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Delapre Abbey Local and Community History Weekend

Posted on May 3, 2013 by admin

On May 25th and 26th 2013 between 12 and 4PM, local history groups and societies will be joining the Friends of Delapre Abbey to share their work, findings and interests. Highlights will include:

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Meeting Report April 2013

Posted on April 24, 2013 by admin

With exciting finds at the Castle Station Dig and events to plan for, it is never a dull moment for this busy group. But first, a big welcome to our youngest and cutest member Jack; who was born earlier this … Continue reading →

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Meeting Report March 2013

Posted on March 24, 2013 by admin

Our small working group’s diary for the spring and summer is filling up. As well as our own Big Dig event, FONC has been invited to take part in a number of events being held around the town. Therefore members, … Continue reading →

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Meeting Report February 2013

Posted on March 5, 2013 by admin

With the updated plans for the new railway station being put on public show, we welcomed back for a consecutive month both Duncan Harper the WNDC project manager of the railway redevelopment and Ian Andrews from its communication department to … Continue reading →

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Meeting Report January 2013

Posted on January 25, 2013 by admin

The first meeting of the New Year had many interesting developments to discuss. Including, the publication of the archaeological evaluation on the exploratory dig in Castle station carpark in October; the Heritage Gateway feasibility study; and archive pictures of the … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 1, 2013 by admin

We have had an amazing 2012, with a growing base of volunteer members, over 20,000 pages viewed on our website, and serious progress on our Heritage Gateway proposal, culminating with the council offering a contract worth £15,000 for a feasibility … Continue reading →

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Meeting Report December 2012

Posted on December 28, 2012 by admin

This month we have exciting news to end the year on about the Heritage Gateway; plus much more to look forward to in 2013 for this busy working group. Apologies were received from Paul and Elaine and also Ian. Members … Continue reading →

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The Prince of Wales Rattlers at St Peter’s

Posted on December 22, 2012 by admin

For the third year running, the Prince of Wales Rattlers are returning to St Peters Church Marefair to put on their famous Christmas concert – music, laughter and audience participation guaranteed! The concert begins on Sunday December 23rd 2012 at … Continue reading →

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Meeting Report November 2012

Posted on November 23, 2012 by admin

This month, following the exciting finds discovered in the exploratory dig in Castle station car park in October, two representatives of the West Northampton Development Corporation addressed our meeting.

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Battles of Northampton Talk at St Peters

Posted on November 10, 2012 by admin

The Friends of St Peters and the Churches Conservation Trust have teamed up with Mike Ingram from the Battlefields Trust, who will be delivering a talk all about the battles of Northampton. The talk will take place at the beautiful … Continue reading →

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