Fifty members and friends were fortunate to take part
in a visit to Giffords Hall, which had been postponed because of snow
earlier in the year. Tours of the house and garden were conducted
by the owners, Sir David and Lady Diana Rowland, and those who had
been before were most impressed by the sympathetic and beautiful renovation
of this beautiful building,as well as the innovations in the garden,
while those making their first visit were speechless with admiration.
It was a privilege to be able to wander around a private house, and
Percy Nunn, Chairman of the Society, thanked Sir David and Lady Diana
for their hospitality.
The May meeting on the 18th welcomed the return of Anne Grimshaw.
Her talk was entitled 'A Weaver at Waterloo', an account of the life
of one of her forebears who left the troubled state of the Lancashire
weaving industry to enlist in the Coldstream Guards. He later fought
in the Penisular Wars, the Low countries and finally at Waterloo.
Sometime afterwards as a result of his wounds he was honourably discharged
with a small pension.
Anne had done the most exhaustive research into both civil and army
records and held the attention of a well attended meeting with great
skill. She was warmly applauded for a fascinating discourse.
There will be other visits to places of historic interest in June
and July. Details will be advertised shortly and early booking is
advisable
Secretary
Dorothy Anderson
01440 820376
Events Secretary
Gillian Cooper
01440 820052
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday 18th May 7.30pm in the WI Hall
"A Weaver at Waterloo" by Anne Grimshaw
Thursday 3rd June 2004
A guided tour of Kentwell Hall with Leigh Alston
Please note this will be an afternoon outing.
Please book with Gillian
New Members are very welcome.
Contact the secretary or have a look at the Local
History Society page
