The Brandon & District Local History Society

A Talk & Photo Tour "Barnham's Cold War Secret"
2026-03-10 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | The Old School, Market Hill, Brandon, IP270AA
Barnham’s Cold War Secret

An Illustrated Talk - A walk along THE AVENUE, Brandon featuring old photos & maps
2026-02-10 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Council Chamber, Old School House, Market Hill, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AA, United Kingdom
This illustrated talk will be presented by a member of the Local History Society, John Basham
It is based upon new research into old data sources shedding new light on this favourite walkway in the town

An Introduction to Research
2026-01-13 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Council Chamber, Old School House, Market Hill, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AA, United Kingdom
At our January meeting there will be a presentation by Committee Member Tim Bridge to look at ways of investigating Brandon’s history using on-line resources and our local libraries.
An example research task will be presented, and the stages from initial idea to report explained.
If time and the internet connection allow, we will then work on a topic suggested by the audience – so please bring an idea or two along with you.
This meeting should be of interest to Members and Guests alike.

Society AGM
2025-12-09 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Council Chamber, Old School House, Market Hill, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AA, United Kingdom
Our annual review of the year and a chance to elect your committee.
Following the formal business we will screen films of local interest

1914-1920 From War to Remembrance
2025-11-11 19:30 - 21:30 UTC
We will mark Armistice Day with a talk from author and historian Darren Norton exploring the impact of war on Brandon’s community

FLINT - Flint Mining, Flint Knapping & Gunflints
2025-11-10 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Swaffham Methodist Church, 1 London Street, Swaffham, Norfolk, PE377DD, United Kingdom
This is notice of a presentation by Swaffham History Group at the Swaffham Methodist Church on MONDAY 10th NOVEMBER from 2pm to 4pm – and it’s FREE.
The presentation is being given by Michael Willett of BDLHS (Brandon & District Local History Group).
If you can’t make this date, don’t worry, you will get another chance when Mike gives the presentation in Brandon in 2026. Exact date not known yet.
Mike knows everything there is to know about Flints in our region, so this will be a very informative talk and comes highly recommended.

Planning for a Heritage Trail
2025-10-14 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Council Chamber, Old School House, Market Hill, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AA, United Kingdom
We will be working towards the proposed Heritage Trail for the town.

Plese note this is a change to the original programme

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 | Council Chamber, Old School House, Market Hill, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AA, United Kingdom
details to be confirmed

The Wall Paintings of St Mary's, Houghton on the Hill
2025-07-08 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Council Chamber, Old School House, Market Hill, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AA, United Kingdom
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 | Council Chamber, Old School House, Market Hill, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AA, United Kingdom
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 | Council Chamber, Old School House, Market Hill, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AA, United Kingdom
We will meet to plan our upcoming Market Stall events

Researching Pubs
2025-04-08 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Council Chamber, Old School House, Market Hill, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AA, United Kingdom
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 | Council Chamber, Old School House, Market Hill, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AA, United Kingdom
Tonight we will be working towards our display on and about Market Hill

Planning Meeting
2025-02-11 19:30 - 21:30 (Europe/London) | Council Chamber, Old School House, Market Hill, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0AA, United Kingdom
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
