Our programme for lectures, walks and visits for this year is below. All members and vistors are very welcome. Please book in advance for walks and visits with the Programme Secretary at programme@sprattonhistory.org
The new programme for the forthcoming year will be announced at the AGM held annually in May and posted here immediately afterwards.
Download the popular Heritage Trail walk through the village. This can be made individually, or guided for groups by arrangement
We welcome suggestions for inclusion in future programme seasons from lecturers. Subjects preferred include key historical events in Northamptomshire or ideally on subjects concerning Spratton's and its surroundings.
To find the Village Hall in School Road on Google Maps click here
Next Meetings
Wednesday 24th August 2022
7 pm
The Architecture of Alexander Ellis Anderson
Guided walk in Abington with Rob Kendall
Meet at corner of Christ Church/Thursby Rd. £5 per person. Self drive.
Book in advance with Hazel: 01604 820787
Wednesday 16th November 2022
7:30 pm Village Hall
The History of Hallowe’en
An illustrated talk by Steve Dimmer
£2 members. £3 non-members
Wednesday 18th January 2023
7:30 pm via Zoom
People of Old Spratton
An illustrated talk by Crawford Craig & Enid Jarvis on Zoom
Free
Wednesday 17th May 2023
7:00 pm A G M Village Hall
7:30 pm Speaker
Luxury Accommodation – The History of the Orient Express
A talk by Colin Rowe
£2 members. £3 non-members
Wednesday 19th October 2022
7:30 pm Village Hall
A History of Royal Fotheringhay
An illustrated talk by Douglas Goddard
£2 members. £3 non-members
Wednesday 7th December 2022
7:30 pm Village Hall
Scenes from Northampton Past
Films shown by the Northants Film Archive Trust
£2 members. £3 non-members
Christmas refreshments
Wednesday 15th March 2023
7:30 pm Village Hall
The Adventures of Prince Rupert of the Rhine
An talk by Christine Rowe
£2 members. £3 non-members
Wednesday 24th August 2022
7 pm
The Architecture of Alexander Ellis Anderson
Guided walk in Abington with Rob Kendall
Meet at corner of Christ Church/Thursby Rd. £5 per person. Self drive.
Book in advance with Hazel: 01604 820787
Wednesday 19th October 2022
7:30 pm Village Hall
A History of Royal Fotheringhay
An illustrated talk by Douglas Goddard
£2 members. £3 non-members
Wednesday 16th November 2022
7:30 pm Village Hall
The History of Hallowe’en
An illustrated talk by Steve Dimmer
£2 members. £3 non-members
Wednesday 7th December 2022
7:30 pm Village Hall
Scenes from Northampton Past
Films shown by the Northants Film Archive Trust
£2 members. £3 non-members
Christmas refreshments
Wednesday 18th January 2023
7:30 pm via Zoom
People of Old Spratton
An illustrated talk by Crawford Craig & Enid Jarvis on Zoom
Free
Wednesday 15th March 2023
7:30 pm Village Hall
The Adventures of Prince Rupert of the Rhine
An talk by Christine Rowe
£2 members. £3 non-members
Wednesday 17th May 2023
7:00 pm A G M Village Hall
7:30 pm Speaker
Luxury Accommodation – The History of the Orient Express
A talk by Colin Rowe
£2 members. £3 non-members
Previous Meetings
Monday 8th August 2022
12 noon
Summer outing to Chester House Estate.
Buffet lunch and talk about development of the site, followed by walking tour of grounds.
Self drive. £10 per person.
Book in advance with Hazel 01604 820787
Wednesday 16th March 2022
8:00 pm Village Hall
The History of Harlestone House and Park
An illustrated talk by Martin Izzard
£2 members. £3 non-members
Wednesday 15th December 2021
8:00 pm Village Hall
Films of Old Northampton (incl. Merry Comrades) shown by the Northants Film Archive Trust
£2 members. £3 non-members
Christmas refreshments
Wednesday 20th October 2021
8:00 pm Village Hall
Bassett-Lowke
An illustrated talk by Christine Sanderson
(An overview of Bassett-Lowke’s family and business with especial regard to 78 Derngate)
£2 members. £3 non-members
Wednesday 18th May 2022
7:30 pm AGM Village Hall followed by
8:00 pm The Glory of the Garden
An illustrated talk about Victorian and Edwardian gardens by Mike Brown
£2 members. £3 non-members
Wednesday 19th January 2022
7:30 pm via Zoom
Occupations of Old Spratton
An illustrated talk by Crawford Craig & Enid Jarvis on Zoom
Free
Wednesday 17th November 2021
8:00 pm Village Hall
By Their Dress Divided
A talk about fashion and clothing in the Civil War by Patricia Heed
£2 members. £3 non-members
Wednesday 19th May 2021
7.00 pm AGM on Zoom, followed by
7:30 pm Sportsmen who went to War: Edgar Mobbs and Walter Tull
An illustrated talk by Graham McKechnie.
Free. Everyone welcome.
Email slhs@spratton.com to register and receive Zoom code
Monday 8th August 2022
12 noon
Summer outing to Chester House Estate.
Buffet lunch and talk about development of the site, followed by walking tour of grounds.
Self drive. £10 per person.
Book in advance with Hazel 01604 820787
Wednesday 18th May 2022
7:30 pm AGM Village Hall followed by
8:00 pm The Glory of the Garden
An illustrated talk about Victorian and Edwardian gardens by Mike Brown
£2 members. £3 non-members
Wednesday 16th March 2022
8:00 pm Village Hall
The History of Harlestone House and Park
An illustrated talk by Martin Izzard
£2 members. £3 non-members
Wednesday 19th January 2022
7:30 pm via Zoom
Occupations of Old Spratton
An illustrated talk by Crawford Craig & Enid Jarvis on Zoom
Free
Wednesday 15th December 2021
8:00 pm Village Hall
Films of Old Northampton (incl. Merry Comrades) shown by the Northants Film Archive Trust
£2 members. £3 non-members
Christmas refreshments
Wednesday 17th November 2021
8:00 pm Village Hall
By Their Dress Divided
A talk about fashion and clothing in the Civil War by Patricia Heed
£2 members. £3 non-members
Wednesday 20th October 2021
8:00 pm Village Hall
Bassett-Lowke
An illustrated talk by Christine Sanderson
(An overview of Bassett-Lowke’s family and business with especial regard to 78 Derngate)
£2 members. £3 non-members
Wednesday 19th May 2021
7.00 pm AGM on Zoom, followed by
7:30 pm Sportsmen who went to War: Edgar Mobbs and Walter Tull
An illustrated talk by Graham McKechnie.
Free. Everyone welcome.
Email slhs@spratton.com to register and receive Zoom code