Theddlethorpe History Club
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A Local History Club based in the Lincolnshire Marsh village of Theddlethorpe, near Mablethorpe. Bringing together history buffs in the area to meet, socialise and learn about the fascinating stories and hidden past of our beautiful rural coast.
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The History Club meet on the last Tuesday of the month, usually at Theddlethorpe Village Hall. The hall will be open from 7pm for food and drinks, with talks usually starting at 7.30 pm.
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A number of expert guest speakers will give presentations.
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Every other Friday at 10am there's a group walk around a local area, learning about its heritage as we go.
NEXT EVENTS
Next Talk on the Last Tuesday of the Month​
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Tuesday 30th June: Potions and Poisons - a Potted History of Plant Medicine
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A presentation on Old Lincolnshire Medicine with expert Lincolnshire Herbalist Ali English.
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Local herbalist Ali English has been fascinated (and amused) by the history of herbal medicine for many years. When she isn't giggling at the exploits of long ago herbalists and bad tempered apothecaries, she can usually be found either teaching herbal students, treating patients or working on her next book.
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How did local people treat ailments before the big pharmaceutical industry existed? A look at the old traditional knowledge that was put to use for centuries, making use of the herbal plants available to our ancestors.
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Lincolnshire based medical herbalist, Ali English trained at Lincoln University, and is passionate about conveying a love of our native herbs and wildflowers. The author of the popular Wild Medicine series of books, which aim to encourage and engender a love of our native plants and their many uses.
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Everyone Welcome, no need to book, just come along, pay £3 entry at the door.
Theddlethorpe Village Hall, Silver Street, LN12 1PA, will be open for bar, sandwiches and snacks from 7pm. The talk starts at 7.30pm.​
£3 entry per person, pay on the door.
Theddlethorpe Village Hall, LN12 1PA
Next History Walk:
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The proposed summer foraging walk on 26th June has been cancelled due to lack of bookings.
Friday 30th July: Tour of Theddlethorpe All Saints' Church
The walking group will meet at Theddlethorpe Village Hall at 10am, and set off towards All Saints' Church, where they will be given a guided tour.
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Everyone welcome. Free to join in, but donations are very welcome.
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If you don't want to do the whole walk, you can meet the group at All Saints' at about 10.25am for the guided tour of the church.​
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