The Poor Law and the Workhouses of Knaresborough.
King James's School King James Rd, Knaresborough, Yorkshire, United KingdomBy Alex De Gier Alex is our own chairman and will be telling us about the Poor Law and the Workhouses of Knaresborough.
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The Not so Golden Years of Elizabeth
King James's School King James Rd, Knaresborough, Yorkshire, United KingdomBy Rob Snow Rob is one of our regular members and last year talked to us about Mary Tudor. This year he will explore the Not so Golden Years of… Continue reading The Not so Golden Years of Elizabeth
Dark Threads: Child Exploitation in the 19th Century Textile Industry.
King James's School King James Rd, Knaresborough, Yorkshire, United KingdomBy Suzanne Coulson This follows the interesting talk presented last year by Claire Joia, who introduced us to the Knaresborough Linen Industry. Note! This meeting will be in the Challoner… Continue reading Dark Threads: Child Exploitation in the 19th Century Textile Industry.
Between a Rock and a Hard Place-Putin and Ukraine
King James's School King James Rd, Knaresborough, Yorkshire, United KingdomBy Peter Finnan Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Putin and Ukraine. Pete is a retired Head of History at King James’s School and a member of our… Continue reading Between a Rock and a Hard Place-Putin and Ukraine
French Connections to Yorkshire Abbeys and their links to Burgundy.
King James's School King James Rd, Knaresborough, Yorkshire, United KingdomBy Peter Lewis Events French Connections to Yorkshire Abbeys and their links to Burgundy. Peter has volunteered as a guide at Fountains Abbey, and his talks reflect his interest in… Continue reading French Connections to Yorkshire Abbeys and their links to Burgundy.