Desford & District Local History Society Group Profile
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| The society was formed in 1982 and we have a constitution. Our main interests are in Desford as a former coal mining area and in framework knitting. We have a collection, from the parish archive, of old photographs, maps and documents about Desford. Members are updated on society activities bi-monthly via letter. |
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How to Contact Us:
Write to:
Mrs. Pat Crane
33 Parkstone Road
Desford
Leicestershire
LE9 9HY
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Phone: 01455 823537
Email: colincrane33@aol.com
Our website is currently under construction - watch this space for updates.
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Meeting details:
We meet bi-monthly, plus trips, on the third Tuesday of the month at 7.45pm at St. Martins Church Centre. We currently have 45 members and new members are welcome. |
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Previous Projects
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The society has produced information panels for the village hall, telling the history of the village.
Erection of the Winding Wheel from Desford Pit and the restoration of the village pump. |
Desford & District Local History Society publications
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Various leaflets in a series - these need to be re-published
History of Desford - pamphlet
Recollections - a collection of old photographs |
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Current Projects
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We are currently working on a book/booklet of 17th century Desford which arose through ongoing research. This is now complete and we are busy writing text and finding images for the book/booklet.
The group are also transcribing the parish registers from the 16th and 18th centuries. |
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