Billingshurst Local History Society

January 5^th 2012 Professor Chris Stringer of the Natural History Museum.
‘The Origin of Our Species’
Professor Stringer, the world- class researcher, will speak on a topic from his field of expertise - the early development of our species. As seen on TV!
At Billingshurst Centre ( formerly Billingshurst Village Hall)
at 7.30pm. Visitors £3.00 per head

February 9^th Ian Everest will show a film of Sussex Farming in the 1950s. 'A very different era when 20 men were employed on the farm throughout the year and 40 at harvest time.'

March 8^th Chichester 900-1500 - a talk by Dr.Ian Friel MA, FSA, a writer and historical consultant. Come along and find out more about our fascinating county town during the medieval period.

April 12^th Cowdray: Past, Present and Future - a talk covering 500 years of England's history, based on Cowdray House and its inhabitants and visitors, by Heather Ongley, Operations Manager for Cowdray Heritage Trust.

The committee hopes that these varied talks will be of interest to all the membership, but, of course, we are always glad to receive suggestions for the future and feedback on past meetings.

Billingshurst Local History Society. Meetings held on the 2nd Thursday of the month 7.30 pm at the Community and Conference Centre (Village Hall). Membership £10 Visitors £2. Details from 01403 784101.

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