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Peter Hallett seen here dressed up in costume to give a talk on ‘The life and times of English and Welsh archers 14-15th Century’.
Mrs Hallett, accompanied Peter and both dressed in costume of the period.
Some of the audience tried on the archers protective clothing and all remarked on how very heavy it was.
Sir Thomas Tresham, 15th Century Lancastrian knight of Northamptonshire, and his squire (alias Paul and Ken Thompson) gave us a splendid talk about 'Arming the knight'.
Richard Nicholls' talk: 'From Cats Whiskers to DAB: the history of the domestic radio set'.
A talk on the 'The English Civil War', with costumes by John Dacombe, in the village hall.
Gillian Forsythe talk on DNA and your Family Tree
A Passion for Motorbikes...
Arthur shared his passion for motorbikes with the group.
Paul Waddoups with a display about the effect of the Civil War on the local community.
Jane Arnold gave us a fascinating talk and insight into life for women in Roman times.
Celebrating a Wartime Christmas. Jane showed us how to cook (with rather a lot of carrots) during the WWII period. Display of a Christmas tree with homemade decorations and toys from the period of WWII.
Left: Ken, dressed as a Private (with his gun) in WWI. Right: Paul, dressed as a Captain (with a display of guns, tin hat etc) in WWI.