North Duffield Conservation and Local History Society
Our book is still progressing and we shall be looking for funding shortly. We will also need the services of a specialised printer to publish the book. We have just finished the summer visit programme, the highlight of which was an ascent of the scaffolding on the outside of the Great East Window of York Minster.
Our speaker programme starts with an illustrated talk by Vicky Harrison on the various collections at the Minster. We also attended the book fair at the Guildhall in early October.
With the help of Jon Kenny, we are currently in process of applying for a HLF grant to support our landscape survey and associated events.
We have made a small trebuchet which will be operated in the playground of the primary school and will form part of their maths, physics and history syllabi.
Contact: Tony Stevens 01757 288941
South Ainsty Archaeological Society
We have had two main projects underway this summer. On the fieldwork side, a small group have completed a topographical survey of a deserted medieval village near Bolton Percy. Jon Kenny is assisting with a geophysical survey at the same site. The other news is that our first book will be published in November. “From Coppenthorpe to Copmanthorpe - Aspects of life in an Ainsty village” is a full-colour book of over 250 pages with some 100 illustrations which explores the village’s history from Domesday to the present day. The book will be priced at £12, but copies can be reserved now at the special pre-publication price of £10. Please send your name and address, along with a cheque made payable to South Ainsty Archaeological Society, to: Mrs R Foster, 4 Hatters Close, Copmanthorpe, YO23 3XQ. (If you wish to have it posted out to you, please add £1.50 P&P.) All advance orders must be received by 31 October 2010.
Contact: 01904 744263 or 705478
Strensall Local History Group
The geophysical survey of a Roman road, first identified by aerial photography several years ago, has commenced. The initial results are encouraging and further survey days will be planned shortly. The landscape survey of the Manor Hall garth has restarted, this time using electronic survey equipment. The methodology is much easier and quicker to use, and will allow us to concentrate our efforts on specific areas of interest in the fields behind the Hall. Work on the Slater Family Archive continues but, as previously reported, is taking a lot of time with the transcribing of the large amount of information. Our recent meetings have included talks on DNA and Family History: “What I found in Auntie’s drawers!” (Life in 1910 York); a tour around Holgate Windmill and a “treasure hunt” around the city centre. Future meetings will include: a talk entitled “A day in the life of a verger” given by Alex Carberry, Head Verger at York Minster; a showing of old films from York Film Archive taken in and around York; and a presentation by Jon Kenny about the community archaeological projects in Greater York.
Stockton and Hopgrove Local History Group
We are continuing our investigation into the possibility of a Roman Road and are pleased to say that some new evidence is now being considered.
It would appear that all chapters of our book will be completed by the end of the year.
A subsequent publication to the book may include the Military History of Stockton which has been investigated thoroughly by one member of our group.
We have now completed 19 oral history Interviews. The Vernacular Building Group visited the village and inspected houses in the main village street.
Our next meeting, to be held on 23rd September 2010, will be a joint display incorporating the archives of our group and those of Claxton/Sand Hutton. Everyone is welcome.
Contact: Joy Mosley at jmoseley@f2s.com
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