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We promote interest in and knowledge about the history of Northamptonshire.

30/10/2026

MEDIEVAL TRADE GUILDS OF NORTHAMPTON – FREE ONLINE
On Tuesday 10 November (6 pm to 7.30 pm) local historian Steve Holder will unpack the story of these important trade and social bodies which built the foundations of the later history of the town.
Book your free place via Eventbrite at:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/northamptons-medieval-trade-guilds-tickets-2001070824704
Thank you for the Wellcome Collection, ref.34906i, licence PDM 1.0 for the illustration.

29/10/2026

NEXT WEDNESDAY AT WELFORD
Come and hear Dr Len Holden, the final speaker this year, at Welford and Sulby Historical Society.
A warm welcome (including tea/coffee) awaits you!

28/10/2026

THE WOMEN’S LAND ARMY DURING THE FIRST WORLD WAR
All are welcome to hear Helen Frost unfold this pioneering movement which expanded the opportunities available to women and made a major contribution to the war effort at home.
Hosted by Northamptonshire Family History Society.
WHEN? Monday 9 November at 7:30 pm
WHERE? Cornmarket Hall, London Road, Kettering, NN15 7QA

26/10/2026

A STEP WAY BACK AT BRIXWORTH
Saturday 7 November 2026 marks your opportunity to hear Professor Peter Derby unfold letter writing in Medieval Mercia.

23/10/2026

HARDINGSTONE TO IRELAND AND BACK OVER 300 YEARS AGO
Find out exactly why ‘Irish John Clarke’ got his name, about his parents who came from Hardingstone and Moulton and other family members. The link gives you access to a free download with the detailed story.
https://www.northamptonshirerecordsociety.org.uk/news/hardingstone

16/10/2026

RINGSTEAD PEOPLE – AN INSPIRATION FOR US ALL
Six books about the village of Ringstead and many of the people who have lived there are now available free of charge online. Composed by local historian David Ball, they are splendid examples of how to share the results of research. Why not follow in his footsteps and ensure that others can benefit from your knowledge of local history?
Find out more at:
https://www.northamptonshirerecordsociety.org.uk/news/ringstead-people

10/10/2026

OVER 500 YEARS AGO……
145 residents of Northampton left wills between 1462 and 1509. They introduce us to real dead people and what was important to them. The full texts (translated from Latin where necessary) are included in a new free e-book. And it features a lot more too.
You can download the PDF from:
https://www.northamptonshirerecordsociety.org.uk/general/early-northampton-wills

09/10/2026

FREE ZOOM TALK NEXT WEDNESDAY – DON’T FORGET TO BOOK
A snapshot of the life of renowned local artist Henry Bird.

07/10/2026

FREE HISTORY DAY ON WEDNESDAY 18 NOVEMBER
History Day is for everyone interested in exploring library, museum, archive and history collections across the UK and beyond. If you are able to come along at any time between 11 am and 4 pm on that day in central London, do book your free place.
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History Day is for students, researchers & the ‘history curious’ to explore library, museum, archive and history collections across the UK & beyond.

05/10/2026

WE NOW HAVE OVER 1,000 FOLLOWERS!
We are delighted to welcome the people who have recently started to follow this page.

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https://www.northamptonshirerecordsociety.org.uk/

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