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Northamptonshire Societies: Difference between revisions
Add Hardingstone History Society, Far Cotton History Group & Northampton Heritage Hunters.
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:The Society actively researches the history of Eydon and its inhabitants and publishes its findings. The website includes a searchable photo archive, an outline of the history of the village and provides a family history forum. It also sets out details of a series of booklets on various aspects of the history of the parish. | :The Society actively researches the history of Eydon and its inhabitants and publishes its findings. The website includes a searchable photo archive, an outline of the history of the village and provides a family history forum. It also sets out details of a series of booklets on various aspects of the history of the parish. | ||
'''Far Cotton History Group'''<br> | |||
Email: [mailto:committee@hardingstonehistory.org.uk committee@hardingstonehistory.org.uk]<br> | |||
Website: [https://fchg.org.uk/ Far Cotton History Group]<br> | |||
Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/FarCottonHistoryGroup Far Cotton History Group]<br> | |||
:Originally a small settlement in the parish of Hardingstone, Far Cotton is now part of the built-up area of Northampton. The Group collects and shares information about the history of Far Cotton since 1800. Its Facebook group provides a steady stream of pictures, questions and answers on the subject. In normal circumstances, there is a programme of meetings. | |||
'''Finedon Local History Society'''<br>c/o 42 Belvoir Drive<br>Barton Seagrave<br>Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 6RB UK<br> | '''Finedon Local History Society'''<br>c/o 42 Belvoir Drive<br>Barton Seagrave<br>Kettering, Northamptonshire NN15 6RB UK<br> | ||
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: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. | ||
'''Hardingstone History Society'''<br> | |||
Email: [mailto:committee@hardingstonehistory.org.uk committee@hardingstonehistory.org.uk]<br> | |||
Website: [http://www.hardingstonehistory.org.uk/ Hardingstone History Society]<br> | |||
:The website provides an array of photographs and numerous articles about the history of Hardingstone and people who have lived there. In normal circumstances, the Society runs a programme of meetings. | |||
'''Irchester Parish Historical Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:jpcarr01@hotmail.com jpcarr01@hotmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.iphs.org.uk/ Irchester Parish Historical Society] | '''Irchester Parish Historical Society'''<br>Email: [mailto:jpcarr01@hotmail.com jpcarr01@hotmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.iphs.org.uk/ Irchester Parish Historical Society] | ||
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: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 Heritage Hunters'''<br> | |||
Website: [http://northamptonhh.weebly.com/ Northampton Heritage Hunters]<br> | |||
:A local history group dedicated to researching Northampton’s past and recording memories. Details of its publications can be found on the website. In normal circumstances regular meetings are held at Northampton. | |||
'''Northampton Old Faces'''<br> | '''Northampton Old Faces'''<br> | ||