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All Meetings

Harleston and District Historical Society meet in St John's Church on Broad Street on the second Thursday of each month.

​Meetings start at 2:00 pm and last about two hours.  They usually consist of a speaker on an aspect of local, regional or national historical interest.

Refreshments are available.

  • Whistlecraft - a Poacher Family from Rickinghall
    Whistlecraft - a Poacher Family from Rickinghall
    Thu, 08 May
    St Johns Church
    08 May 2025, 14:00
    St Johns Church, Broad Street, Harleston IP20 9AZ
    The true story of a notorious family from Rickinghall and Hinderclay in Suffolk - a tale of poaching, murder, heavy drinking and intrigue.
  • Foul Murders in East Anglia
    Foul Murders in East Anglia
    Thu, 12 Jun
    St Johns Church
    12 Jun 2025, 14:00
    St Johns Church, Broad Street, Harleston IP20 9AZ
    Step into the shadowy world of Victorian Murders in East Anglia! Discover the dark and twisted tales of a bygone era, where fog-laden streets and rural landscapes were the backdrops to some of the most heinous crimes. Where sinister deeds and chilling crimes cast long shadows over this region.
  • Norwich in the 50s and 60s
    Norwich in the 50s and 60s
    Thu, 10 Jul
    St Johns Church
    10 Jul 2025, 14:00
    St Johns Church, Broad Street, Harleston IP20 9AZ
    In some ways, researching family and local history has never been easier. A wealth of sources have been digitised and are available online. This talk uses case real life studies to demonstrate approaches to tackling 'brick wall' problems.
  • Speed Antiques
    Speed Antiques
    Thu, 14 Aug
    The Cap
    14 Aug 2025, 19:00
    The Cap, 23 The Thoroughfare, Harleston IP20 9AS
    Do you remember, 'Going for a Song'? This will be the updated Harleston version. Speed dating but with mystery objects. Can you guess what they are?
  • A Harleston Trail to Start Heritage Open Days
    A Harleston Trail to Start Heritage Open Days
    Thu, 11 Sept
    St Johns Church
    11 Sept 2025, 14:00
    St Johns Church, Broad Street, Harleston IP20 9AZ
    The theme for 2025 is 'Architecture'. Harleston has buildings spanning many centuries and provides an ideal location to showcase the theme.
  • A Little Learning
    A Little Learning
    Thu, 09 Oct
    St Johns Church
    09 Oct 2025, 14:00
    St Johns Church, Broad Street, Harleston IP20 9AZ
    A whistlestop tour of the history of the education of the labouring poor over two centuries.
  • Memories of Harleston
    Memories of Harleston
    Thu, 13 Nov
    St Johns Church
    13 Nov 2025, 14:00
    St Johns Church, Broad Street, Harleston IP20 9AZ
    Reminisce with memories and stories of local people from the last 100 years .
  • Christmas Social
    Christmas Social
    Thu, 11 Dec
    Swan Hotel
    11 Dec 2025, 14:00
    Swan Hotel, 19 The Thoroughfare, Harleston IP20 9AS, UK
    The December meeting will be a light hearted fun afternoon with mulled wine and mince pies. More details will follow.

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