u3a

Ravenshead

Local History

Image of a winding wheel and engine house
Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
When: On Thursdays 10:00 am-12:00 pm
4th Thursday
Venue: The Centre

The Ravenshead u3a Local History group is a friendly and enthusiastic bunch of people who love to learn about the past.

We meet once a month to share our research, listen to guest speakers, and visit historical sites in the area.

Whether you are a seasoned historian or simply curious about your local heritage, you are welcome to join us and discover more about the fascinating history of Ravenshead and beyond.

Gordon's reports from our latest visits, including pictures, are shown below.

  • Papplewick Pumping Station - underground arches

    Local History - Papplewick Pumping Station

    On Thursday 28th May a group of 20 members of the Local History Group made a visit to Papplewick station.…

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  • Local History visit Denby Pottery Jan 2025

    Local History Group Gets Fired!

    Have you any Denby pottery lurking in a cupboard?  Perhaps you are using dinner plates, bowls and mugs that have…

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  • Local History - Mansfield Fire Museum

    The Local History group visited the Mansfield Fire Museum in September 2024. We were first shown a modern fire engine…

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  • Trent Bridge scoreboard - July 2025

    Local History - The History of Trent Bridge in 6 Skippers

    Peter Smith a heritage volunteer at Trent Bridge gave a talk on "The History of Trent Bridge in 6 Skippers",…

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