The Brandon & District Local History Society

The amazing life of S B J Skertchly and the discovery of Brandon Man
2025-09-09 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Council Chamber, Old School House, Market Hill, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AA, United Kingdom
Mike Willett will present a talk about the man who documented the flint workings of Brandon, and much more besides

Society Meeting
2025-08-12 19:30 - 21:30 UTC
details to be confirmed

The Wall Paintings of St Mary's, Houghton on the Hill
2025-07-08 19:30 - 21:30 UTC
Joanne Thomas will talk to us about the amazing wall paintings in the remote church of St Mary’s, Houghton on the Hill.
For s preview, see the church’s website.

Brandon Warren and the Fur Factories
2025-06-10 19:30 - 21:30 UTC
Anne Mason will give us a talk on these industries, once the cornerstone of Brandon’s economy.
Doors open at 7:15pm for a 7:30 start

Planning for the Market Stall
2025-05-13 19:30 - 21:30 UTC
We will meet to plan our upcoming Market Stall events

Researching Pubs
2025-04-08 19:30 - 21:30 UTC
John Goodge of the Littleport Society has recently published a book exploring the history of Littleport’s 38 pubs.
He will talk to us about the book and explain how he researched the history of each establishment.
You can read more about the book here.
Doors open at 7:15pm for a 7:30 start

Society Meeting - Market Hill
2025-03-11 19:30 - 21:30 UTC
Tonight we will be working towards our display on and about Market Hill

Planning Meeting
2025-02-11 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London)
We will meet for the first time in Brandon Town Council’s chamber. Access is through the front door of the Old School House on Market Hill. The door will be open from 7:15pm.
Things to be discussed and sorted out include:
Confirmation of meeting dates for the year
Ideas For Meetings And Events
The market stall
Finance
