Talks Programme 2026
January: Ferries on the Cam – David Stubbings
A journey through the history and stories of river ferries along the River Cam.
February: Gems from the Village Archives – David Oates
Including a fascinating insight into a 1907 Histon court case
March: Ermine Street / Old North Road – Steve Owen
Romans, Robbers, Railways and More!
April: Spies, Lies and Double Agents – Sophie Smiley
Exploring the world of the Cambridge Spies and local wartime espionage history.
May: The History of Papworth Hospital – Lailie Constantin
June: Memories of Histon and Impington in the 1940s and 50s (Part 2)
Followed by a local history picture quiz.
July: 10 Years of the Histon & Impington Model Railway Group – Simon Payne
A look back at a decade of the local group’s activities, layouts, and exhibitions.
August: Anglesey Abbey – Helen Ackroyd
One place, one time, one life: Lord Fairhaven’s life at this much-loved local house.
September: The Changing Landscape of Wimpole Hall – Angus Wainwright
October: TBC
November: Abbey Farm – Four Years On – Michael Watson
An insight into the developments that have taken place over recent years
**There will be three coffee mornings as usual and two society trips in 2026.
Dates for these will be released soon.