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.
Climate Change – What it Means for the Flat Lands of East Anglia
Climate Change – What it Means for the Flat Lands of East Anglia
Our March talk includes three experienced panellists with expertise in glacier melt, sea level rise, flood and drought. Each panellist will speak individually for a few minutes, followed by an open discussion where members can ask questions and make comments. Our...
The Enclosure Act: How Farming Practice in St Ives Changed Irrevocably
The Enclosure Act: How Farming Practice in St Ives Changed Irrevocably
A presentation by Bill Franklin who will talk on enclosure - from the open field system of the Saxons to enclosure by act of Parliament with reference to the effects of enclosure in the St Ives area.
Eating on the Ration
Eating on the Ration
A presentation by Chris Carr on rationing in WW2 and opportunity to try some wartime chocolate cake and some savoury biscuits.
Antiques & Collectibles Valuation Day with Hyperion Auction House
Antiques & Collectibles Valuation Day with Hyperion Auction House
Dust off your valuables, curiosities and vintage pieces for our first ever auction. All items listed for auction will be included in Hyperion's July sales event. 10am-2pm - join us for an Individual valuation and learn a little more about your item, drop off item...
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.