Thrapston District Historical Society was established in 1965 to preserve the history of Thrapston District and its inhabitants.

The Society's activities include monthly meetings on local and family history and visits to local heritage sites.

Thrapston is situated in North Northamptonshire in the United Kingdom.

Monthly Meetings


VENUE
Thrapston Library
(Entrance at rear of building)

ADMISSION FEE:
Visitors £2.50

Our members meet on the third Thurday of
March, April, May, June, September, October & November.
Doors open at 7.15 pm and the meetings begins at 7.30 pm, except in March and November when it is 2.15 pm for 2.30 pm.

During the meetings we will have an interesting and entertaining speaker, receive an update of events and activitities, enjoy a hot drink and meet up with friends.

Membership

Annual Subscription £18 (£16 concessions)

Visitor fee £2.50 per meeting

Contact Us

For more information:

Go to our Facebook page

Email: thrapstonhistorysoc@gmail.com

New Members Welcome!

Other local history societies

View the meeting programmes here.

Oundle Historical Society

Useful Links

Website: Thrapston Heritage

Facebook: Thrapston Heritage

Meetings Programme


2025

20th March (2.15 pm)
Weddings - 100 years of fashion

17th April (7.30 pm)
Susan Copperwheat
"Apple Gatherers" to "Dunromin" The origins of Nicknames and House Names

15th May (7.30 pm)
AGM with member contributions

19th June (7.30 pm)
Neil Busby
19th Century Canal Families

18th September (7.30 pm)
J-P Carr
TBC

16th October (7.30 pm)
Steve Dimmer
The Creation of Dicken's "Christmas Carol"

20th November (2.15 pm)
Members' Christmas Event

New Members always welcome