Talks
All talks take place in the Cherry Hall, with tickets on the door at £3.00. Those joining as members in January 2025 may attend all 6 talks for £12.00.
We also produce an occasional mini mag full of interesting articles which is sent out to members in some of the months when there are no meetings.
Below is a list of planned dates and talks for 2025, all held on Wednesdays at 19.30
| 19th March | History of the GWR Abingdon branch. | Ivan Cadge |
| 16th April | History of MG Cars -hopefully with some ‘examples’ in the car park! | Richard Martin |
| 21st May | St Matthews – a church in the Landscape. | Adrian Rance McGregor |
| There are no meetings in June , July or August but members will receive a mini mag during this time. | ||
| 17th September | Holmes of Hanney and Birth Control “The Most Useful Man in England”? | David and Katherine Gahan |
| 15th October | Crime, Medicine and Forensic Science in History | Prof Katherine Watson |
| 19th November | Textile Conservation | Lois Clitheroe |
Displays in the Village Hall Heritage Centre/Foyer
The group is also responsible for the changing exhibitions in the Heritage Foyer, which currently houses displays on heraldic arms and information on past Royal jubilees and the main jubilees of Queen Elizabeth II.
In view of the approaching coronation, this display will feature adaptations and additions rather than complete changes as much of the existing material remains relevant.
Work in progress includes research on the Geering Almshouses, the Harwell Site, Harwell’s schools, and the church’s monuments.
It’s hoped to stage an exhibition on the latter two items in 2024.
The group is dreadfully short of researchers – if there is anyone out there who can help, PLEASE get in touch!
If there is anyone out there who is knowledgeable on the history of St. Matthew’s in particular? The HPHG sends grateful thanks to Tony Hughes for his invaluable help to date, but any other information would be welcome.
Please contact us on harwellhistorygroup@outlook.com