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Presentations for 2026
April 22nd
Armistice 1918 and After: ‘Some Local Perspectives’
Stephen Barker
This fully illustrated talk looks at the impact of the First World War Armistice and the legacy of the war in local communities. It looks at how the Armistice was celebrated, what happened when soldier returned home and how families managed in the immediate aftermath. Emphasis is placed on individual soldiers’ and families’ stories, oral testimony and unseen photographs from the time. Perspectives from Oxfordshire, Bucks, Warwickshire and Northants.
June 24th
George and Arthur.
Guarderobe.
A practical look at later Roman Britain in the age of Constantine the Great and into the period known as the Dark Ages, which may have seen the martyrdom of St George and the rise of that other popular legendary figure King Arthur.
August 26th
16th Century Trade and Cottage Industries in the Midlands
Marie Fogg.
This talk provides a brief look at some of the most common trades and industries in the Midlands up to the 17th Century. The Midlands was relatively abundant in natural resources such as, wood, iron, coal, water, clay, sand and lime.
This gave rise to the following trades:brick & tile making, charcoal production, metal workers such as Nailers, scythe making, lorimers, 'toy' makers (making buckles, locks, keys, jewellery, etc), and gun making.
October 28th
Deception and Subterfuge in Wartime
David Morse
A talk on how, it was not only camouflage that was developed to make the enemy think what you wanted them to think. From the Trojan Horse to the mass pipe bands of the Scottish Regiments to Operation Mincemeat.
All is not what it seems.
November 25th
Depiction of Christmas in Art and Film
Danny Wells
This Yuletide Offering is a pot-pourrie, exploring aspects of the Christmas season and customs though art. Indeed, in this talk we will travel from the Nativity right through to James Stewart and ‘It’s a Wonderful Life!’
This meeting is a Christmas Social and visitors are invited to join members in enjoying some Festive cheer
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