Northamptonshire Societies: Difference between revisions

:Finedon History Society researches, records and promotes the history of Finedon and its inhabitants. Its archives include over 2000 photographic images, many of which can be seen on the website along with details of its newsletters, publications and (subject to Covid restrictions) meetings.  

: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 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 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.

: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.

: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.

:Group with more than 28,000 members sharing a massive collection of photographs and memories relating to Northampton and its people. Postings are mainly, but not exclusively, from the 20th century.  

: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.

:The Society works to promote and preserve the county’s battlefield heritage. It shares a vast range of relevant information on its website and via social media and brings its mobile exhibition stand to a variety of relevant events. The material on the website includes richly-illustrated articles about the many battles that have taken place in Northamptonshire as well as details of the Society’s growing list of publications. In normal circumstances, the Society runs a programme of meetings and events with online meetings during the restrictions on in-person gatherings.

:The Society provides a range of free resources on its website, along with details of its indexing and transcription projects and publications. Members receive a journal four times a year and are encouraged to cooperate in pursuing their shared interests. In normal circumstances, monthly meetings take place at Northampton and Kettering but currently online meetings are held instead.

: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 exists to foster an interest in the history of the village and surrounding area. By April 2021, it had already attracted nearly 200 members.

:The website provides details of projects, publications and plans for future meetings.