Travellers to Nottinghamshire in the time of Jane Austen would pass through elegant country towns and bustling market places, see grand houses and enjoy tea and dances in candle-lit ballrooms. […]
An opportunity for members to discuss their favourite archive, whether held at Nottinghamshire archives or elsewhere, and what it means to them and their research. Admission to non-FONA members £4.00 […]
September 2018 is the 50th anniversary since Nottingham City Transport absorbed the bus fleet of the former West Bridgford UDC. In this talk Peter will bring back many memories of […]
Fighter pilot, celebrity, brother, comrade, son: An exploration of the loves, aerial exploits, business deals, and identities of Nottingham's very own World War 1 hero. Admission to non-FONA members £4.00 […]
The strange history of chimneys and chimney sweeps. Admission to non-FONA members £4.00 including refreshments. Places may be booked at the Archives with payment by non-members on the day.
The event will examine how historic documents are marked to reveal their authorship and identity. Tickets will be £10 (+ a £1.67 booking fee) and will shortly be available online […]
Following the AGM, Richard Gaunt who is standing down as Chair, will tell us about the first seven yeras of FONA whic he has chaired throughout.
A history of Bradshaw and his famous timetables, including a mystery tour! Admission to non-FONA members £4.00 including refreshments. Places may be booked at the Archives with payment by non-members […]
Meet at 11a.m. There will be a small charge of £4 for the event. Please have correct money if possible.
Catharine's talk will look at the huge losses sustained in this terrible epidemic exactly one hundred years ago. Admission to non-FONA members £4.00 including refreshments. Places may be booked at […]