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 17th February 2021
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 May 2021
7.30 pm AGM in Village Hall, followed by
8.00 pm Edgar Mobbs and Walter Tull
A talk by Graham McKechnie
£2 members. £3 non members
Wednesday 17th March 2021
8:00 pm Village Hall
Meet the Victorians
A presentation with costumes and artefacts by Past Alive
£2 members. £3 non members
Wednesday 17th February 2021
8:00 pm Village Hall
The History of Harlestone House and Park
An illustrated talk by Martin Izzard
£2 members. £3 non members
Wednesday 17th March 2021
8:00 pm Village Hall
Meet the Victorians
A presentation with costumes and artefacts by Past Alive
£2 members. £3 non members
Wednesday 19th May 2021
7.30 pm AGM in Village Hall, followed by
8.00 pm Edgar Mobbs and Walter Tull
A talk by Graham McKechnie
£2 members. £3 non members
Previous Meetings
Wednesday 16th December 2020
7:30 pm on Zoom
Northampton in Winter
An illustrated talk by Jon-Paul Carr.
Free. Everyone welcome.
Email slhs@spratton.com to register and receive Zoom code
Wednesday 21st October 2020
7.30 pm on Zoom
Discoveries, Tales and Curiosities from Spratton’s History
An illustrated talk by Crawford Craig and Enid Jarvis
Free. Everyone welcome.
Email slhs@spratton.com to register and receive Zoom code
Wednesday 20th May 2020
7.30 pm AGM on Zoom
8.00 pm “The Glory of the Garden”
A talk by Mike Brown
£2 members. £3 non members
8.00 pm talk Cancelled due to Covid 19
Wednesday 19th February 2020
8.00 pm Village Hall
“The History and Development of Abington Park”
A talk by David Shrewsbury
£2 members. £3 non members
Wednesday 20th November 2019
8.00 pm Village Hall
“Kinky Boots”
A talk by Steve Pateman
£2 members. £3 non members
Wednesday 28th August 2019
2:00 pm Visit to Stanford Hall
Visit to Stanford Hall, near Swinford, Leicestershire LE17 6DH. Self drive. Meet in forecourt for guided tour of house and garden at 2 pm. Café available for afternoon tea if required . Food to be ordered in advance.
£5 per person (this includes SLHS subsidy of £3.50)
Book in advance: 01604 820787
Wednesday 15th May 2019
7.30 pm AGM in the Village Hall
8.00 Speaker
7.30 pm AGM followed by
8.00 pm “A Working Canal Family”
A talk by Barry Watson
£2 members. £3 non members
Wednesday 18th November 2020
7.30 pm on Zoom
The Must-Sees of Cambridge
A virtual tour of Cambridge by Murray Jacobs, Green Badge Guide
Free. Everyone welcome.
Email slhs@spratton.com to register and receive Zoom code
Wednesday 5th August 2020
Meet outside Christ Church 7.00 pm. £3 per person.
The Architecture of Alexander Ellis Anderson
Guided walk in Abington with Rob Kendall
Book in advance with Hazel: 01604 820787
CANCELLED – COVID 19
Wednesday 18th March 2020
8.00 pm Village Hall
“The Eleanor Crosses”
A talk by Chris Rowe
£2 members. £3 non members
Wednesday 11th December 2019
8.00 pm Village Hall
“Theatres and Entertainment in Northampton ”
A talk by Rob Kendall. Wine and mince pies.
£2 members. £3 non members
Wednesday 16th October 2019
8.00 pm Village Hall
“The History of Folk Music”
Andrew Castley and 7 live performers
£2 members. £3 non members
Wednesday 24th July 2019
7:00 pm Ghosts and Spectres of Old Northampton
Guided tour with Ruth Thomas
£3 per person. Meet outside Guildhall, Northampton
Book in advance: 01604 820787
Wednesday 16th December 2020
7:30 pm on Zoom
Northampton in Winter
An illustrated talk by Jon-Paul Carr.
Free. Everyone welcome.
Email slhs@spratton.com to register and receive Zoom code
Wednesday 18th November 2020
7.30 pm on Zoom
The Must-Sees of Cambridge
A virtual tour of Cambridge by Murray Jacobs, Green Badge Guide
Free. Everyone welcome.
Email slhs@spratton.com to register and receive Zoom code
Wednesday 21st October 2020
7.30 pm on Zoom
Discoveries, Tales and Curiosities from Spratton’s History
An illustrated talk by Crawford Craig and Enid Jarvis
Free. Everyone welcome.
Email slhs@spratton.com to register and receive Zoom code
Wednesday 5th August 2020
Meet outside Christ Church 7.00 pm. £3 per person.
The Architecture of Alexander Ellis Anderson
Guided walk in Abington with Rob Kendall
Book in advance with Hazel: 01604 820787
CANCELLED – COVID 19
Wednesday 20th May 2020
7.30 pm AGM on Zoom
8.00 pm “The Glory of the Garden”
A talk by Mike Brown
£2 members. £3 non members
8.00 pm talk Cancelled due to Covid 19
Wednesday 18th March 2020
8.00 pm Village Hall
“The Eleanor Crosses”
A talk by Chris Rowe
£2 members. £3 non members
Wednesday 19th February 2020
8.00 pm Village Hall
“The History and Development of Abington Park”
A talk by David Shrewsbury
£2 members. £3 non members
Wednesday 11th December 2019
8.00 pm Village Hall
“Theatres and Entertainment in Northampton ”
A talk by Rob Kendall. Wine and mince pies.
£2 members. £3 non members
Wednesday 20th November 2019
8.00 pm Village Hall
“Kinky Boots”
A talk by Steve Pateman
£2 members. £3 non members
Wednesday 16th October 2019
8.00 pm Village Hall
“The History of Folk Music”
Andrew Castley and 7 live performers
£2 members. £3 non members
Wednesday 28th August 2019
2:00 pm Visit to Stanford Hall
Visit to Stanford Hall, near Swinford, Leicestershire LE17 6DH. Self drive. Meet in forecourt for guided tour of house and garden at 2 pm. Café available for afternoon tea if required . Food to be ordered in advance.
£5 per person (this includes SLHS subsidy of £3.50)
Book in advance: 01604 820787
Wednesday 24th July 2019
7:00 pm Ghosts and Spectres of Old Northampton
Guided tour with Ruth Thomas
£3 per person. Meet outside Guildhall, Northampton
Book in advance: 01604 820787
Wednesday 15th May 2019
7.30 pm AGM in the Village Hall
8.00 Speaker
7.30 pm AGM followed by
8.00 pm “A Working Canal Family”
A talk by Barry Watson
£2 members. £3 non members