History Group Programme
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Contact Meg Ashbridge (e-mail: mashbridge8@gmail.com )
Wednesday 24th September at 7.30pm, Sheriff Hutton Village Hall.
Grove Terrace - a legacy of Robert and Mary Cattle. Speaker Rosalind Batchelor
We warmly welcome Rosalind to speak of her research into the work of Robert and Mary Cattle. Robert Cattle was born in Sheriff Hutton. In 1767 he married Mary Brough and together they were instrumental in the development of Grove Terrace in York. Robert was a silversmith by trade and in 1840/41 served as Lord Mayor of York. Both he and Mary are buried in Sheriff Hutton churchyard; descendents of Robert are still living in the village. Rosalind will talk about their life and the legacy they left to the community. A fascinating account not to be missed.
Entrance on door. Members free, Visitors £3, including refreshments.
Contact Meg 07732008557 for further details
Wednesday 22nd October at 7.30pm, Sheriff Hutton Village Hall
The House built on Love and Chocolate. Speaker Glennis Whyte
Glennis is the coordinator for the National Trust Volunteer Talks Service who raise money for the National Trust. This talk tells the story of the National Trust property, Goddards in York.
This was the home of Noel Terry and his family (Terry's chocolates). As well as showing the audience the house and grounds, Glennis will take you back to the beginning of confectionary making in York and the family's ups and downs behind the scenes, leading up to the building of the house. There are two love stories on the way; if you enjoy chocolate and a love story then this is the place to be.
Entrance on door: Members free, Visitors £3, including refreshments.
Contact Meg 07732008557 for further details.
2025 – 2026 programme
24th Sept., 7:30pm Ros Batchelor - Grove Terrace - Robert and Mary Cattle
22nd Oct., 7:30pm Glennis Whyte - The House built on Love and Chocolate
26th Nov., 2:00pm Paul Bennett - The Commonwealth War Graves Commission - A History
2026
25th Feb., 2:00pm Malcolm Brooke Berlin - A tale of two Cities
25th March, 7:30pm Tony Morgan Early Stuart York - Plague, Plot and Civil War
22nd April, 7:00pm Annual General Meeting 7.30pm Social event