All meetings, unless otherwise    stated, are held at Wallerscote Community School at 7.30 pm on the second Tuesday of the month.

Programme 2012 - 2013

2012

11th September

Tony Bostock

Former Chairman CLHA

         Chairman Northwich & District Heritage Society

http://www.tonybostock.com/

"Cheshire Knights and their Ladies"

A look at some of the wonderful monumental effigies to be found in Cheshire churches

9th October

Professor Ian Morison

Gresham Professor, Optical Astronomy, Jodrell Bank

 "The Story of Jodrell Bank"

13th November

Tony Barratt

Cheshire History Enthusiast

"Cheshire Airfields"

11th December - Christmas Party

Idris Evans

Speaker, Entertainer, Commentator, Broadcaster, Author

"Wise Words and Country Ways"

Please note that this is a private party for members and their guests. An additional charge for food will be payable. Venue to be confirmed.

2013

8th January

John Doughty

Registered Tour Guide

Retired Teacher and Lecturer

Member of the Institute of Tourist Guiding,

Accredited Guide of the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry

"Noted for Fresh Air and Fun"

How did an 18th century village named after a peat-stained stream become the ‘’famous seaside place called Blackpool’’?

12th February

Dr Keith Mclay

Associate Dean of Humanities and Head of History and Archaeology, Chester University

"John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough: Soldier and Politician"

12th March - Annual General Meeting

Judy Popley

Amateur historian and plant event organiser at stately homes

"Secrets of a Cheshire Parish – High Legh"

Judy Popley moved to Cheshire over 35 years ago from Yorkshire but still retains strong contacts with her roots. Having worked at Granada Television where she met her husband, she then worked for over 10 years at Tatton Park and then Arley Hall. Judy got her historical interest from her father, and researched the history of High Legh when her family moved into the Parish. Judy now runs her own event business organising specialist plant fairs at inspirational gardens and stately homes in the North and is constantly researching for new talks

9th April

Dr Rob Philpott

  Head of Archaeology, National Museums of Liverpool

"The Huxley Viking Silver Hoard"

The Huxley Hoard is a collection of Viking silver that was buried for safekeeping, but was never retrieved. The 21 bracelets and one ingot were discovered near Huxley in Cheshire in 2004. The hoard is owned jointly by Chester Grosvenor Museum, Cheshire Museums Service and National Museums Liverpool.

More… http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/mol/visit/galleries/history/huxley-hoard.aspx

14th May

Philip Littlemore

Amateur Local and Family Historian

Has traced his own family history back to early 15th century. Has also researched history of Aston Church and a little slave girl who is buried there.

"The Littlemores: a Frodsham Yeoman Family"

Talk covers nearly 300 years of his family history from early 1400’s right through Civil War in Cheshire and how it affected them.

11th June

Bernard Dennis MBE, Hon MI Ex

Member of British Longbow Society

http://www.bernarddennis.co.uk/

"Thomas Egerton: Keeper of the Queen’s Conscience"

The life and times of Sir Thomas Egerton (1540 - 1617) is detailed in this captivating presentation. Thomas was born illegitimately in Cheshire and rose to the highest positions under the rule of Queen Elizabeth I and thereafter, King James I. Sir Thomas is buried in Bernard's home village of Dodleston, near to Chester. After more than five years' research, Bernard gives a unique insight into the life of an influential confidant, lawyer, landowner and spymaster that history has overlooked.

More … http://www.bernarddennis.co.uk/thomas-egerton

9th July

Members of the Digitising Committee

Weaverham History Society

"Weaverham’s Archives"