At a recent meeting of the Edwinstowe Historical Society, speaker Cal Warren, Building and Exhibition Developer, spoke about her involvement with the Nottingham Castle Project.
Cal described the various stages undertaken to reveal the diverse history of the Castle, which were encapsulated in the various galleries: the Rebellion Gallery covered the more riotous moments in history; the Craft Gallery displayed medieval alabasters and salt glaze pottery; the Lace gallery was dedicated to the story of Nottingham’s most creative industry.
Access to the caves within the castle rock had been improved. Cal stated that the biggest surprise (and sometimes disappointment) for visitors was when they had passed through the gatehouse they saw a 17th century Palladian mansion and not a castle similar to those portrayed by Hollywood.
Rufford Abbey is the subject of the talk on 21st June. Formerly the home of the Savile family, the abbey is now owned by Nottinghamshire County Council and managed by Parkwood Outdoors in co-operation with English Heritage.
No meetings will take place during July and August. The speaker at the meeting on 20th September is Bob Massey, with his talk ‘Murder, Mystery and Mayhem’.
The Society’s researchers have dealt with several enquiries from people with connections to the village. Additional information has been added to the website giving an insight into people’s memories of village life (see ‘Memory Lane’ and ‘Memories of School Days’). There is more to read about the Tudsbury family, also WWII, and the street layout of the village in ‘Maps’.
Meetings are held in the Church Rooms, Mansfield Road, Edwinstowe NG21 9NJ on the third Wednesday of the month at 2.00pm, lasting approximately two hours. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available. The annual subscription is £12.00, and visitors are welcome at a charge of £3.00.
Additional information is available at www.edwinstowehistory.org.uk and enquiries may be made to EdwinstoweHistorySoc@gmail.com.