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All Meetings

Harleston and District Historical Society meet in St John's Church on Broad Street on the second Thursday of each month.

​Meetings start at 2:00 pm and last about two hours.  They usually consist of a speaker on an aspect of local, regional or national historical interest.

Tickets are £2.00 for members and £4.00 for guests. Refreshments are available.

  • A Harleston Trail to Start Heritage Open Days
    A Harleston Trail to Start Heritage Open Days
    11 Sept 2025, 14:00
    St Johns Church, Broad Street, Harleston IP20 9AZ
    Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. The Historical Society are again coordinating a community wide programme as ​​​part of the national event. This presentation will launch the town event.
  • A Little Learning
    A Little Learning
    Thu 09 Oct
    St Johns Church
    09 Oct 2025, 14:00
    St Johns Church, Broad Street, Harleston IP20 9AZ
    A whistlestop tour of the history of the education of the labouring poor over two centuries.
  • Memories of Harleston
    Memories of Harleston
    Thu 13 Nov
    St Johns Church
    13 Nov 2025, 14:00
    St Johns Church, Broad Street, Harleston IP20 9AZ
    Reminisce with memories and stories of local people from the last 100 years .
  • Christmas Social
    Christmas Social
    Thu 11 Dec
    Swan Hotel
    11 Dec 2025, 14:00
    Swan Hotel, 19 The Thoroughfare, Harleston IP20 9AS, UK
    The December meeting will be a light hearted fun afternoon with mulled wine and mince pies. More details will follow.

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