Newnham History Society
Newnham History Society
Membership costs £6 per year.
The society was created in 2022 to:
- promote, develop and foster an interest in and appreciation of the history of Newnham and the surrounding area for the benefit of all who have lived or worked in Newnham, or will do so, or who otherwise have a general interest in Newnham and its history
- promote the preservation, security and accessibility of archival material.
The Society holds at least four events a year. Speakers provide interesting and entertaining talks on local history, we organise outings to local historical sites and we hold our own fun events with a historical theme, Our members receive four newsletters a year with articles and stories about the history of Newnham. We are a social group and welcome new members whether from Newnham or beyond who have an interest in local history.
The Society is collecting originals or copies of photographs and documents relating to the history of Newnham which, of course, includes what happened yesterday, to create an Archive accessible to everyone. If you have photos or documents you think should be preserved for future generations please contact the society.
For more details on what we do or to discuss joining contact :
newnhamhistorysociety@btinternet.com
The Chairman - jim.a.simpson@btinternet.com
Treasurer - judithdorkins@btinternet.com
Waging a secret War
28th April at 7pm
Newnham Village Hall
As part of our VE Day 80 celebrations we are delighted to welcome author and speaker Jean Yates who will be telling of tales of spies and intrigue in her talk on Waging a Secret War in the Chilterns. Bedfordshire was known as the Spy capital of Britain, because of its geography, far enough away from London to be fairly safe, but near enough to get in and out easily.
See what is going on in Newnham village...
Newnham is a small village located in the county of Northamptonshire, just south of Daventry, situated on the banks of the River Nene and surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village name is thought to derive from Anglo Saxon meaning, however it could also mean 'At the new homestead/village' or 'at the new hemmed-in land'.