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Werrington Local History Group presents
Thursday 3 September 2026
John Norton Collins and Peterborough and District Memorial Hospital
by Martyn Thomas
Talk exploring the building of Peterborough’s first purpose-built hospital, which also served as a living memorial to honour the local residents who died during the First World War and how it adapted to changes in both Peterborough and medicine.
Time: 7.30pm
Where: Werrington Parish Village Centre
All Welcome
Visitors £5
Contact us: werringtonlhg@gmail.com
Werrington Local History Group
JULY MEETING CANCELLED
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the meeting on 4 July is CANCELLED.
The next meeting will be 3rd September with a talk on Peterborough and District Memorial Hospital. Details to follow.
Werrington Local History Group presents
2nd July 2026
Railways – Peterborough to Stamford
by Chris Hunt
This illustrated talk covers the East Coast Main Line and the parallel Midland Line north of Peterborough from the 1930’s to the last days of steam.
Time: 7:30pm
at Werrington Parish Village Centre
All welcome
Visitors £5
Contact us: werringtonlhg@gmail.com
Werrington Local History Group presents
4 June 2026
Lily Violet Bryant –
Peterborough’s First Female Mayor
by Sadie McMullon
learn about the woman who broke the glass ceiling , prepared Peterborough for the Second World War and fought to improve the lives of children.
When: 4 June at 7.30pm
Where: Werrington Parish Village Centre
All Welcome
Visitors £5
Contact us: werringtonlhg@gmail.com
Werrington Local History Group presents
7 May 2026
Peterborough Archive Services
by James Keech
Peterborough Archives Service has been collecting, preserving and providing access to Peterborough’s heritage since 2005
7.30pm
Werrington Parish village Centre
All Welcome
Visitors £5
Contact Us at werringtonlhg@gmail.com
Werrington Local History Group presents
Thursday 2 April 2026
Thatching in East Anglia
by Chris Dodson
Chris, a fourth generation, award winning master thatcher, will talk about the history of thatch – materials and techniques used.
at 7.30 pm
Werrington Parish Village Centre
All Welcome
Visitors £5
Contact us at werringtonlhg@gmail.com
Werrington Local History Group Presents
5 March 2026
Ivy Benson
by Clair Wordsworth
Local writer and presenter Clair Wordsworth will talk about band music on the radio around the Second World War – especially the position of women in entertainment.
7.30 pm
Werrington Parish Village Centre
All Welcome Visitors £5
Contact us at werringtonlhg@gmail.com
Werrington Local History presents
5 February 2026
DUSTING OFF THE ARCHIVES
by Jason Cumberworth
The internationally important archeological archives held by Peterborough Museum provide a fascinating and sometimes shocking look into Peterborough and archeological heritage
Time: 7.30 pm
Place: Werrington Parish Village Centre
All Welcome
Visitors £5
Werrington Local History Group Presents
8th January 2026
Natural History of the Whittlesey Brick Pits
by Phil Barker
Ecologist Phil has been working to maximise the biodiversity potential at Whittlesey for the last 30 years and established the Kings Dyke nature reserve over 25 years ago.
7.30 pm
Werrington Parish Village Centre
All Welcome
Visitors £5
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