life in the Woman’s Land Army in Lubenham’. However, how many of us know about the similar organisation in World War I when 23,000 women were recruited to work full time on the land, replacing male farmers