Jan 28

The Eaton Socon Story

Sue Jarratt

One of the leading lights in the Eaton Socon Community Association reveals some of the results of a five year project about Eaton Socon.

Feb 25

One of the Few

John Shipman

John Shipman has written about his memories of the Battle of Britain that he took part in as a Spitfire pilot. This talk will bring to life the reality of being in the front line.

Mar 25

An Edwardian Photographer

Rodney Todman

A chance find of a collection of glass plate negatives from a St. Neots photographer recreates life in the Edwardian era.

Apr 22

Potton Market Square

Peter Ibbett

Potton's Market Square has a unique history. This evening tells its story from its medieval birth to its latest upgrade.

May 27

An Undercover Story

All you ever wanted to know about the social history of women's underwear from the curator of the St. Neots museum. Web Site.

June 24

King Street: Then and Now

Our archives reveal a great deal about the changes in King Street over the last 150 years. Bring your own memories and documents.

July 22

Hitchin Victorian School Visit

Join us for an evening out and experience the life of a Victorian schoolchild. Web Site. No meeting in the Community Centre this month.

Aug 26

Archive Evening:- Potton in the Early 1960's

The first five years of the 60's saw some of the greatest changes in Potton in its millennium history. The Society Archives contain many 60's items including a WI scrapbook and the sale of Tears Farm.

Sep 23

The History of Surnames

David Short

Where did your surname come from? What does it mean? What do our surnames tell us about Potton? All will be revealed!

Oct 28

Potton Land Use 1960 to 2010

Peter Clarke

Peter Clarke grew up in Potton and carried out a land use survey in the early 60's. His talk will compare this with current land use.

Nov 25

Dunton

The story of Dunton using material in our archives and the memories and photographs of Robert Chessum.

Dec 09

Pictorial Potton:- Potton in 1910

Our archives and a 1910 Trade Directory will bring a past era to life.