Talk Schedule
Join us for our monthly talks which run from September to May each year and are held in the atmospheric Centrum Room in the Free Church, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, talks start at 7.30 pm.
Our guest speakers are renowned for their knowledge on a range of local matters including historic buildings, architecture, historical research and the history of St Ives in Cambridgeshire.
Non-members are always welcome and a donation of £3 is requested to help cover costs.
What Lay Beneath the Robert Sayle Building and the Grand Arcade?
What Lay Beneath the Robert Sayle Building and the Grand Arcade?
A presentation by Alison Dickens, renowned Cambridge archaeologist, which reveals the story of past human life and activities in this well-known Cambridge landmark.
Civic Society Annual General Meeting 2025
Civic Society Annual General Meeting 2025
Civic Society Annual General Meeting
The Trial of Colonel Francis Hacker
The Trial of Colonel Francis Hacker
Presented by The Field Detectives the Civic Society is delighted to host something different: a re-enactment of the trial of Colonel Francis Hacker, who was one of three of Cromwell’s soldiers instructed to execute King Charles 1.
The Story of Wing Commander Baker DFC DFM
The Story of Wing Commander Baker DFC DFM
Helen Cooper delivers a presentation based on her grandfather’s war diary, about his incarceration at Stalag Luft III, the long march home, and family history that inspired the St Ives Books of Honour & Remembrance.
Policing & Financial Crime in Regency London and Cambridge
Policing & Financial Crime in Regency London and Cambridge
An intriguing presentation by Susan Grossey, author of historical crime fiction, examining the landscape of crime and law enforcement in Regency-era London and Cambridge.
St Ives Historic Houses Through Time
St Ives Historic Houses Through Time
A presentation by local historians Keith Grimwade and John McKinnie, offering insights into the history and significance of prominent St Ives residences.