8 February 2020

History, kettering, Manor House Museum, VE75, WW2

At the Manor House Museum

Tuesday 8th May 1945 was an emotional day when fighting against Nazi Germany, in Europe, came to an end. People celebrated the end of the conflict with big celebrations and street parties but it was also a time of reflection and great sadness. This exhibition tells you everything you need to know about VE Day and shares some of the stories of wartime Kettering.

We would love to hear from you if you have any objects which relate to the local area and the period of the Second World War. From military action to domestic life, we would like to reveal as many aspects of wartime Kettering as we can. Please do not bring items down to the museum as, unfortunately, we will not be able to accept them.

For more information please contact the museum at museumandgallery@kettering.gov.uk and title your email ‘Your museum wants you’.

12 October 2019

History, kettering

The History Day will explore aspects of the historic town of Kettering with some of the events, people, places and buildings that have helped shape the town. From Friends of Kettering Art Gallery & Museum, with Kettering Civic Society and Northamptonshire Heritage Forum featuring speakers including: Steve Sharpe, Ian Luck, David Brown, Tracey Clarke, Phil Steele, Delia Thomas, Andrea Pettingale.

Programme
10.00 Welcome – David Brown
10.05 Kettering Archaeology – Steve Sharpe
10.30 The History of Kettering – David Brown
11.15 Coffee
11.45 Kettering’s Artistic Heritage – Ian Luck
12.30 The History of Wicksteed Park – Tracey Clarke
13.00 Lunch
14.00 A choice of one of the following tours:
1. A tour of London Road Cemetery.
David Brown (General), Ian Luck (Artists),
Phil Steele (Military)
2. A tour of the Parish Church of St. Peter and
St. Paul, followed by a brief tour of the Manor
House Museum (Manager: Karen Adhemar)
and the Alfred East Art Gallery (Manager: Billie
Stevenson)
3. The north town. Early religion/non-conformist
sites, shoes and missionaries. – Delia Thomas
4. The south town. Monumental buildings, banks
and almshouses. – Andrea Pettingale
16.00 Tea and Cakes
17.00 Depart
Lunch Menu
A buffet lunch will be provided on the day.

How to Book
Please complete the form below and return to:
Northamptonshire Heritage Forum History Day
c/o 47 Woodlands Road, Irchester, Northants, NN29 7BW.
Please enclose a cheque for £20.00 per person payable to
‘Northamptonshire Heritage Forum’ this includes the cost of refreshments and lunch.
Please include a stamped addressed envelope for conformation of your booking in the form of the History Day admission ticket.
Closing Date 30th September 2019
Bookings for the event are available to Forum Members in the first instance until the 31st August 2019.
Email: northamptonshireheritageforum@gmail.com
Website: northamptonshireheritageforum.co.uk
Facebook: Northamptonshire Heritage Forum

14 September 2019

Family, Geneaology, History, Kettering Library, Workshop

Friends of Kettering Library will be holding a Family History Workshop, presented by Katrina Kiess, a genealogist, at Kettering Library, Sheep St, Kettering NN16 0AY.

Are you having trouble finding information and would like to find out more about your family history then this workshop is for you.

Tickets are £5. Spaces are limited so please book your place at the Library Pay Point or email: ketlib@firstforwellbeing.co.uk

All over 18’s welcome.

14 September 2019

1940s, desborough, Entertainment, History, vintage

Come along to Desborough Town Centre for their annual 1940s day event!

The day kicks off with an air raid siren and vintage vehicle cavalcade at 1pm. You’ll find a Vintage craft fair at the Ritz, MUGS ukelele band and WWII public information films in the heritage centre.

Click here for more information.

23 August 2019

History, kettering, motown, music, Tamla

The story of the music that changed America – illustrated with sound at All Saints Church Community Hall.

Price: £4 including refreshments

26 July 2019

All Saints Church, History, kettering, Talk, war

Ian Addis talks about a post war Kettering with slide show, at the All Saints Church Community Hall, William St, Kettering NN16 9RR.

Price £4, includes refreshments.

War

15 June 2019

Ancestry, Family, Genealogy, History, Kettering Library

Friends of Kettering Library will be holding a Family History Workshop, presented by Katrina Kiess, a genealogist, at Kettering Library, Sheep St, Kettering NN16 0AY.

This workshop provides an introduction to people’s ancestors as family members, including interesting stories from Katrina’s own and others’ ancestry. The evening will explore how to start your own personal histories and those of parents and grandparents and the importance of recording personal details from the living. There will also be a question and answers section.

All are welcome. Please book your *FREE* place at Kettering Library or turn up on the day.

25 May 2019

art, Exhibition, History, kettering, Manor House Museum

An exhibition at the Manor House Museum!

Discover where the people of Kettering have gathered to enjoy their spare time, relax and play in this affectionate look into the history of some of the green spaces in Ketterig.

*Entry is FREE*

4 May 2019

art, Exhibition, gallery, History, kettering

Why not pop in to the Alfred East Art Gallery and take a look at this visual history of how Kettering has changed and write down any personal memories you have of the town.

It’s a perfect opportunity to take a trip down memory lane.

24 April 2019

History, museum

Join us at the Manor House Museum, Kettering for a brand new set of local history themes.

These drop-in sessions will give you the chance to talk to our experts, get some hands-on experience of the topics and see if you would like to learn more.

Sessions are Wednesdays once a month, drop in between 11am – 2pm.

No booking needed

Free

Discover the history of your house – January 23rd

Modern Resources: Looking at the electoral role & census – February 27th

Old Photographs: Their use as clues to the past – March 27th

Dipping into documents: A brief introduction to reading and transcribing old documents – April 24th

History

Out to Play in Kettering

Art Around Us