|
Local History Group
We welcome anyone interested to join us. Details from the Secretary, Keith Spence on 017683 62642 or kspence@phonecoop.coop
LOCAL HISTORY GROUP 2008
The January meeting of the Group was attended by a larger audience for a talk by Michael Gregson on the history of Warcop. Michael's family have lived there since the early 18th century, and he has extensive knowledge of the area. He illustrated his talk with photos showing buildings , people, and events. He possesses an unrivalled collection of artefacts and papers related to the village and area, and it is hoped the Group will visit his collection in the summer. He was thanked for a fascinating talk.
The March meeting was a members evening. The Group shared information arising from email enquiries about family members, a growing trend from the village website. We have been able to help a number of people tracing family records.
Extracts from two taped interviews with Group members were shared leading to lively discussion on early school memories, and the difficulties of fellside farming in the 1930s and 40s. The same two members provided us with excellent dialect poems, one written by the lady herself. The evening concluded with the latest excerpts from the old Minute Book of the Institute for the years 1942-45.
Local History Group Archive
|
