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:The Society has a substantial archive of memories, documents and photographs. It is always pleased to receive such items of local interest which can add more to the overall portrait of Gretton in the past. In normal circumstances, meetings are held at Gretton Village Hall. | :The Society has a substantial archive of memories, documents and photographs. It is always pleased to receive such items of local interest which can add more to the overall portrait of Gretton in the past. In normal circumstances, meetings are held at Gretton Village Hall. | ||
'''Guilsborough Historical History''' <br> | '''Guilsborough Historical History''' <br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1695844850674183 Guilsborough Historical Society] | ||
:The Society collects and shares material about the history of Guilsborough, including illustrations such as photographs and post cards. The period covered ranges from the far past to more recent times that are still within living memory. Its active Facebook group had over 360 members in April 2021. | :The Society collects and shares material about the history of Guilsborough, including illustrations such as photographs and post cards. The period covered ranges from the far past to more recent times that are still within living memory. Its active Facebook group had over 360 members in April 2021. | ||
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'''Naseby Village History'''<br>Email: [mailto:francis@howcutt.org Naseby Village History]<br> | '''Naseby Village History'''<br>Email: [mailto:francis@howcutt.org Naseby Village History]<br> | ||
Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/281123939759600 Naseby Village History, Northamptonshire] | |||
:This Facebook group was launched in June 2020 for anyone interested in the history of the village of Naseby and the people who have lived there. Over 250 members had joined by April 2021. A regular stream of posts shares the results of research, memories and pictures. The group fosters cooperation as members reach out with their questions and answers. | :This Facebook group was launched in June 2020 for anyone interested in the history of the village of Naseby and the people who have lived there. Over 250 members had joined by April 2021. A regular stream of posts shares the results of research, memories and pictures. The group fosters cooperation as members reach out with their questions and answers. | ||
'''Northampton Old Faces'''<br> | '''Northampton Old Faces'''<br> | ||
Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1444977242404160/ Northampton Old Faces] | |||
:Group with more than 28,000 members sharing a massive collection of photographs and memories relating to Northampton and its people. Posting are mainly, but not exclusively, from the 20th century. | :Group with more than 28,000 members sharing a massive collection of photographs and memories relating to Northampton and its people. Posting are mainly, but not exclusively, from the 20th century. | ||
'''Northampton Photos & Social History'''<br> | '''Northampton Photos & Social History'''<br> | ||
Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/northamptonphotos/ Northampton Photos & Social History] | |||
:Group of more than 13,000 members covering Northampton and nearby areas. It is allied to Northampton Old Faces group and also showcases a wide range of pictures and memories. | :Group of more than 13,000 members covering Northampton and nearby areas. It is allied to Northampton Old Faces group and also showcases a wide range of pictures and memories. | ||
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'''Pitsford Past and Present'''<br> | '''Pitsford Past and Present'''<br> | ||
Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/pitsford Pitsford Past and Present]<br> | |||
:This group of some 260 members shares pictures, memories and history of Pitsford and the people who have lived there, mainly but not exclusively from the 20th century. | :This group of some 260 members shares pictures, memories and history of Pitsford and the people who have lived there, mainly but not exclusively from the 20th century. | ||
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'''Welford and Sulby Historical Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:wright22@skynet.co.uk wright22@skynet.co.uk]<br> | '''Welford and Sulby Historical Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:wright22@skynet.co.uk wright22@skynet.co.uk]<br> | ||
Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/211760366142688/ Welford and Sulby Historical Society] | |||
:The Society focuses on acquiring, cataloguing, contextualising and making available information and items of historical interest relating to Welford and Sulby. Since it was launched in 2018, we have attracted a good turnout for our monthly meetings (subject to Covid restrictions). The very active Facebook page group had over 400 members in April 2021. | :The Society focuses on acquiring, cataloguing, contextualising and making available information and items of historical interest relating to Welford and Sulby. Since it was launched in 2018, we have attracted a good turnout for our monthly meetings (subject to Covid restrictions). The very active Facebook page group had over 400 members in April 2021. | ||