The Reverend Farrar as well as being a vicar in the Botesdale area had an interest in recording it's history taking many photographs that are now of historical interest. Charles Partridge a resident of Stowmarket had similar interests and did much family history research. One of his most notable achievements was transcribing the early parish […]
A recently discovered rare and significant 13th century document in Suffolk Archives throws light on a local building project here in Stowupland to rebuild the now gone Thorney Hall. Local workmen and sources of building materials are named along with costs. Val along with Cliff Wyard transcribed and translated the document from the latin and […]
] There will be a short AGM before the talk
"The Worlingworth Jubilee Feast" by Geoff Robinson In this jubilee year Geoff will look at how a Suffolk village celebrated the jubilee of George III in 1810. A painting of the event can be seen in Worlingworth church.
The Middle Ages have been dismissed by many historians as a lawless period in which rival gangs of retainers terrorized the countryside but was this the reality?
Join us to see items from Stowupland Local history Group Archive showing how we celebrated the Queens coronation and previous jubilees and some of Stowupland's Pastimes in the last 70 years
Unfortunately the Soil Sisters talk has had to be postponed. Instead we welcome Pip Wright, who as all our members know is always humorous, informative and interesting. This picture is nothing to do with Pip's talk but shows Pip's father when he was head teacher at our school. See you all then Members - £1 […]
“Museum of East Anglian Life to Food Museum" by Lisa Harris The museum has been a feature of Stowmarket life for over 50 years. Stowupland Farmer Jack Carter's collection of old farm tools and artefacts formed the core of the original collection. The Suffolk Local History Council with Jack as chairman at the time played […]
During WWII women were called on to work in areas traditionally reserved for men such as agriculture - here in Stowupland the women stayed at a hostel on Columbine Hall farm where they were trained. Nicky has researched the WLA over many years, she will also be bringing along examples of WLA uniforms.
Pubs always seem to attract more than their fair share of ghost stories!
John Day of the East Anglian TraditionalArts Centre will talk about thecounty's lesser-known artists as well as Constable and Gainsborough.
For our end of year talk we look back at one of TVs best loved comedy series its stars and locations.
