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“Family History : How to start” – Susan Latter – Tuesday 19.11.19

by Northallerton Probus | Nov 22, 2019 | Uncategorized

Susan told us that her first step in researching family history came at a time when she was curious about a maternal grandfather who was never spoken about in family circles.  A mystery!. She found out that he had died of a fall into the Rhine near Boppard in1914 as...

“Pubs, Parsons and Parasols” – Bob Woodhouse – 5th November 2019

by Northallerton Probus | Nov 5, 2019 | Uncategorized

The BBC has recently screened a short series of programmes which explored the nature of “the village” under the title of “Pubs, ponds and power”. Each episode sought to chart the evolution , development , and decay of a chosen village. A year or so ago another series...

Preston Park Museum and Grounds. Christine Hutchinson – 15/10/19

by Northallerton Probus | Oct 17, 2019 | Uncategorized

In the year 2012 the Club was entertained by a talk about the plans for the development of a centre for history, culture and the arts to be based upon the estate of Preston Hall, a large country property near Stockton on the banks of the Tees.  It was already the...

“Croft Aerodrome “ – Alan Todd – 1.10.19.

by Northallerton Probus | Oct 5, 2019 | Uncategorized

There were 18 military aerodromes in the Vale of Mowbray during the 1939-45 War. That at Croft was the furthest west and north of the cluster Unlike many it was a fresh start, having no pevious experience or facilities. Unlike many it was not built on sound firm...

“Woodland Therapy” – Mike I’Anson – 17th, September, 2019

by Northallerton Probus | Sep 18, 2019 | Uncategorized

This was a short but delightful story told by a most enthusiastic and committed speaker, told without notes or visual aids, about a small charity set up in the Thirsk area in 2013. After a career in the police service and estate management, Mike joined with a group of...

Sam Turner’s: “Past, present and future.” – John and Charlie Turner – 3rd Sept, 2019

by Northallerton Probus | Sep 5, 2019 | Uncategorized

John and Charlie Turner told us the history of the family firm – a story of one of the pillars of Northallerton’s industrial and retail base, one familiar to many present but an absorbing and informative narrative to others. John traced the evolution of the business...
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