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 20th October 2021
8:00 pm Village Hall
Bassett-Lowke
An illustrated talk by Rob Kendall
(An overview of Bassett-Lowke’s family and business with especial regard to 78 Derngate)
£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 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 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 January 2022
7:30 pm via Zoom
Occupations of Old Spratton
An illustrated talk by Crawford Craig & Enid Jarvis on Zoom
Free
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 20th October 2021
8:00 pm Village Hall
Bassett-Lowke
An illustrated talk by Rob Kendall
(An overview of Bassett-Lowke’s family and business with especial regard to 78 Derngate)
£2 members. £3 non-members
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 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 19th January 2022
7:30 pm via Zoom
Occupations of Old Spratton
An illustrated talk by Crawford Craig & Enid Jarvis on Zoom
Free
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 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
Previous Meetings
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
Wednesday 17th February 2021
7:30 pm on Zoom
Some of the Lost Houses of Northamptonshire
An illustrated talk by Douglas Goddard
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 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 17th March 2021
7:30 pm on Zoom
The Eleanor Crosses
An illustrated talk by Chris Rowe.
Free. Everyone welcome.
Email slhs@spratton.com to register and receive Zoom code
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 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
Wednesday 17th March 2021
7:30 pm on Zoom
The Eleanor Crosses
An illustrated talk by Chris Rowe.
Free. Everyone welcome.
Email slhs@spratton.com to register and receive Zoom code
Wednesday 17th February 2021
7:30 pm on Zoom
Some of the Lost Houses of Northamptonshire
An illustrated talk by Douglas Goddard
Free. Everyone welcome.
Email slhs@spratton.com to register and receive Zoom code
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