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Northamptonshire Victoria County History Trust
The Victoria County History was founded in 1899 as a national project to write the history of every county in England.The Northamptonshire VCH Trust supports and manages this important work for our county, and has almost completed work on the latest volume, which covers the Towcester Hundred.
Contact
Hon. Secretary, David Harries, Wootton Hall Park, Northampton NN3 8BQ
01604 762297
nor thantsvch@mail.com www.victoriacountyhistor y.ac.uk
Northants Open Studios
A visual arts group, giving members of the public access to art throughout the County in unusual places.We are very inclusive and feel that art should be celebrated and enjoyed by everyone.
We provide links between
artists and heritage sites across Northamptonshire and hold an arts festival in September each year.
Contact
Katie Boyce, 39 Larratt Road, Weldon NN17 3HL
07746 318347 hello@northantsopenstudios.co.uk
@northantsos www.nothantsopenstudios.co.uk
The Society aims to promote
the history and development
of Oundle and the surrounding district.The activities comprise
a programme of five lectures between Autumn and Spring, together with two summer visits to places of interest locally. Further information and details of their current programme are available on their website.
Membership
£7.50 annual membership (charges will apply for visits to places of interest), £2 visitors
Contact
c/o Oundle Museum,
The Courthouse, Mill Road, Oundle PE8 4BW www.oundlehistoricalsociety.org.uk
Northants Open Studios
Oundle Historical Society
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The Pytchley Church Heritage Trust
All Saints Church dates back to the 12th century.There are several interesting features including a rare tympanum and two Norman arches, one of which has the remains of painted decoration.The Trust is a supporting organisation that organises fundraising and other events in this unique
historic building. Many of the
activities arranged have historical connections with the Church and its local community.
Contact
Chairman, c/o 32 Lower End, Pytchley NN14 1ER
01536 790984 mikeawalsh@me.com