St Neots

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History

Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
Christine Elmes
Group email: History group or History group
When: Monthly on Thursday afternoons 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Every 4th Thursday
Venue: St Neots Museum

Many aspects of History are covered. During the last year we looked at the creation and growth of Marks & Spencer; the local village of Diddington during WWII taken as a US Military Hospital - given by group members whose family had lived in the village.  We have discussed the land-locked country of Armenia; Independence Day and the war in Ukraine; the Vatican City's development as the home for the Roman Catholic faith; William Shakespeare's private homes and looked at the life and times of Victor Hugo during his writing of 'Les Miserables'.   Our recent July meeting, given by a Group Member, on the history of the Olympic Games looking at some of its political disruptions, its incentive to compete and the moments of disappointment and much glory over time.

Please contact the Group Leader, by simply clicking on the Group Email link above.