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 informtion. 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.
Awsworth & Cossall Local History Society (2007). Bryan Maloney, Chair, tel: 0115 8494761, e-mail: Bryan.maloney@ntlworld.com (6/6/07).
Basford and District Local History Society (1984). Christine Smith, Secretary, 44 Cherry Tree Close, Brinsley, Nottingham NG16 5BA, tel:01773 783009, e-mail: stan@powercomp.co.uk (19/11/07).
Beeston and District Local History Society (1972). Mrs M Rushton, Treasurer/Membership Sec, 16 Cumberland Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 4DH, tel:0115 922 3008, e-mail: Canary.Girl@tinyworld.co.uk (2/2/03).
Bingham & District Local History Society (1979). Jackie Fish, Secretary, 56 Nottingham Road, Bingham, Notts NG13 8AT, tel:01949 875866 (19/1/02).
Bleasby Local History Society (1979). Pamela J Brandreth, Secretary, 5 Sycamore Lane, Bleasby, Notts NG14 7GJ, tel:01636 830094 (19/1/02).
Bramcote History Group. Jill Ward, Secretary, 23 Ullswater Crescent, Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 3BE (14/10/07).
Bulwell Historical Society (1981). Mr W Young, 9 Thames Street, Bulwell, Nottingham NG6 8HW, tel: 0115 9751648 (24/8/05).
Burton Joyce & Bulcote Local History Society (1979). Mrs Hilda Ward, Secretary, 1 Lendrum Court, Burton Joyce, Nottingham NG14 5BB, tel:0115 931 3669 (30/8/07).
Calverton Preservation & History Society (1968). Chris Peck, Secretary, 146 Mansfield Lane, Calverton, Notts NG14 6HN, tel: 0115 9654843, fax: 0870 1370332, e-mail: pressoc@ntlworld.com (21/5/06).
Caunton Local History Society (1976). Mrs D C George, Secretary, Beech House, Caunton, Newark, Notts NG23 6AF, tel:01636 636564 (19/1/02).
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: stan.hough@ntlworld.com (27/1/02).
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 (14/5/07).
Collingham & District Local History Society (2001). Pat Wragg, Archivist, 23 Peterborough Road, Collingham, Notts, tel:01636 893060 (2/2/03).
Cotgrave Local History Society (1980). Mr Mike Chadderton, Secretary, 52 Owthorpe Road, Cotgrave, Nottingham NG12 3PA (30/8/07).
East Bridgford Local History Group (2000). Bill Whitaker, Secretary, 21 Walnut Tree Lane, East Bridgford, Notts NG13 8NN, e-mail: eblhg@talk21.com (15/3/02).
East Leake and District Local History Society (1979). Mr William Buchanan, 16 Oldershaw Road, East Leake, Loughborough, Leics LE12 6NG, tel:01509 820710, e-mail: william.buchanan3@ntlworld.com, web:www.eastleake-history.org.uk (7/6/07).
Eastwood Historical Society (1968). Mrs Pat Lord, Secretary, 38 Percy Street, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 3EP (5/1/07).
Edwalton Local History Society (1994). Pam Norris, Secretary, 1 Beech Close, Edwalton, Nottingham (30/8/07).
Edwinstowe Historical Society (1960). Dianne Roker, Secretary, Boundary House, 2 Sandy Lane, Edwinstowe, Notts NG21 9HZ, tel: 01623 822220, e-mail: colinanddi@tiscali.co.uk. (14/9/06).
Everton Historical Society (1990). Mr B Charles, Secretary & Chairman, Kissgate Cottage, Chapel Lane, Everton, Doncaster DN10 5BJ, tel:01777 817760, e-mail: bcharles79@hotmailc.om (27/1/02).
Farndon & District Local History Society. Mrs B Wilds, Hon Secretary, 22 Brockton Avenue, Farndon, Newark, Notts NG24 4TH, tel:01636 610072 (16/8/02).
Farnsfield Local History Society (2002). Mrs J E Milnes, Secretary, Long Acre, Main Street, Farnsfield, Notts NG22 8EF, tel: 01623 882454 (23/11/06).
Gotham and District Local History Society (1977). Mr Barry O Dabell, Chairman, 108A Leake Road, Gotham, Notts NG11 0JN, tel:0115 983 0494, fax: 0115 983 0494, e-mail: bodabell@compuserve.com (19/1/02).
Hucknall Heritage Society (1984). Mrs. Maureen Newton, 64, Bestwood Road, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7PQ, web: www.ashtel.net/hhs (4/12/07).
Hucknall Library Local History Group (nk). Mr R Bickel, 21 Porchester Close, Hucknall, Notts NG15 7UB (10/9/07).
Keyworth and District Local History Society (1994). c/o The Library, Church Drive, Keyworth, Notts NG12 5FF, e-mail: info@keyworth-history.org.uk, web:www.keyworth-history.org.uk (27/1/02).
Lambley Historical Society (1980). Mrs Celia Morris, 11 Steeles Way, Lambley, Notts NG4 4QN, tel:0115 931 2588, web: www.lambleyheritage.co.uk (8/10/2007).
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 (1/1/08).
Lowdham Local History Society (1986). Mrs G Rees, Secretary, 3 Red Lane, Lowdham, Notts NG14 7AU, tel:0115 9663891, e-mail: gloriarees@ukonline.co.uk (19/1/02).
Mansfield & District Family History Society (1984). Miss B E Flintham, 15 Cranmer Grove, Mansfield, Notts NG19 7BR, tel:01623 629612 (19/1/02).
Mansfield Woodhouse Society (1950). Tony Barton, Newboundmill Lane, Pleasley, Mansfield, Notts NG19 7QA, tel:01623 810396, e-mail: jean.hales@ntlworld.com (5/3/02).
Morton & Fiskerton Local History Society (2001). Mr David Priestley, Chairman, Morton Farm Cottage, Main Street, Morton, Southwell, Notts NG25 0UT, tel:01636 831208, e-mail: dpriestley@tiscali.co.uk (26/8/05).
Newark Archaeological & Local History Society (1966). Mrs Jill Campbell, Secretary, 13 Main Street, Sutton-on-Trent, Newark, Notts NG23 6PF, tel:01636 821781 (eves), 01636 704151 (day), e-mail: jill.campbell@ic24.net (19/1/02).
Norwell Parish Heritage Group (nk). Elizabeth Jones, Secretary, Parr’s Cottage, Norwell, Newark, Notts NG23 6JN, tel: 01636 636365, e-mail: emjones.norwell@btinternet.com (26/4/06).
North Muskham History Group (1991). Mrs A Heathcote, Chairman/Secretary, Roseacre, Vicarage Lane, North Muskham, Notts NG23 6ES, tel:01636 705566, e-mail: hthctdrk@yahoo.co.uk (12/2/07).
Norton, Cuckney History Society (nk). Morven Harrison, Secretary, 4 Glovers Close, Cuckney, Mansfield NG20 9NH, tel: 01623 845757, e-mail: morvenharrison@hotmail.com (1/1/08).
Nottingham Civic Society (1962). Lynn Irvine, Membership Secretary, 57 Woodhedge Drive, Thorneywood, Nottingham NG3 6LW, tel:0115 958 8247 (16/8/02).
Nottingham Historical & Archaeological Society (1968). Michael Sakoshansky, Secretary, 9 Churchill Drive, Stapleford, Nottingham NG9 8PE, tel:0115 9397140 (15/1/02).
Nottingham Postcard Society (1981). Graham Hopcroft, Chairman, 51 Park Street, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1DF, tel:0115 9224057, e-mail: petedavies.modernpostcards@virgin.net (19/1/02).
Nottinghamshire Family History Society (1971). Mr S Mason, Secretary, 26 Acorn Bank, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7SH, web:www.nottsffhs.org.uk (25/2/05).
Nottinghamshire Industrial Archaeology Society (1976). Lynette Baker, Membership Secretary, 18 Queens Avenue, Ilkeston, Derbys DE7 4DL, tel:0115 9322228 (19/1/02).
Nottinghamshire Women's History Group (nk). Suella Postles, Brewhouse Yard Museum, Castle Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 1FB, tel:0115 915 3602 (12/1/02).
Numismatic Society of Nottinghamshire (1948). Grenville Chamberlain, Secretary, 43 Park Street, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1DF, tel:0115 925 7674 (19/1/02).
Nuthall and District Local History Society (1969). Thomas Leafe, Secretary, 14 Temple Drive, Nuthall, Nottingham NG16 1BE, tel:0115 927 1118 (16/8/02).
Old Mansfield Society (1919). Mr D Crute, Secretary, 7 Barn Close, Mansfield, Notts NG18 3JX, tel:01623 654815, e-mail: dcrute@yahoo.com, web:www.old-mansfield.org.uk (19/1/02).
Old Warsop Society. Mrs R Dawson, Secretary, 1 Bracken Close, Market Warsop, Notts NG20 0QQ, tel:01623 842219 (23/10/07).
Pentagon Society (covers Elston, Shelton, Sibthorpe, East Stoke and Syerston) (1986).Stan Firth, Secretary, 1a The Spinney, Elston, Newark, Notts NG23 5PE, tel: 01636 525089 (27/6/05).
Pleasley History Group (1996). Peter Brooks, Secretary, 8 Cambria Road, Radmanthwaite, Mansfield, Notts NG19 7RL, tel:01623 810201 (5/9/99).
Radford Local History Society (1998). Mrs Valerie Stanley, Chairman, 20 Park Road, Chilwell, Nottingham NG9 4DS, tel: 0115 9252884 (28/3/08).
Retford & District Historical & Archaeological Society (1967).Gwen Turland, tel: 01302 710224 (25/8/02).
Ruddington Local History & Amenity Society. Gavin Walker, Chairman, St Peter's Rooms, Church Street, Ruddington, Notts NG11 6HA, tel:0115 9146645 (23/8/00).
Sherwood Archaeological Society (1973). Mr R D Smith, Hon Treasurer, 6 Robin Down Lane, Mansfield, Notts NG18 4SW, tel:01623 625674 (19/1/02).
Shireoaks & District Local History Group (1998). Mr Trevor Dolby, Secretary, 'Jalna', Shireoaks Road, Shireoaks, Worksop, Notts S81 8NB, tel:01909 473146 (evenings), web: www.shireoakshistory.fsnet.co.uk (2/2/05).
Sneinton Environmental Society (1980). Stan Taylor, Vice-Chairman, 248 Greenwood Road, Nottingham NG3 7FY, tel:0115 987 5035 (27/1/02).
Southwell and District Local History Society (1982). Mrs Victoria Preece, 20 Adams Row, Southwell, Notts NG25 0FF, tel: 01636 814164 (30/5/07).
Stapleford and District Local History Society (1995). Mrs B M Brooke, Chairman/Secretary, 57Westerlands, Stapleford, Nottingham NG9 7JE, tel:0115 939 4979 (23/8/05).
Sutton Bonnington Local History Society (1981). Mrs Annette Hardern, Secretary, 6 Charnwood Fields, Sutton Bonnington, Loughborough LE12 5NP, tel:01509 673107 (19/1/02).
Sutton Heritage Society (1992). Mrs J Peters, Secretary, 34 High Street, Stanton Hill, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts NG17 3GA, tel:01623 455891 (19/1/02).
Sutton on Trent Local History Society (1969). Ms E Shimelds, Secretary, 14 Grassthorpe Road, Sutton on Trent, Newark, Notts NG23 6QD, tel:01636 821228 (15/1/02).
The Flintham Society (1992). Sue Clayton, Secretary, Flintham Museum, Inholms Road, Flintham, Notts NG23 5LF, tel:01636 525111, e-mail: flintham.museum@lineone.net, web:www.flintham-museum.org.uk (19/1/02).
Thoroton Society (1897). Barbara Cast BA, Secretary, Little Dower House, Station Road, Bleasby, Notts NG14 7FX, tel: 01636 830284, web:www.thorotonsociety.org.uk (1/1/08).
Tuxford Heritage Society. 140 Lincoln Road, Tuxford, Newark, Notts NG22 0HS (5/9/99).
Warsop Vale Local History Society (2000). Ms N White, Secretary, c/o The Vale Hotel, Carter Lane, Warsop Vale, Mansfield, Notts NG20 8XE, tel:01623 742418, web:www.warsopvale.com (19/1/02).
West Bridgford & District Local History Society (1976). Mrs Grace Fyles, Secretary, 30 Repton Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7EJ, tel:0115 923 3901 (19/1/02).
Wilford History Society (1982). Roy Kershaw, Secretary, 10 St Austell Drive, Wilford, Nottingham NG11 7BP, tel:0115 981 7061 (19/1/02).
Woodborough Local History Group (1986). Pam Footitt, Secretary, 124 Main Street, Woodborough, Notts NG14 6DA, tel:0115 965 4884, e-mail: enquiries@woodborough-heritage.org.uk, web:www.woodborough-heritage.org.uk (1/1/08).
Worksop Archaeological & Local History Society (1958). Richard Allsopp, 42 Dunstan Crescent, Worksop, Notts S80 1AF, tel:01909 477575 (19/1/02).
