Talk Schedule
Join us for our monthly talks which run from September to May each year and are held in the atmospheric Centrum Room in the Free Church, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, talks start at 7.30 pm.
Our guest speakers are renowned for their knowledge on a range of local matters including historic buildings, architecture, historical research and the history of St Ives in Cambridgeshire.
Non-members are always welcome and a donation of £3 is requested to help cover costs.
The Story of Wing Commander Baker DFC DFM
The Story of Wing Commander Baker DFC DFM
Helen Cooper delivers a presentation based on her grandfather’s war diary, about his incarceration at Stalag Luft III, the long march home, and family history that inspired the St Ives Books of Honour & Remembrance.
Policing & Financial Crime in Regency London and Cambridge
Policing & Financial Crime in Regency London and Cambridge
An intriguing presentation by Susan Grossey, author of historical crime fiction, examining the landscape of crime and law enforcement in Regency-era London and Cambridge.
St Ives Historic Houses Through Time
St Ives Historic Houses Through Time
A presentation by local historians Keith Grimwade and John McKinnie, offering insights into the history and significance of prominent St Ives residences.
The Enduring Art of Stained Glass in Huntingdonshire
The Enduring Art of Stained Glass in Huntingdonshire
A presentation by local author Reverend Stephen Day highlighting notable stained glass examples in our area.
Mayflower Pilgrims & Links with Fenstanton
Mayflower Pilgrims & Links with Fenstanton
A presentation by Adrian Moss following a previous popular talk about the links with Fenstanton of the Pilgrims on the Mayflower.
The Life of Lord Fairhaven: Discover the Link Between Massachusetts and Anglesey Abbey
The Life of Lord Fairhaven: Discover the Link Between Massachusetts and Anglesey Abbey
A presentation by Helen Ackroyd, a distinguished National Trust speaker and experienced guide at Anglesey Abbey.