Welton Community History Project
The meeting to launch the Welton History Group website on Tuesday May 19th was well received. A voluntary donation hat collected over £40 which will be used to help fund more permanent displays of our shared history, so thank you to all for your generosity.
During the meeting the website was demonstrated, introducing the interactive map, the range of areas we have been researching as well as the online photograph album. Initial analysis of “hits” show a very encouraging level of interest and direct feedback from many in the village has been very positive. If you have not yet accessed the website, why not see for yourself using link: weltonhistorygroup.co.uk
To date we have produced detailed pieces on 11 properties, with at least 11 more to investigate, 5 ‘lost treasures” (buildings now lost or in very changed circumstances) and two public buildings: Welton School and St Martin’s Church.
We are delighted that several people, some but not all local to Welton, have taken an active part in digging out new information and undertaking further research into key questions. I would like to thank all those who have helped get this project underway. The Facebook page Welton (Northamptonshire) Memories has also been an absolute treasure trove of new material, so thank you to all who have contributed.
This is very much a work in progress and with each new discovery changes may need to be made. Sometimes we find out things that require us to rethink earlier findings, so do bear with us. You can feedback your thoughts or findings to us on the website.
Upcoming meetings
Wulfhampcote walk: It was very frustrating that the weather required us to postpone the walk scheduled for earlier this month. Please look out for an email giving you details of the new date and time in the next couple of weeks. .
Monday 29th June: 7.30pm – The Women’s Land Army
This final meeting of this season will be led by Helen Frost and explores the launch of and both short- and longer-term consequences of this important social change during World War I. £5pp payable on the door, cash or card welcome.
Dates for your diary
Monday 28th September: our first meeting of the new season will take us on a fascinating virtual walk through Daventry, exploring the fascinating history of the town, its buildings and some of its inhabitants.
Saturday 19th September: Local area Heritage Open Day, including a Welton History display in the church, book stall and a free Heritage bus service to Daventry.
And wider afield – historic themed events of interest this summer
Bosworth Medieval Festival: Saturday 22nd August – two-day event featuring re-enactors, traders and lots more at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre. Tickets on sale now. See website for further details: www.bosworthbattlefield.org.uk
If you are an English Heritage member
- Sunday 7th June: Edward II and his favourites walking tour (members only event)
- Wednesday 8th July: Simon de Montfort and the Siege of Kenilworth (members only event)
- Saturday 29th – Monday 31st August: Knight’s Tournament (open to all).
And finally, if you are wondering about what amazing things you can do locally, then why not consider the following great historic locations in Northamptonshire?
- Althorp House and Gardens
- Delapre Abbey, Northampton
- Canons Ashby House (National Trust)
- Broughton House (Historic Houses Association)
- Sulgrave Manor – home of the ancestors of George Washington
- Canal Museum at Stoke Bruerne
- Fotheringhay Castle – location of execution of Mary Queen of Scots
- Edgecote Moor Battlefield near Banbury
- The Geddington Cross – the best surviving Eleanor Cross as featured in a WHG talk earlier this year
- Rushton Triangular Lodge
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