Markfield Local History Group 2023 Programme

MARKFIELD LOCAL HISTORY Group meets every other month and has a variety of speakers and activities. All folks of all ages will be made very welcome. Below is our 2023 Programme and folks are welcome to come to meetings ad hoc (£3 per meeting) or become a group member (£8 per year and then no extra charge for the meetings).

All meetings are at Markfield Methodist Church Rooms, Main Street, Markfield LE67 9UU (opposite The Green) at 7.30pm

21st March: Outlaws in the Midlands

Find out about 14th century Follville gang who rustled cattle, kidnapped judges and burned mills. Learn about Highwaymen who didn’t have a horse and the last hanging in the city of Leicester of Peppermint Billy.

Speaker: Gareth King

16th May: Hidden meaning of place names

Place names give us a fascinating insight into Britain’s past history. Some place names come from the earliest inhabitants of Britain, but many are associated with our invaders who have left their mark. Did you know that Nottingham used to be called Snotengham (Snott’s Settlement)? Some place names have evolved over the centuries and others have stayed the same and some aren’t what they seem.

Speaker: Sandy Leong

18th July: Markfield Village history walk

Details to be confirmed nearer the time.

19th September: Nanpantan Hall and its walled garden

Find out about the history of Nanpantan Hall and garden, with its beautiful flora and fauna.

Speaker: Sue Hall

21st November: Local talk – To be arranged

For information on Markfield history and any updates to the meetings – please see our website www.markfieldhistory.org

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