SLHS was founded in 1999 with the aim of bringing together people with an interest in the history of the Spratton and the surrounding area.

• Holds meetings six times a year - most with speakers
  
  
• Encourages members to carry out their own research which can then be archived
  
  
• Archives old photographs, maps and drawings on computer - about 2000 currently
  
  
• Holds a Spratton family database of some 5000 individuals covering the main families residing in the village in the 19th century
  
  
• Holds exhibitions of archive material.
  
  
• Records memories of elderly people about Spratton in 20th century
  
  
• Collaborates with other societies, giving illustrated talks
  
  
• Gives guided tours of the church and village to overseas visitors and other societies
  
  
• Applies for and receives grants to carry out its work
  
  
• In 2005 published a 132 page book "Spratton - A Village History" and a CD containing village photographs and the family database
  
  
• In 2007 published a 56 page book "Memories of Old Spratton", a companion volume to "Spratton - A Village History"
  
  
• In 2009 published a book on "The Farming History of Spratton 1766-1914"
  
  

Membership costs £5 single and £7.50 family, and anyone with an interest in Spratton is very welcome. The new programme is available in May each year. For an application form, please contact SLHS at 9 Church Road, Spratton. 01604 821260