The Penistone History Group
The Penistone History Group have been holding regular meetings and presentations since 1986.
The talks are interesting, informative and most all, enjoyable. They cover old, local and modern history plus some by sessions by collectors and enthusiasts, many with local connections. Most are supported by a video screen presentation.
Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month except August.
We have to make a small charge to cover expenses (hire of room, cost of speakers etc). Our current charges are:
Annual Subscription: £12.00 | Single Meeting: £2. | Visitors: £3.
Include refreshments.
Entry / registration: 1.45pm | Meetings start: 2.00pm
If you would like to join or would like more information please use the form on the contact page or call in either on the Wednesday or the regular Thursday Archive session. Unfortunately we are not currently able to provide a contact phone number.
Due to Corona Virus please make sure meetings are taking place before attending.
Location
The Neville Roebuck Room,
St. John’s Community Centre,
Church St,
Penistone,
Sheffield,
S36 9NP.
Penistone History Archive
History Group Programme 2024
| Date | Subject | Info | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4th | No Meeting | ||
| Jan 17th | Local Roman History & Metal Detecting | Martin Johnson | |
| Feb 7th | The Yorkshire Coastline | Malcolm Brooke | |
| Feb 21st | After You're Dead | Eric Jackson | |
| Mar 6th | AGM + Britain AD 410 | Brian Dalton | |
| Mar 20th | Home is where the Hearth is | Julie Banham | |
| Apr 3rd | A Week in May | Chris Helme | |
| Apr 17th | A life remembered. Mission to China | Jane Ashby | |
| May 1st | The Embroideries of Mary Queen of Scots | Josie Firth | |
| May 15th | The British Schindler | Tim Mulroy |
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| Sept 18th | South Yorkshire & the Civil Wars | A focus on Sheffield and the surrounding areas of Barnsley and Rotherham, to find out the role and impact this part of Yorkshire had on one of the most tumultuous periods in British History. | Catherine Warr |
| Oct 2nd | When the Oaks Fired: The story of England's worst mining disaster | In December 1866 Barnsley witnessed the worst mining disaster in English history, killing nearly 400 men and boys in a series of underground explosions. Local historian, Stephen Miller, will present the story of the disaster, its impact and legacy. | Stephen Miller |
| Oct 16th | Sheffield Cathedral: 800 Years of Sheffield History in One Building | A talk which looks at how Sheffield has developed from Saxon times up to the present day and how the city's history can be traced within the walls of its cathedral. Through the building's architecture and stained glass you will discover hidden stories from medieval, Tudor and Victorian times, and meet the people who have shaped Sheffield's history such as the Earls of Shrewsbury, Bess of Hardwick, Mary Queen of Scots and many more. | Janet Ridler |
| Nov 6th | The Great Sheffield Flood of 1864 Part 2 | Examining the impact the flood had on the people and buildings of Sheffield at that time. | Malcolm Nunn |
| Nov 20th | Footpad, Kings and Highwaymen | Ian takes us on a journey that covers just 34 miles of the route of the old Great North Road (now A1) through Nottinghamshire, where horrific battles, haunts of highwaymen, murder and much more took place. A roller coaster ride of horror and humour as the stories of this ancient highway unfolds! | Ian Morgan |
| Dec 4th | A Selection of Carols and their History | To get us in the Christmas spirit the speaker explores the history of a selected group of carols being set to picturesque winter scenes and music and we can even sing along! There may even be a Mince Pie! | Dave Calverley |
| December | Christmas Lunch | Cubley Hall |