The Old Mansfield Woodhouse Society is concerned with the heritage of Mansfield Woodhouse and aims to promote studies and activities on all aspects of the place, from the past, to the present and into the future.
How the Anglo-Saxons Found Their Way
Place names offer interesting clues about Anglo-Saxon culture.
In an era before satnavs and maps, knowing how to get somewhere involved creating a story to help remember the succession of landmarks. And that way of using stories survived until recent times.
Bob Trubshaw has been giving talks for nearly thirty years, his interests include Anglo-Saxon culture, medieval carvings and folklore. He aims to entertain as much as educate.