History Nite @ The Coffee House. Free event Come and chat about History & Newport History Society. Deli 45 will be open from 7-9pm. Come and have a coffee and a chat- whether its Family History, Finds, Your House, or our events and talks. A new initiative that we are trialling is to start with a quick talk (5-10 mins) on relevant topics to keep everyone aware of any interesting events or historical stories before the group start discussing their current work and plans. For June, Julian Meeson is going to share the finds and stories from the Field Group's activities at the Bloor Homes site.  This starts at the Southern end of Station Road and includes the Black Butts Field ('pony field') to the Folly and Highfield at Church Aston.  Julian will be explaining our work with Bloor Homes and their archaeologists.  You will be able to handle the finds and ask any questions.

Meet at Wappenhall Wharf for a walk, talk, tea and cake with the SNCT volunteers.  This event is free but donations too the SNCT are encouraged.

The walk will be led by a member of the Gnosall Heritage Group around Gnosall village, starting at the Grosvenor Centre, and will look at properties of interest, including cottages dating back to 1500 and a Grade II listed thatched cottage built before the Civil War.  We will also be visiting the sites of schools, the police station, an 1830’s Lock-Up and numerous Public Houses with tales of their intriguing past.   We will arrive at the 11th Century church of St Lawrence for a genuinely good afternoon tea, during which, Norman Hailes will present an illustrated talk on the history of the Grade I listed church.  Pre-booking is essential to guarantee your afternoon tea!! (Places are limited) Please pay a committee member or contact Sandra Crabb on 07890 342076

History Nite @ The Coffee House. Free event Come and chat about History & Newport History Society. Deli 45 will be open from 7-9pm. Come and have a coffee and a chat- whether its Family History, Finds, Your House, or our events and talks.

History Nite @ The Coffee House. Free event Come and chat about History & Newport History Society. Deli 45 will be open from 7-9pm. Come and have a coffee and a chat- whether its Family History, Finds, Your House, or our events and talks.

History Nite @ The Coffee House. Free event Due to the Death of HM Elizabeth II, the planned program will now be a chance to reflect on her reign and reminisce about her visits and her influence in our local area.   Come and chat about History & Newport History Society. Deli 45 will be open from 7-9pm.    

This meeting is open to all N&DHS members and includes a round up of the past year's activities and a forward look to future events.  Only members are permitted to vote on any motions to be decided.

Talk: The History of the Coracle and the Work of the Coracle Trust by Marion Blockley, Project Manager of the Ironbridge Coracle Trust. Ironbridge coracles have been made in the gorge long before the Iron Bridge was built.  The first description of a coracle in use on the Severn dates from 1586 in Camden's Britannia.  Coracles may have been one of the earliest forms of water transport and have been made all over the world.  Please come along and listen to this key element of the history of water transport in this region.

Talk:  Bah! Humbug! Charles Dickens and our Christmas Traditions by Dean Nixon and Norma Shaw. Dean and Norma get us into the Christmas spirit and involved in their humorous look at Christmas.

Please note this is a new date (Monday) to avoid a clash with World Cup Semi-finals! Members and friends of the Society are welcome to have a festive drink and nibble while trying to solve the World's most difficult history questions about Newport and its surrounds. It is the traditional way to celebrate our year whilst John Ravenscroft devises questions to mess with your mind and test your knowledge of local and world history. This year we are meeting in the Railway Tavern from 7pm but feel free to start early!  Please bring small items of food/nibbles for a small buffet. We look forward to seeing you to celebrate with us

Talk:  Ashes under Uricon: A cultural and literary history of Wroxeter.  Presented by Dr Roger White, Archaeologist and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries