Workhouse Storytellers

The workhouse storytellers from Southwell workhouse tell us what it was really like.

Lindley’s Mill – Open on Sunday 17th September 2023

prospect place , United Kingdom

Lindley's windmill on Prospect Place, Sutton, will be open from 11am to 3pm on Sunday 17th September 2023. Come and visit this fine old building which dates from 1820. Many interesting contents to see. Admission free. The mill is situated at the very bottom of Prospect Place (off High Pavement) Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 1AD. See attached […]

More of This and That – Marg Thorne

St. Johns Methodist Church Hall Brook Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, United Kingdom

More interesting episodes in the history of the town.

Christmas Party

St. Johns Methodist Church Hall Brook Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, United Kingdom

A Christmas 'Get Together'. Everyone is invited to bring along an item or a story to talk about and join in a glass of something nice and festive nibbles.

Annual General Meeting

St. Johns Methodist Church Hall Brook Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, United Kingdom

Sutton Heritage Society Annual General Meeting, followed by a talk from Lily Ann.

Denis Hill – Old and Curious Occupations

St. Johns Methodist Church Hall Brook Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, United Kingdom

Do you know what a saggermaker's bottom knocker is ? Denis will enlighten us !!

Hands on Heritage at Mansfield Library Saturday,18th May 10am – 2pm

Mansfield Library

We are trying to raise awareness of old jobs.  Did you work in the mines, factories, retail, schools, transport, etc locally? Can you remember about it? Come and have a look at our photos and have a chat.  Bring along some of your memories or old photos to share with us