Our next talk: Thursday, 5th March 2026 - John Clare - The Helpston Poet by the Rev Garry Alderson

Stamford Local History Society
EVENTS
In keeping with the aims of the Society, visits to local places of interest are arranged during the summer months. In addition, the Society may at other times of the year arrange commemorative displays in the town.

Visits
Summer 2026
- Tour of Wittering on 8th July, free event.
Prior years have included
Guided tours of Longthorpe Tower,
Apethorpe Palace & Burghley House Roof.
The Stamford Canal Walk and Talk.
Castor St. Kyneburgha's Church visit.
Displays and Events
Spring and Summer 2026
Heritage Open Day Free Events. In the past the Society has supported a number of Walks and Talks and Research Workshops. These have included:
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Stamford Town Walk & Talk May 16th.
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Bull Running Walk & Talk May 23rd.
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History Research Workshops in Stamford Library.
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Weekly Wednesday sessions in Stamford Library.
Prior years have included
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Commemoration of hundredth anniversary of WWI at the Stamford Arts Centre
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A Dry Pub Crawl Around St Martin’s Parish.
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Stamford’s Medieval Walls and Gates.
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The Town's Early History along Ermine Street and Ryhall Road.
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Stamford's Northfields Estate.