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
Before the building work started on this new estate a thorough archaeological survey was carried out by Cotswold Archaeology. Archaeologists we on the site for some time and discovered significant indications of a mediaeval settlement. Martin will reveal the interesting evidence that was found of occupation and hopefully will be able to bring along some […]
A display using our archive material to reflect how Stowupland's parishioners celebrated royal events and relating life in Stowupland to Royal Reigns. Test your knowledge of Stowupland with our Royal Tribute Quiz. Free event, open to all bring along your friends, family and neighbours.
Stowmarket's church (which once was shared with Stowupland) has had at least 4 spires, some having to be taken down because of disrepair and one being blown down in the early 18th century. The church's bells which are currently away for maintenance have on equally interesting story to tell.
Volunteers from Woolpit's small museum will take us around the village recounting the history of some of the village's buildings. We will meet in the church and finish up at the museum. As numbers will be limited please let us know if you would like to come along. We will try to arrange lifts for […]
