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 2010 - 11
13 September 2010 - "Sandy and Potton Railway"
by George Howe
11 October 2010 - "Stevenage at War, 1939-1945"
by John Amess
8 November 2010 - "Memories of Hitchin"
by Chris Brown
13 December 2010 - Christmas function (Members only)
10 January 2011 - "A Silk Purse from a Pig’s Nose?"
by Robin Webb
14 February 2011 - Local History Evening
14 March 2011 - "Researches at Kensington Palace"
by Lee Prosser
11 April 2011 - "The Reeve’s Tale"
by Hugh Granger
9 May 2011 - Annual General Meeting and local history talk to be arranged
Society Officers
Chairman - Pauline Maryan
Hon. Secretary - Colin Killick
Hon. Treasurer - Jenny Moules
Museum Representative - Ruth Stratton
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.