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January
January 11th - Pre-Construct Archaeology
Speaker: Mark Hinman
As part of planning permissions, digs are carried out before building work can start
February
February 8th - Life & Work of William Morris
Speaker: Fiona Rose
He produced decorative art in many forms including fabrics
March
March 8th - Village Life in the 1800s
Speaker: Helen Harwood
A look at the lives of village labourers and their families in the 19th century
April
April 12th - St Nazaire
Speaker: Ann Mitchell
Attempts by the Allies to destroy this strategic dockyard
May
May 10th - Gray Family of Wandlebury
Speaker: Christine Ruse
Hear about the lives of this fascinating family
June
June 14th - Cambridge and the Russian Revolution
Speaker: Sean Lang
A look at how Cambridge responded
July
July 12th - annual members outing - Sawston Hall Gardens
The gardens have been redesigned since the present owners moved into the Hall and new plantings have taken place.
August
No Meeting
September
September 13th - Annual General Meeting
Your chance to suggest subjects for next year
October
October 11th - The Impact of WWI
Speaker: Alan Partridge
The legacy of World War I
November
November 8th - the History of Mackay's
Speaker: Duncan Mackay
From early beginnings to a well-respected ironmonger's store
December
December 13th - Lady Geneva and the 18th Century Gin Craze
Speaker: Annie James
Talk plus usual Christmas feast