Trips & Talks
The MM&DHS organises regular events covering a variety of historically fascinating topics and locations. During the winter months, our 100 strong membership meets at 7:30 pm on the second Tuesday of each month to listen to talks from visiting speakers on a wide range of historical topics. Our New Venue is now the Baptist Church situated on Leicester Road in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE13 0FA. Please use this website to keep up to date on programme changes and upcoming events.
Note: “In Case Of Emergency” and/or an “Accident” involving an individual member, All members are now required to provide the “Contact Details” of a person or persons who the member has indicated should be informed. NB - All such details will only be used by committee members and only in such an emergency situation.
Note: “In Case Of Emergency” and/or an “Accident” involving an individual member, All members are now required to provide the “Contact Details” of a person or persons who the member has indicated should be informed. NB - All such details will only be used by committee members and only in such an emergency situation.
New members are always welcome.
Membership application forms can be downloaded here:
Membership application forms can be downloaded here:
Melton Mowbray Time-Line
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In its lifetime the Society has achieved much, but its most recent high point is arguably the Millennium exhibition which it staged at the Carnegie Museum and featured the history of the Town and Borough of Melton Mowbray, including a ‘Time-Line’. Sarah Wright, the daughter of a society member, was commissioned by the Society to do the graphics.
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From time to time it is on display in St Mary’s Church. The ‘Time-Line’ has also been stored on DVD, copies of which can be obtained from the church authorities for a small fee which goes to the restoration fund. You can also use the button below to download a low-res pdf copy.
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Our Own History
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On 26th March 1957, the Melton Mowbray and District Branch of the Leicestershire Archaeological and Historical Society (LAHS) was formed and functioned as such until 21st September 1979 when it seceded from LAHS. Melton Mowbray and District Historical Society (MM&DHS) then became an autonomous entity.
The first chairman of the society was Mr H A J Dennison (a physicist at PERA). He was followed by the notable local historian Gilbert King, Cyril Bowes, Michael Loxton, Dr Alan Fox, Martin Burton, Peter Raikes, Rob Urquhart and currently, Andy Wade. |
The Story of Melton Mowbray
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Reprints of The Story of Melton Mowbray by the late Philip E Hunt are available from the aptly named Reprint – Local history publishers in Loughborough, Leicestershire. Philip was a member of the society and an esteemed amateur historian.
From their website, “This reprint containing 150 pages includes many alterations that the late Mr Hunt made as side notes in the last edition and contains all photographs and maps that were used in the very first print run in 1957. May I thank Mr Hunt’s family for permission to reprint this most worthy publication. I am sure it will never be equalled.” They have also reprinted another of Philip’s books, Ladies of Melton Mowbray’s History |
Contact UsSecretary: Vaughan Gregory
Membership Secretary: Gwyneth Halstead Click here for current Committee member information. MM&DHS Policy Documents
Adult Safeguarding Policy Emergency and First Aid Procedures Procedures In The Event Of Fire |
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LibraryCopies of two quarterly publications from the British Association For Local History are available to any member who would like one. "The Local Historian" and "Local History News" contain detailed articles on various historical subjects/topics. Interested members should contact the Secretary either by email or at one of our meetings.
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