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.