Here is a list of all our all our previous talks – Over 400 in total!! You can use the Search function for key words (magnifying glass in our menu).
Thank you to all the Speakers we have had over the years.
12th December Contrary to popular belief London was not quite the den of thieves and vagabonds that we had all believed. Bob Shoemaker’s excellent presentation proved just that, and furthermore revealed statistical evidence to back his argument. He has been instrumental in putting all the reported Old Bailey cases between 1674 and 1913 on line … Read more
We had an interesting talk from Ralph Millward whose interest in Rhododendrons led him to research and follow the path of one Frank Kingdom Ward who was a botanist. He went on around 25 expeditions over a period of nearly fifty years, exploring Tibet, North Western China, Burma (Myanmar) and Assam (now part of North … Read more
Martyn Johnson, one time Attercliffe bobby and now historian and metal detectorist took us back in time through some splendid artefacts he has found over the years. His enthusiasm for his subject came across undiluted and we shared a lovely hour with him. A Darfield lad, born and bred not far from Barnsley, and still … Read more
A most entertaining hour with Frank, not only telling us about the history of magic but showing us his talents with a number of tricks.From his “empty” box he withdrew a large number of items and showed us the famous three card trick. His finale had him locked up like Harry Houdini and just like … Read more
Those who braved the snow and wintry weather enjoyed a trip through various snippets of times past in Sheffield. Julian’s interesting book of the same name, gives details of events happening throughout the year, over the years in our great city. From Buffalo Bill’s touring circus to Queen Victoria’s opening of the Town Hall, and … Read more
I post here a picture of the snow outside my workshop which acts as a reminder of why the meeting was cancelled!