13th April 2011
The Complete History of Salcey Forest – Andy Patmore
Andy will outline how 8,000 years of history shaped the forest and its wildlife into the area we see today.
7.30pm York Room, Cogenhoe Village Hall, York Avenue, Cogenhoe.
11th May 2011
The Men who brought the news to Town – Bob Shaw
Bob, a member of the Society and a retired local journalist, will outline the history of newspapers in Northampton over the last 300 years.
7.30pm York Room, Cogenhoe Village Hall, York Avenue, Cogenhoe.
15th June 2011 (Afternoon)
The Comptons of Castle Ashby – Violet Grucock
The history of the Compton family at Castle Ashby from the 16th Century to the present day.
2.30pm York Room, Cogenhoe Village Hall, York Avenue, Cogenhoe.
13th July 2011
The Cogenhoe 700 year Festival – 30 Years on
We look at how the village celebrated the 700th Anniversary of the building of St Peter's Church through the eyes of its former rectors.
7.30pm St. Peter’s Church. Car parking & refreshments at St. Peter’s Centre
10th August 2011
The History of the Home Guard – Colin Haddon
Colin and his comrades will take us through the history of the Home Guard in Northamptonshire with demonstrations in uniform of both foot and arms drills.
7.30pm York Room, Cogenhoe Village Hall, York Avenue, Cogenhoe.
20th August 2011 (Saturday)
A Day Out at Deene Park
Our Society will be the private guests of the Brudenell Family who have lived in Deene Park for hundreds of years. Their illustrious ancestor, the Earl of Cardigan, won fame when he led the charge of the Light Brigade in the Crimea War. Details to follow.
14th September 2011 (Afternoon)
Victorian Northamptonshire Inventors and Inventions – Jon Paul Carr
The Victorians were known for their invention, be it good, bad or very mad. This illustrated talk looks at Inventors from Northamptonshire and their contribution to 19th Century life.
2.30pm York Room, Cogenhoe Village Hall, York Avenue, Cogenhoe.
12th October 2011
Subterranean Secrets of London – Amanda Pickard
Much of the Second World War was directed from a subterranean world. Amanda talks about the secret underground bunkers and tunnels.
7.30pm York Room, Cogenhoe Village Hall, York Avenue, Cogenhoe.
22nd October 2011 (Saturday)
Cogenhoe & Whiston Heritage Society will be hosting the Annual Meeting of the NALH in the Cogenhoe Village Hall. Members who wish to attend will need to apply for tickets. This is not a part of our Society’s programme but all members are welcome to attend. Details to follow.
16th November 2011
Waddesdon House and the Rothschilds – Robert Keating
Robert, who has been a guide at Waddesdon House for the last 15 years, will outline the history of this illustrious family and how they built up the house and its contents.
7.30pm York Room, Cogenhoe Village Hall, York Avenue, Cogenhoe.
14th December 2011
A celebration of Christmas with the Moulton Morris Men
The evening will start with a medieval mummers play and continue with an exhibition of seasonal morris dancing.
7.30pm Cogenhoe Village Hall, York Avenue, Cogenhoe.
Wine and mince pies will be served.
28th December 2011 (Wednesday)
Annual Christmas Walk - Ted Barnes
This year we will explore the area south of Cogenhoe towards Denton and Brafield and attempt to better understand past agricultural practices.
1.30pm Cogenhoe Village Hall. York Avenue, Cogenhoe.
Sensible clothes and footwear essential. Mulled wine and mince pies served from 3.00pm in Village Hall. Please leave muddy boots at the door. Non-walkers most welcome.
11th January 2012 (Afternoon)
Critical Battles in Northamptonshire – Martin Marix Evans
Northamptonshire, situated as it is in the centre of England has long been a battleground between different forces vying for national supremacy. Martin, a military historian, will share with us some of the battles that have been fought in the county.
2.30pm York Room, Cogenhoe Village Hall, York Avenue, Cogenhoe.
8th February 2012
The History of Bletchley Park – Mick Miers
Bletchley Park played a critical role in the defeat of Nazi Germany. Mick will take us through the history of the breaking of the German codes and how it was done.
7.30pm York Room, Cogenhoe Village Hall, York Avenue, Cogenhoe.
14th March 2012
2012 AGM followed by:
Roger Powell
Royal Bastards and Royal Mistresses
The history of the British Monarchy has often been glorious – but it also has another, less seemly side. Roger, who has published a number of books on the subject, will elaborate.
7.30pm, Cogenhoe Village Hall, York Avenue, Cogenhoe.