About the Society
The Stevenage Society for Local History meets monthly from September to May at the Museum unless otherwise stated.
Doors open at 7.30pm for an informal chat with the formal meeting starting at 8pm.
Society Programme for 2009 - 10
September 14th 2009 - “The Hitchin Boys’ School”
by Terry Ransome
October 12th 2009 - “Researching the Royal Palaces”
by Lee Prosser
November 9th 2009 - “Family History”
by Owen Welch
December 14th 2009 - Christmas Function (Members only)
plus “How it all Began” by Rose Hall
January 11th 2010 - “The Pride of Nottingham comes to Stevenage”
by June Pitcher
February 8th 2010 - “The 18-month Wonder”
by David Yorke
March 8th 2010 - “The Stevenage Old Town Vets”
by Margaret Ashby
April 12th 2010 - “Stevenage in World War One”
by Claire Sutton
May 10th 2010 - Annual General Meeting, plus - “The Appleton-Special ”
by John Amess
Society Officers
Chairman - Pauline Maryan
Hon. Secretary - Colin Killick
Hon. Treasurer - Jenny Moules
Museum Representative - Claire Sutton
Committee members - Kath Pope, Gywnneth Grimwood, Iris Tomlin, Anne Rowley and John Amess
Membership Subscriptions
- Individual membership £10
- Senior citizens, students and unwaged £9
- Single event membership £2.50 (turn up and pay on the day)
- Corporate membership £20
To find out more about joining the society please telephone Colin Killick on 01438 358 679.
Aim of the Society
The aim of the Society is to promote and encourage interest in the history of Stevenage and the surrounding area.
Society activities include:
- research into the origin and development of local buildings, crafts and trades
- arranging exhibitions, short courses, lectures and visits to sites of local interest
- the publication of booklets and information sheets
- supporting the work of Stevenage Museum
- and encouraging the conservation of historic features within the town.