The Wisbech Society

Fake history of the First World War
2026-06-04 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | The Old Chapel, North End, PE13 1PE
4th June Wisbech General Cemetery Chapel 7pm
A talk from Eric Somerville

The perception of the First World War during the greater part of the 20th century was that it had been a pointless conflict, conducted by incompetent officers, who presided over the carnage from the comfort and safety of their headquarters well behind the lines. This presentation refutes this “fake history” with some surprising facts and figures.

A local and family history of Elgoods
2026-07-09 19:00 - 20:30
NB: Please note change of date
9nd July at Elgood’s Brewery by kind permission of Elgood’s 7pm
Susanah Farmer gives an illustrated presentation about the Elgood family and brewery in the Hop Rooms. Free entry for Wisbech Society members. £5 visitors.
The Elgood’s Brewery Tap Room & Garden will be open from 12pm–8pm FREE ENTRY

seasonal ales in the Bramling Bar all day
Light bites and tasty treats available until 5pm

From 5pm, Mally’s Pizza serving up freshly prepared pizza. Pre-order your dough on 07741 305091

Sunday afternoon walk
2026-08-09 14:00 - 17:00
SUNDAY 9 August 2pm
An afternoon walk with former Mayor Viv MacRae.
Meet at the rear of Chapel Road Car Park (Octavia Hill Walk)

Heritage Open Days - Wisbech General Cemetery and Chapel
2026-09-19 08:00 - 2026-09-20 17:00
Dates and times to be confirmed – 19 and/or 20 September

Open Day
2026-09-20 11:00 - 16:00 | The Old Chapel, North End, PE13 1PE
For Heritage Open Days this year, we will be open on Sunday the 20th.

Friends of the Cemetery are doing guided walks for the event, please have a look at heritageopendays.org.uk for their events and many others locally and nationally.

AGM and presentation on Booksellers of Wisbech
2026-10-01 08:00 - 17:00
1st October Wisbech General Cemetery Chapel 7pm
Wisbech Society AGM plus Brian Lake – Booksellers of Wisbech
