Thoresby Hall and Park was the subject of the illustrated talk presented to members of the Edwinstowe Historical Society at a recent meeting. Thoresby was one of the five noble estates in the area that became known as the Dukeries. The Pierrepont family originally came over with William I in 1066, and the first Earl purchased the land from the Crown in 1633 to form Thoresby Park. The present building is the third to be constructed on the site, and after changing hands several times, it eventually became a hotel. The Royal Lancers and Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Museum is now based in the courtyard at Thoresby Hall.
Shirley Moore, Chair of the Edwinstowe Historical Society, reported that plans are underway to place blue plaques on two buildings in the village. Information relating to pageants and village celebrations is available at www.edwinstowehistory.org.uk.
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 18th June in St Mary’s Church, instead of the Church Rooms, and will include a guided tour. There will be no meetings in July or August. The new programme will commence on Wednesday 17th September.
Meetings are held in the Church Rooms, Mansfield Road, Edwinstowe NG21 9NJ, on the third Wednesday of each month, starting at 2.00pm and lasting for approximately two hours. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available. The annual membership subscription is £15.00, and all are welcome to attend for a charge of £3.00. Enquiries may be directed to EdwinstoweHistorySoc@gmail.com.