Winter talks
Berkhamsted Local History & Museum Society meetings take place at 8:00pm in the Wellcome Great Hall, Town Hall, Berkhamsted from Sep to Mar. Visitors are always welcome @ £3 at the door.
11 Sep 2024
Euston to Berkhamsted 1930-1960
Local train enthusiast Rob will share his photos and experiences of the changes that have occurred on our Berkhamsted train line
Rob Freeman
9 Oct 2024
Old Movies That Saved My Life
Growing up in a small town, comedian Mel Byron learnt about life from Bette Davis, Cary Grant and all those glamorous movie stars. Mel shares with you her love of film, in the company of some of those stars.
Glamour and laughter guaranteed.
Mel Byron
13 Nov 2024
A Meander Through Historical Mementoes
A mixture of local and national mementoes,
some trivial, some funny and some tragic!
Alan Cummins (BLH&MS Member)
11 Dec 2024
Christmas Unwrapped
“A look at the Christmas story and customs with a bit of local history”
Rev Canon Dr John Kirkby
8 Jan 2025
Local Rothschild Properties
A talk about the estate cottages, lodges and public buildings that were built by the Rothschilds in the Aylesbury Vale c1850-1915 including those in the vicinity of Berkhamsted
Kathy Southton
12 Feb 2025
Archaeology in the Bulbourne Valley
Dr Wendy Morrison will talk about regional archaeology local to Berkhamsted
Wendy Morrison
12 Mar 2025
A History and Celebration of Berkhamsted Cricket Club
In 2025 Berkhamsted Cricket Club celebrate their 150th anniversary.
This talk will give a history of cricket in general but particularly focusing on the local team
Julian Dent
(this talk preceded by AGM)
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