Precious Strand’s History and Inspiration for Recycling Textiles - A talk by Sharn Matthews Talk Overview In past centuries textiles were comparatively expensive and were valued and re-used accordingly in most cultures. Today it is not the cost of purchase that concerns us but the environmental costs which are becoming more important. This talk explores […]

‘Any Old Iron’: The History of the Butlin Family and their Furnaces in Wellingborough - A talk by Jon-Paul Carr Talk Overview An illustrated talk of the history of a Northamptonshire family and their pioneer involvement in the 19th and early 20th century iron ore manufacturing industry. Details will be explored about the family background, […]

Caroline Chisholm - A talk by Bernadette Millar Talk Overview This talk describes the life of a woman who was born a few miles from here. She spent her whole life helping the poor and helpless both here and abroad, fighting against the prejudices and discrimination that ruled Victorian society at the time. Penniless herself […]