We have been shortlisted for a public vote by Tesco's Bags of Help. Please vote during MArch and April to help us get the necessary funding to secure the Local History Cafe for our community.
The Local History Cafe aims to support anyone over 50 in and around Appleby facing loneliness.
You can vote in Measham, Burton on Trent, Church Gresley, Copper Heath Burton, Hearthcot Road Swadlincote, Stapenhill in Burton and Woodville.
For more information about the History Cafe see our page.
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Part of Wren 300 events marking the tercentenary of the death of Sir Christopher Wren. Emeritus Professor Fred Steward reveals new research into Wren's approach to designing buildings for schooling. Sir John Moore Foundation is a rare surviving example of Wren's school design. Tickets available from https://wrenlecture.eventbrite.co.uk
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A history of postcards, a visit from the High Sheriff and more Appleby childhood memories
More Appleby characters and lead inkwells in the museum collection
Memories of the village cobbler, the big freeze of 1947, and boards to share Appleby's heritage
More memories of Appleby and nearby