Previous Events
Kings, Castles and Battles — Upper Broughton Village Hall
Feb 07, 2024 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM
Join Peter Liddle as he aims to put the Richard III discoveries into context: looking more widely at the archaeology and history of the Wars of the Roses in Leicestershire. The talk will cover the Wars of the Roses in the local area, the influence of William, Lord Hastings and the culmination at the Battle of Bosworth.
History of St Mary’s Church, Melton Mowbray Nov 02, 2023 from 07:30 AM to 09:00 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
A Talk by Lynn Marriott about the history and architecture of St Mary's Church in Melton Mowbray.
The Mayflower Pilgrims Sep 13, 2023 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
A talk by Adrian Grey
Honest Men but Destitute, the Plight of the Leicestershire Framework Knitters May 03, 2023 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
A talk by Jess Jenkins
Visit to the William Booth Birthplace Museum Jan 11, 2023 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM — Notintone Place, Sneinton,
A museum dedicated to telling the story of William Booth, his wife Catherine, their family and the role they played in the formation of The Salvation Army.
Anglo Saxons in the Wreake Valley, a talk by Peter Liddle Nov 09, 2022 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
We welcome back Peter Liddle to talk about 'Anglo Saxons in the Wreake Valley'. Wednesday 9th November (please note we have moved our meeting to Wednesdays) at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.
Jesse and Florence Boot and the Boots Company Nov 11, 2021 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
A Talk by Chris Weir
A Walk Around Stathern Sep 02, 2021 from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM — Meet at South Gate of Stathern churchyard,
A Walking Tour of Stathern with Roger Hawkins
Walking Tour of Upper Broughton Jul 08, 2021 from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM — Starting at the Church Gates,
Walking tour of the village conducted by Catherine Jones (mainly, but also Robert and Rosemary)
History of Syston - POSTPONED Dec 31, 2020 12:00 AM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH.
Walking Tour of Scalford Dec 30, 2020 11:00 PM — Village Hall Car Park,
A walk around the village of Scalford with Robert Ingles.
Walking Tour of Radcliffe on Trent Sep 10, 2020 from 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM — Radcliffe on Trent,
The Radcliffe on Trent History Group will be walking us round the village and telling us more about their history. One house has a recently unveiled plaque to the Dowson family who lived there, who were closely related to the Dowsons who lived at Sulney Fields in Upper Broughton.
Upper Broughton As It Used To Be Mar 12, 2020 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
Presented by the History Group and featuring photographs from Michael Copley's archive of village photos
The Archaeology of Highcross in Leicester Jan 09, 2020 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
A talk by Peter Liddle
Wonderful, Wily, Wallis Simpson Nov 14, 2019 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
With Julie Ede
The Grantham Canal Sep 19, 2019 from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM — Woolsthorpe Locks,
A visit to Woolsthorpe Locks with Rosemary Gibson of the Grantham Canal Society
Walking Tour of Cropwell Bishop Jul 11, 2019 from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM Nottingham in the Time of Jane Austen May 09, 2019 from 07:30 PM to 09:15 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
A talk by Chris Weir
History of Welby Village Mar 14, 2019 from 07:30 PM to 09:15 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
A Talk by Alan Fox
Medieval Villages in Leicestershire Jan 24, 2019 from 07:30 PM to 09:15 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
A talk by Peter Liddle the former County Archaeologist for Leicestershire.
Holy Wells and Springs Nov 08, 2018 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
With Ross Parish from Hidden Histories.
Commemoration of the Centenary of the end of World War 1 Oct 28, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM — St Luke’s Church,
A commemorative service in St Luke's Church, Upper Broughton to remember the men of Upper Broughton who gave their lives in World War 1. And a commemoration of the centenary of the end of the war. The service will be conducted by Reverand Paul Massey, Rector of Cotgrave and the benefice which includes Upper Broughton..
Nottingham in the Great War Sep 13, 2018 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
A talk by Carol Lovejoy Edwards about what was happening on the Home Front whilst the men were away fighting.
A Walk around Old Dalby Jul 12, 2018 from 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM — Old Dalby,
With Ann McKenna
Newark and the Civil War May 10, 2018 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
A talk by Kevin Winter, Collections Assistant at the National Civil War Centre in Newark.
Contrasting Characters: The Histories of Buckminster and Sewstern Mar 08, 2018 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
Talk by Dr Pam Fisher of Leicestershire Victoria County History Trust and Leicester University.
Leicestershire Countryside under the Romans Jan 11, 2018 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
A talk by Peter Liddle, the former County Archaeologist for Leicestershire. We have enjoyed several of Peter's talks before and he is an excellent speaker.
The Work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Sep 07, 2017 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
A talk by Jeremy Prescott who served for 27 years as a British Army Officer in the infantry, reaching the position of Lieutenant Colonel. After leaving the army he became Chief Executive of a charity which supported rural communities in the East Midlands.
Walking Tour of Grimston Jul 21, 2017 from 06:30 PM to 08:00 PM — Grimston,
Guided walk around the village of Grimston with Alison Halliday
Walking Tour of Hoby May 11, 2017 from 07:00 PM to 08:30 PM — Hoby,
Hoby is a fascinating village which is about twice the size of Upper Broughton and a handful of miles to the south-west of us. They have a thriving History Group who are going to give us a guided tour of their village.
The Battle of Jutland Mar 09, 2017 from 07:30 PM to 08:45 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
A talk by the very knowledgable Robert Urquhart
Bradgate Park - What Lies Beneath the Bracken Jan 12, 2017 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
With Peter Liddle
History of Bedlam Nov 10, 2016 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
Cat Arnold will talk about the institution and its inmates
Outlaws and Villains of Sherwood Forest Sep 08, 2016 from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
With Andy Gaunt of Mercian Archaeology
Guided Walk around Whatton in the Vale Jul 14, 2016 from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM — Whatton in the Vale,
A village which has links with Upper Broughton
Walking Tour of Bingham May 26, 2016 from 06:45 PM to 08:15 PM — Butter Cross in Bingham,
With Adrian and Val Henstock and Pam Richmond
Nottingham Cheese Riots Mar 10, 2016 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
By 'People's Histreh'
Lesser known sources for Local History Jan 14, 2016 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — Upper Brougton Village Hall,
By Dr Pam Fisher of Leicester University
Women’s Suffrage in Nottingham Nov 12, 2015 from 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
Talk by Rowena Edlin-White
The Alabaster Monuments at Ratcliffe on Soar Church May 14, 2015 from 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM — Ratcliffe on Soar Church,
Talk by Ray State
The Hind Family and Vimy Ridge Farm Mar 12, 2015 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM
Talk by Gary Wood
Iron Age Leicestershire Jan 22, 2015 from 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
By Peter Liddle
Where do we think we live? Nov 20, 2014 from 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
End of project party and thank you
The History of Kirby Bellars Nov 13, 2014 from 07:30 PM to 09:30 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
by Dr Alan Fox
Walking Tour of Gotham Sep 11, 2014 from 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM
Taking in the legendary Gotham Cuckoo Bush
Walking Tour of Thrussington Jul 24, 2014 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM — Thrussington Village,
Thursday 24th July at 7pm
Walking Tour of Nether Broughton Jul 17, 2014 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM — Nether Broughton,
With members of the Nether Broughton History Group
History Website Workshop Apr 04, 2014 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Hill View, Top Green,
To upload photographs and articles onto the website
Hallaton Hoard Mar 13, 2014 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM — Upper Broughton Village Hall,
Talk by Peter Liddle on Thursday March 13th
Where do we think we live? from May 17, 2013 10:00 AM to May 19, 2013 04:15 PM — UB Village hall,
Ehibition about life in Upper Broughton from 1930's to 1960's
Web site meeting Feb 13, 2013 from 01:45 PM to 03:45 PM — Hill View ,
A planned meeting to discuss the History Group Website