Towcester & District Local History Society
Saturday, 11th May 2024 from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm
Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane, Towcester NN12 6AD
There will be displays in the library by Towcester Museum, the Historic Towcester Survey Group, the Community Landscape Archaeology Survey Project (CLASP) and paintings of Old Towcester buildings by Val Goldfinch. In addition, the History Society will be showing some of the Society’s archives, including old photographs and will be selling its publications.
Talks will be given in the rooms off the main library. Admission free.
10.30 Alison Symmers Introduction
10.45 Tony Howard The growth of industry and the expansion of Towcester from the air.
11.45 Research Group Short talk: Researching Towcester Workhouse.
12.30 Brian Giggins An informal chat on em>Our favourite memories of Towcester. Bring along your old photos of Towcester people and places.
2.00 Steve Young, CLASP New thoughts on Watling Street
3.30 Brian Giggins An Old Town Journey – from the old town to the new along Watling Street.
Sunday, 12th May 2024 from 2.30 to 3.30 pm (approximately)
The Forum, Moat Lane, Towcester NN12 6AD
An Old Town Journey: a guided walk by Brian Giggins, starting at the entrance of the Forum.
We will look at some of the fascinating heritage around the town centre. To join this walk, ask at the library reception to put you on the list on Saturday 11th May only. Strictly limited to 20 persons onlu.. Length of walk about one mile along pavements and footpaths.