Nottinghamshire Local History Societies
This is a fairly up to date list of local history societies in the county — the date in brackets at the end of the entry is when we received the latest information. All of them arrange lectures and visits, details of which can be obtained from the contact given, although some activities will be listed in the diary of events on this site.
Arnold Local History Group (2007). Enid Doona, Secretary, c/o Mr E Dove, 19 Shelley Road, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 6HN, tel: 01773 785196, e-mail, web: www.simplesite.com/arnoldhistorygroup (18.1.12).
Awsworth & Cossall Local History Society (2007). Bryan Maloney, Chair, tel: 0115 8494761, e-mail (18.1.12).
Basford and District Local History Society (1984). Christine Smith, Secretary, 44 Cherry Tree Close, Brinsley, Nottingham NG16 5BA, tel:01773 783009, e-mail(18.1.12).
Beeston and District Local History Society (1972). Douglas Church, Secretary, 25 Haddon Crescent, Chilwell, Nottingham NG9 5JU, tel:0115 9224060, e-mail, web: www.beestonhistory.org.uk (6.2.12).
Bingham & District Local History Society (1979). Mrs Jennifer Handfield, Secretary, 14 Langdale Grove, Bingham, Notts NG13 8SR, tel:01949 837008, e-mail (18.1.12).
Bleasby Local History Society (1979). Ms Pamela J Brandreth, 5 Sycamore Lane, Bleasby, Nottingham NG14 7GJ, tel:01636 830094 (18.1.12).
Blidworth & District History & Heritage Society (2009). Mrs Dale Smallwood, Secretary, Wayside Cottage, 15 Main Street, Blidworth, Mansfield NG21 0PX, tel: 01623 479978, email (4.1.12).
Bramcote History Group. Val Bird, Chairman, tel: 0115 9251491, email, web: www.bramcotehistory.org.uk (10.5.10).
Bulwell Historical Society (1981). Mrs Poppleston, 5 High Croft Drive, Bulwell, Nottingham NG8, tel:0115 9124518 (18.1.12).
Burton Joyce & Bulcote Local History Society (1979). Keith Stafford, Secretary, The Burton Joyce Centre for Local History, Carnarvon Room, Chestnut Grove, Burton Joyce, Nottingham NG14 5DP, tel:0115 931 2657, email, web: www.bjblhs.org.uk/ (18.1.12).
Calverton Preservation & History Society (1968). Chris Peck, Secretary, 146 Mansfield Lane, Calverton, Notts NG14 6HN, tel: 0115 9654843, fax: 0870 1370332, e-mail, web: http://welcome.to/Calverton (18.1.12).
Caunton Local History Society (1976). Mrs D C George, Secretary, Beech House, Caunton, Newark, Notts NG23 6AF, tel:01636 636564 (18.1.12).
Chinemarelian (Kimberley) Historical Society (1989). Mr Steve Arundel, Secretary, Jubilee House, 187 Nottingham Road, Eastwood, Notts NG16 3GS, tel:01773 785130, fax: 01773 785130, e-mail (18.1.12).
Coddington History Group (2003). Mrs Isobel Turner, Chairman, Brownlow’s House, Brownlow’s Hill, Coddington, Newark NG24 2QA, tel:01636 708781, web:www.coddington.org.uk (18.1.12).
Collingham & District Local History Society (2001). Ms Helena Pielichaty, Chairman, 21 Dykes Road, Collingham, Newark, Notts NG23 7LD, tel:01636 892774 (18.1.12).
Cotgrave Local History Society (1980). Mr Mike Chadderton, Secretary, 52 Owthorpe Road, Cotgrave, Nottingham NG12 3PA, tel:0115 9892115 (18.1.12).
East Bridgford Local History Group (2000). Bill Whitaker, Secretary, 21 Walnut Tree Lane, East Bridgford, Notts NG13 8NN, e-mail (18.1.12).
East Leake and District Local History Society (1979). Mrs Maureen C Hurst, 6 Poplar Avenue, East Leake, Loughborough, Leics LE12 6QB, tel:01509 853382, e-mail, web:www.eastleake-history.org.uk (18.1.12).
Eastwood Historical Society (1968). Mrs J Robins, Secretary, 92 Barlow Drive South, Awsworth, Nottingham NG16 2RR (18.1.12).
Edwalton Local History Society (1994). Mr John Hall, Secretary, 74 Wellin Lane, Edwalton, Nottingham NG12 4AH, tel:0115 9233015 (18.1.12).
Edwinstowe Historical Society (1960). Mrs Margaret Woodhead, Secretary, 12 Church Street, Edwinstowe, Notts NG21 9QA, tel:01623 824455 (18.1.12).
Everton History Society (1990). Mr B Charles, Secretary & Chairman, Kissgate Cottage, Chapel Lane, Everton, Doncaster DN10 5BJ, tel:01777 817760 (18.1.12).
Farndon & District Local History Society. Mr G M Harbron, Secretary, 7a Wyke Lane, Farndon, Nottingham NG24 3SP, tel:01636 673900 (20.1.12).
Farnsfield Local History Society (2002). Judith Milnes, Secretary, tel: 01623 882454, web: www.farnsfieldlhs.co.uk (18.1.12).
Flintham Society, The (1992). Sue Clayton, Secretary, Flintham Museum, Inholms Road, Flintham, Notts NG23 5LF, tel:01636 525111, e-mail, web:www.flintham-museum.org.uk (18.1.12).
Gotham and District Local History Society (1977). Mr Barry O Dabell, Chairman, 108A Leake Road, Gotham, Notts NG11 0JN, tel:0115 983 0494, e-mail, web: www.gothamhistory.org.uk (18.1.12).
Haggs Farm Preservation Society, The (1986). Mrs A Howard, 136 Parkside, Nottingham NG8 2NP, web: http://homepage.ntlworld.com /karone/pages/societies/haggsfps.htm (18.1.12).
Hucknall Heritage Society (1984). Mrs. Maureen Newton, 64, Bestwood Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7PQ, web: www.hucknallheritagesociety.co.uk (18.1.12).
Hucknall Local History Group (nk). Linda Hanson, Secretary, 283 Nottingham Road, Selston, Notts NG16 6AE, web: www.hucknallhistorygroup.com (18.1.12).
Jacksdale Area Culture & Heritage (nk). Carol Taylor-Cockayne, Secretary, 25 Main Road, Jacksdale, Nottingham NG16 5JU, web: www.jacksdale.org.uk.
Keyworth and District Local History Society (1994). c/o The Library, Church Drive, Keyworth, Notts NG12 5FF, web:www.keyworth-history.org.uk (19.1.12).
Kirkby and District Conservation Society (nk). Chris Kidger, Secretary, 5 Pond Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Notts NG17 7AH, tel: 01623 722806, email (19.1.12).
Lambley Historical Society (1980). Mrs Celia Morris, 11 Steeles Way, Lambley, Notts NG4 4QN, tel:0115 9312588, web: www.lambleyheritage.co.uk (6.2.12).
Laxton Local History Group. Stuart Rose, Bottom Farm, Laxton, Notts NG22 0HN, tel: 01777 871506 (Joy Allison, Secretary), email, web: www.laxtonhistorygroup.org.uk/ (19.1.12).
Lenton Local History Society (1974). Cliff Voisey, Secretary, 53 Arnesby Road, Lenton Gardens, Nottingham NG7 2EA, tel:0115 970 3891, web: www.lentontimes.co.uk/index.htm (19.1.12).
Lowdham Local History Society (1986). Mrs G Rees, Secretary, Brook House, 3 Red Lane, Lowdham, Nottingham NG14 7AU, tel:0115 9663891 (19.1.12).
Old Mansfield Society (1919). Mr D Crute, Secretary, 7 Barn Close, Mansfield, Notts NG18 3JX, tel:01623 654815, e-mail, web:www.old-mansfield.org.uk (19/1/02).
Mansfield & District Family History Society (1984). Miss B E Flintham, 15 Cranmer Grove, Mansfield, Notts NG19 7BR, tel:01623 629612 (19.1.12).
Mansfield Woodhouse Society (1950). Tony Barton, Newboundmill Lane, Pleasley, Mansfield, Notts NG19 7QA, tel:01623 810396, e-mail (19.1.12).
Morton & Fiskerton Local History Society (2001). Mrs Jo Blaney, Secretary, Morton Hall, Morton, Southwell, Notts NG25 0UY, tel:01636 830743 (19.1.12).
Newark Archaeological & Local History Society (1966). Mrs Jill Campbell, Secretary, 13 Main Street, Sutton-on-Trent, Newark, Notts NG23 6PF, tel:01636 821781 (evenings), e-mail (19.1.12).
North Muskham History Group (1991). Mrs A Heathcote, Chairman/Secretary, Roseacre, Vicarage Lane, North Muskham, Notts NG23 6ES, tel:01636 705566, e-mail, web: www.northmuskham.com/index.php?pr=History_Group (19.1.12).
Norton, Cuckney History Society (nk). Morven Harrison, Secretary, 4 Glovers Close, Cuckney, Mansfield NG20 9NH, tel: 01623 845757, e-mail (19.1.12).
Norwell Parish Heritage Group (nk). Elizabeth Jones, Secretary, Parr’s Cottage, Norwell, Newark, Notts NG23 6JN, tel: 01636 636365, e-mail, web: www.norwellparish.co.uk/ (19.1.12).
Nottingham Arkwright Society. John Straw, Secretary, 18 Temple Drive, Nuthall, Nottingham NG16 1BE, tel: 0115 8490842, e-mail, web: www.nottinghamarkwrightsociety.co.uk (1.2.12)
Nottingham Civic Society (1962). Hilary Silvester, Vice-President, 22 Wheatfields Road, Thorneywood, Nottingham NG3 2PQ, tel: 0115 9502444, e-mail, web: www.nottinghamcivicsociety.org.uk/ (19.1.12).
Nottingham Historical & Archaeological Society (1968). Michael Sakoshansky, Secretary, 9 Churchill Drive, Stapleford, Nottingham NG9 8PE, tel:0115 9397140 (19.1.12).
Nottingham Postcard Society (1981). Graham Hopcroft, Chairman, 51 Park Street, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1DF, tel:0115 9224057 (19.1.12).
Nottingham Women's History Group (nk). Val Wood, tel:0115 9419186, email, web: www.nottinghamwomenshistory.org.uk/index.html (19.1.12).
Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Labour History Society (2008). Hilary Cave, Secretary, 22 Boythorpe Avenue, Chesterfield, Derbys S40 2QE, tel: 01246 270628, email (19.1.12).
Nottinghamshire Family History Society (1971). Ms Dominic Johnson, President, 33 Redhill Lodge Drive, Redhill, Nottingham NG5 8JH, web:www.nottsfhs.org.uk (19.1.12).
Nottinghamshire's Rainbow Heritage, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history project, (2008). The Secretary, NRH, 7 Mansfield Road, Nottingham NG1 3FB , tel:0115 9349529, e-mail, web: www.nottsrainbowheritage.org.uk.
Numismatic Society of Nottinghamshire (1948). Grenville Chamberlain, Secretary, 43 Park Street, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1DF, tel:0115 925 7674 (19.1.12).
Nuthall and District Local History Society (1969). Mr John Doyle, Secretary, 4 Ayscough Avenue, Nuthall, Nottingham NG16 1BY, tel:0115 913 7754, e-mail (Assistant Secretary) (30/6/09).
Papplewick Pumping Station Trust. The Director, Superintendant's House, Papplewick Pumping Station, Rigg Lane, Ravenshead, Notts NG15 9AJ, tel: 0115 9632938, e-mail, web: www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk (20.1.12).
Pentagon Society (covers Elston, Shelton, Sibthorpe, East Stoke and Syerston) (1986). Michael Ross Sergeant, Secretary, 2 Tudor Oaks, Elston, Newark, Notts NG23 5NW, web: www.pentagonhistory.org.uk/ (20.1.12).
Pleasley History Group (1996). Peter Brooks, Secretary, 8 Cambria Road, Radmanthwaite, Mansfield, Notts NG19 7RL, tel:01623 810201 (20.1.12).
Priories Historical Society. Mrs Pam Cook, Secretary, 15 Doncaster Road, Langold, Worksop, Notts S81 9RY, tel: 01909 732485, e-mail, web: http://priorieshistoricalsociety.btck.co.uk/ (20.1.12).
Radford Local History Society (1998). Mrs Peggy Hodge, Archivist, 7 Nidderdale, Wollaton, Nottingham NG8 2TN, tel:0115 8773583 (20.1.12).
Retford & District Historical & Archaeological Society (1967).Gwen Turland, tel: 01302 710224 (20.1.12).
Ruddington Local History & Amenity Society. Gavin Walker, Chairman, St Peter's Rooms, Church Street, Ruddington, Notts NG11 6HA, tel:0115 9146645, web: www.ruddington.org.uk/ (20.1.12).
Sherwood Archaeological Society (1973). Mr R D Smith, Hon Treasurer, tel:01623 625674, e-mail, web: www.sherwood-archaeology.co.uk (20.1.12).
Shireoaks & District Local History Group (1998). Mr Trevor Dolby, Secretary, 10 Gloucester Road, Worksop, Notts S81 0PQ, tel:01909 473146 (evenings), web: www.shireoakshistory.fsnet.co.uk (9.9.09).
Sneinton Environmental Society (1980). Stan Taylor, Vice-Chairman, 248 Greenwood Road, Nottingham NG3 7FY, tel:0115 987 5035 (20.1.12).
South Clifton & District History Society. Dr E Swain, Chairman, The Cottage, Trent Lane, South Clifton, Newark NG23 778333, email (20.1.12).
Southwell and District Local History Society (1982). Mrs Victoria Preece, 20 Adams Row, Southwell, Notts NG25 0FF, tel: 01636 814164, web: www.southwellhistorysociety.co.uk/ (20.1.12).
Stapleford and District Local History Society (1995). Mrs B M Brooke, Chairman/Secretary, 57Westerlands, Stapleford, Nottingham NG9 7JE, tel:0115 939 4979 (20.1.12).
Sutton Bonnington Local History Society (1981). Mrs Annette Hardern, Secretary, 6 Charnwood Fields, Sutton Bonnington, Loughborough LE12 5NP, tel:01509 673107 (20.1.12).
Sutton-in-Ashfield Heritage Society (1992). Lily Ann Dawes, Secretary, 8 Sheepbridge Lane, Mansfield, Notts NG18 5EA (20.1.12)
Sutton on Trent Local History Society (1969). Ms E Shimelds, Secretary, 14 Grassthorpe Road, Sutton on Trent, Newark, Notts NG23 6QD, tel:01636 821228 (20.1.12).
Thoroton Society (1897). Barbara Cast BA, Secretary, Little Dower House, Station Road, Bleasby, Notts NG14 7FX, tel: 01636 830284, web:www.thorotonsociety.org.uk (20.1.12).
Friends of Thynghowe (Thynghowe is a Viking age assembly site in Birklands on the western edge of Sherwood Forest). Mrs R Dawson, Secretary, 1 Bracken Close, Market Warsop, Notts NG20 0QQ, tel:01623 842219, e-mail, web: www.thynghowe.org.uk/index.html (20.1.12).
Tuxford Heritage Society. Secretary, c/o 140 Lincoln Road, Tuxford, Newark, Notts NG22 0HS (20.1.12).
Upper Broughton Local History Group. Mrs Catherine Jones, Co-Chairman, The Paddock, Chapel Lane, Upper Broughton, Melton Mowbray, Leics LE14 3BB, tel:01664 822916, e-mail (20.1.12)
Old Warsop Society. Mrs R Dawson, Secretary, 1 Bracken Close, Market Warsop, Notts NG20 0QQ, tel:01623 842219 (19.1.12).
Warsop Vale Local History Society (2000). Ms M Calvert, Secretary, The Old Schoolhouse, Warsop Vale, Mansfield, Notts NG20 8XF, tel:01623 742233, web: www.warsopvale.org/index.htm (20.1.12).
West Bridgford & District Local History Society (1976). Mrs Grace Fyles, Secretary, 30 Repton Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7EJ, tel:0115 923 3901, web: www.westbridgfordhistory.org/ (20.1.12).
Wilford History Society (1982). Mr Roy Kershaw, Secretary, 10 St Austell Drive, Wilford, Nottingham NG11 7BP, tel:0115 9817061 (20.1.12).
Woodborough Local History Group (1986). Pam Footitt, Secretary, 124 Main Street, Woodborough, Notts NG14 6DA, tel:0115 965 4884, e-mail, web:www.woodborough-heritage.org.uk (20.1.12).
Woodsetts Local History Society. Ms Sue Dakin, Secretary, 8 Lindrick Court, Worksop Road, Woodsetts, Worksop S81 8RW, tel:01909 562657 (20.1.12)
Worksop Archaeological & Local History Society (1958). Richard Allsopp, 42 Dunstan Crescent, Worksop, Notts S80 1AF, tel:01909 477575 (20.1.12).
