Author: Bygone Benington
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Walkern History Society Speaker Meeting : 30th July 2026
Bob Prior presents ‘That’s a good idea’, a historical talk about ideas in firearm development, from the earliest historically recorded handheld firearms (known as “Handgonnes”) to the very first idea of mechanised guns on bicycles. The talk will include a display of some examples of firearms. The talk will be on Thursday 30th July, at…
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Unveiling of Jane Wenham Memorial : Sunday 12th July
Jane Wenham is the most famous of the “Women of Walkern” with much written about her and her trial for witchcraft in 1712, a trial that changed the law. On Sunday July 12th 2026, a memorial stone will be unveiled by the Bishop of Hertford inside St Mary’s church Walkern in memory of Jane and…
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Herts Archaeology Festival : Saturday 18th July
Come and join us on Saturday 18th July at Welwyn Roman Baths for the 2nd annual Herts Archaeology Festival. WHS have again been asked to run a stall at this great event. It would be great to see you there, the event is from 10am to 5pm Entry is free although the usual charges for…
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Walkern History Society Test Pit Dig : 15th August 2026
Walkern History Society’s next archaeological test pit dig will be at the White Lion on 15th August 2026. The dig will start around 10am until about 4pm. This will be a return visit to the White Lion. In 2018, finds included some going back to prehistoric times. To see pictures from the previous dig click…
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Wednesday 15th July : Anne Rowe talk on the Lost Gardens of Hertfordshire
Please note change of start time: The talk will now start at 7pm because of the football. Walkern & Benington Gardening Club meeting at Benington Parish Hall : Anne Rowe will be talking about her latest book Lost Gardens of Hertfordshire which includes discussion of both Benington Park and the Lordship. Anne Rowe is an…
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Walkern History Society Speaker Meeting : 25th June 2026
The next speaker meeting is ‘Down the Canal’ on Thursday 25th June. Barry and Gill Goodman will tell the story of Britain’s canals in words, pictures and song. A look into the history of Britain’s canals, the builders, the life of the working community, the decline of the working boats and the revival of the…
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Walkern History Society Test Pit Dig : 7th June 2026
Walkern History Society are having another archaeological test pit dig, on Sunday 7th June starting around 10am and probably finishing around 4pm if all goes to plan. It was lovely to see so many of you at the dig in April and we’d love to see you again, whether it’s just popping in to see…
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Walkern History Society Speaker Meeting : 28th May 2026
We are delighted to announce that Keith Fitzpatrick Matthews will be returning to Walkern on Thursday 28th May to talk to us about The Four Elements and Ancient Religion in North Hertfordshire. Keith Fitzpatrick Matthews is a curator at North Herts Museum, he is also a very familiar face to WHS regularly providing his expert…
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Walkern History Society Speaker Meeting : 30th April 2026
We are delighted to announce that April’s Speaker will be Patrick Birdsall. With his two brothers, he was evacuated to Walkern in World War II. His brother James wrote the book ‘The Boys and the Butterflies’ an autobiographical account to their childhood in Walkern and surrounding countryside. Everyone is welcome, entry is free to members.…
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Walkern History Society Test Pit Dig : 18th April 2026
For the first test pit dig of 2026, Walkern History Society will be returning to Granary Cottage, 56 High Street, Walkern. The previous dig at this site, in 2019, revealed a medieval chalk floor. This time we aim to dig below the floor to see what we can reveal. As well as the chalk floor,…