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.
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!
My thanks to Tim Marsh for his talk on his Bridge over the Nile – some great pictures of his early days as an engineer. Geoff Barwick clearly missed his vocation as a natural story teller not to mention professional cornet playing. His wonderully recounted story of just one element of his RAF days must … Read more