Directory of Previous Talks

Well-known local author, Julian Bean returned to tell us all about Charlie Peace. Born in Sheffield in 1832 he was notorious for his activities as a prolific and clever burglar whilst being wanted for murder in Sheffield despite his appearance as a well-dressed, violin-playing, respectable man. After being caught by PC Edward Robinson on his … Read more

Clive’s job in planning saw him develop an interest in our heritage and we spent a fascinating hour in the environs of Wingfield Manor – pictorially speaking. This monument to late medieval ‘conspicuous consumption’ was built in the 1440s for the wealthy Ralph, Lord Cromwell, Treasurer of England. Later the home of Bess of Hardwick’s … Read more

Most folk just find Lorries – or Trucks as they are more often called these days – just get in the way and cause all the traffic problems. Peter revealed that in fact we would be very stuck without them and it is really the cars that cause the traffic jams. Almost 80% of goods … Read more

As restaurant reviewer for “The Star” in Sheffield Martin has a wealth of experience of restaurants both good and not so good. His revelations of a life spent enjoying meals at someone else’s expense were most entertaining and sometimes fraught with difficulties – hiding notebook and pen and also from the occasional chef!

Ray’s interest in birds started at a young age and has become a lifelong passion. Now a member of a local group he and his colleagues ring birds to help provide information on their migration routes and breeding success. His lovely pictures showed birds from all over the world and revealed too his breadth of … Read more

By his own admission “lapsed geographer” Paul traced the line of the Greenwich Meridian from the point where it crosses land in the UK near Spurn Point all the way to the south coast. Beautifully illustrated the story of the Meridian interlinked with that of John Harrison the famous clock maker who devised a method … Read more