Events

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.

In 1338 Richard de Amoundeville claimed the ownership of the market, St Osyth Priory, the rightful owners contested this claim.

Violet Jessop of Great Ashfield survived the sinking of the Titanic, just one event in her exciting life. There will be copies of bboks written by Elspeth's for sale at the meeting.

In 1812 an appeal went out to set up a school in each parish. Stowmarket responded to this appeal and built a school that ran until 1913