This combined programme is provided by Rutland Local History and Record Society and the
Friends of Rutland County Museum and Oakam Castle, each organisation arranging lectures
which reflect the diversity of its membership.
Researching Rutland
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2023 Programme
Thursday, 12th January - RLH&RS
7.30 pm Oakham Castle
George Glover (1812-90): Unknown Architect Active in Stamford -
John Daffern
Thursday 9th February - RLH&RS 7.30 pm Rutland County Museum
Discovering the History of your House – Debbie Frearson & Carole Bancroft Turner
This lecture gives a wide range of interesting local case studies to illustrate the various resources
available nationally and locally to discover the history of your house, land or commercial
premises. The speakers will guide you through the challenges and joys of research, from cattle
breeding to breweries, original arts and crafts architecture to pastiche fakes.
Thursday 9th March - FRCM&C
7.30 pm Rutland County Museum
Friends of Rutland County Museum and Oakham Castle AGM
Thomas Cook: Life and Times
Paul Smith
Thursday 13th April - FRCM&C
7.30 pm Rutland County Museum
The Oakham Canal: History and Future
Paul Dadford
Thursday 11th May - RLH&RS
7.30 pm Rutland County Museum
Rutland Local History and Record Society AGM
Felons and their Possessions in Late-Medieval and Tudor Rutland
Dr Chris Briggs (Selwyn College, Cambridge)
Thursday 8th June - FRCM&C
7.30 pm Rutland County Museum
The Rutland 'Sea Dragon'
Marc Evans
Thursday 13th July - RLH&RS
7.30 pm Rutland County Museum
Heritage Open Evening
An opportunity to discover the diverse range of heritage activities and groups in Rutland.
Saturday 16th September - RLH&RS
RLHRS Village Visit: South Luffenham
Advance bookings only.
Thursday 12th October - RLH&RS
7.30 pm Rutland County Museum
Workhouse Scandals (1834-1900): Reality or Myth?
Dr Carol Beardmore (Open University)
Thursday 9th November - FRCM&C
7.30 pm Rutland County Museum
Normanton Church and its History
Lawrence Fenelon
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