Royston and District Local History Society
Programme
The Society organises a number of talks by experts in their field to which members and the public are invited. Every summer it also organises coach trips to places which may be of interest to members.
We meet on the first Thursday of each month from October to May, except where New Year's Day is very close to, or on, the first Thursday of January.
A list of the talks for the 2025 - 26 season is shown below. Information on the AGM and the Society’s outing will appear in due course.
The Royston Institute built in 1855 and now Royston’s Town Hall where the Society meets.
2026 - 27 Season
2026
October1st
History of Hertfordshire Police
Nik Pringle
November 5th
Women in the First World War
Stephen Barker
December 3rd
The Cockerells, Father and Son
Alan Osborne
2027
January 7th
Commonwealth War Graves
Nicholas Lambert
February 4th
Film - London Lost Docks
Reg Hounsell
March 4th
Not Forgotten –
The Crooked Billet
Jennie Randall
April 1st
Poinsettia, Leopards & Cats & Dogs & Chocolate Cake
Kate Armstrong
May 13th
Annual General Meeting
Film - The Life & Times of Southend Pier
Reg Hounsell
The evening to conclude with light refreshments
6th June
Society Annual Outing
Bletchley Park
The venue
The Heritage Hall
Town Hall
Melbourn Street
Royston
Herts
SG8 7DA
Meetings start at 8.00 pm
Doors open at 7.30 pm
Meetings are free for members.
Visitors £3.00 entry fee.
There is ample free parking after 3.p.m. in the Civic Centre car park accessible from King James Way.
How to find us
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Michael Wright
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Except images © Royston Museum, Royston Local History Society, Royston Town Council