David Burall tells of his Cornish ancestors and his famous family printing business in Wisbech.
You are welcome to attend this afternoon talk to be held at Wisbech General Cemetery Chapel, North End, Wisbech PE13 1PE
Non-members are welcome for a donation of £3 per person. Members and children free.
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Coach Outing to Stamford with an included guided tour on Wednesday 22nd May.
The coach will leave Somers Road carpark promptly at 10am, arriving at Stamford bus station at approximately 11am. This is very close to the town centre, shops, cafés and restaurants.
There will then be ample free time to explore and get lunch (not included). If the weather allows you can picnic on the Town Meadows by the bus station.
We will need to reassemble back at the bus station by 2pm for a guided walk, led by a registered Blue Badge guide. This will last approximately 90 minutes. Stamford has many 17th and 18th C honey-coloured stone buildings, along with earlier timber-framed properties and there are five medieval churches! Even if you have been to the town before, you are sure to find some architectural gem you overlooked!
The coach will leave the bus station at 4.30pm arriving back at Somers Road carpark at approximately 5.30pm.
Cost £25 per person for members and £29 for non-members. Booking essential. Closing date for booking 15 May 2024
Booking available via Eventbrite
Monday 03 June 2024
Bill Lindsay will tell the rags to riches story of William Schaw Lindsay, a ship owner and business associate of Wisbech shipping merchant Richard Young.
You are welcome to attend this evening talk to be held at Wisbech General Cemetery Chapel, North End, Wisbech PE13 1PE
Non-members are welcome for a donation of £3 per person. Members and children free.
Robert Lowe image courtesy of : Brodie collection the State Library of Victoria
Wednesday 05 June 2024
The Friends of Wisbech General Cemetery are hosting a Spring walk focusing on the wildlife, monuments and chapel in this beautiful Victorian cemetery.
Meet outside the chapel for 6pm – there is a charge of £3 for adults, and children and members free.
Contact Sue Beel on 01945 584319 for more details.
Saturday 15 June 2024
On Saturday 15 June at 6.30pm Alison Crouch will guide us through a wine tasting and nibbles as we travel through France to Arles in the very English Victorian setting of Wisbech General Cemetery.
Booking essential £12 per person
Monday 01 July 2024
At her home - Octavia Hill Birthplace House - David Crouch will give an illustrated talk about Octavia Hill and her Wisbech roots.
£6 per person includes admission to the Octavia Hill Birthplace House so you can look around at your leisure. 7-8 South Brink PE13 1JB
Talk commences 2pm.
Booking essential
Wednesday 07 August 2024
Wisbech Castle is the location for this year’s garden party with musical entertainment from the Rusty Relics.
£23 per person (£26 non members)
Booking essential
Saturday 24 August 2024
Andy Ketley conducts a tour to pubs past and present along the North Brink. Walk (crawl) commences at 5.30pm outside the Wisbech Corn Exchange.
Members free - non members welcome to attend for a donation of £3 per person.
Wednesday 04 September 2024
Depart from Somers Road at 8.30am for a day in Cambridge (without parking problems!).
We will compare the old architecture of the Cambridge Colleges with examples of newly completed major buildings such as the new mosque. Depart Cambridge 4pm.
£25 per person (non members £29)
Booking essential.
Sunday 08 September 2024
The Friends of Wisbech General Cemetery are hosting a heritage walk focusing on the wildlife, monuments and chapel in this beautiful Victorian cemetery.
Meet outside the chapel - guided walks at 11am and 2pm – there is a charge of £3 for adults, and children and members free.
Contact Sue Beel on 01945 584319 for more details.
Monday 07 October 2024
Our AGM will be followed by an address from our President Professor Francis Pryor MBE
You are welcome to attend this evening talk to be held at Wisbech General Cemetery Chapel, North End, Wisbech PE13 1PE
Non-members are welcome for a donation of £3 per person. Members and children free.
Monday 04 November 2024
Professor Keith Rix will complete his life of Wilfred Hanchant. This final episode of the former Wisbech Museum curator reveals The Wisbech Years: what did this difficult man do for Wisbech, and what did he think of Wisbechians? - perhaps better not to know!
You are welcome to attend this evening talk to be held at Wisbech General Cemetery Chapel, North End, Wisbech PE13 1PE
Non-members are welcome for a donation of £3 per person. Members and children free.
Monday 02 December 2024
Eric Somerville will host his news quiz of the year accompanied by a drink and mince pies. A light-hearted social event.
All welcome to attend this evening event to be held at Wisbech General Cemetery Chapel, North End, Wisbech PE13 1PE
Non-members are welcome for a donation of £3 per person. Members and children free.