Bamford & District History Group was formed to study and enjoy the history of Bamford and the surrounding areas. We hold monthly meetings, an annual exhibition and arrange visits to places of interest. The Group holds an archive of local records, photographs, maps and newspaper cuttings.

Meetings & Events

All meetings are held at 7.30 pm in Bamford Institute.  Institute Members £2, Non-Members £5.

2024

• 13 December - Old Christmas Carols of the Peak District: Joanna Mackey.

2025

• 10 January - Local Films.
• 14 February - Archaeology of the Local Area: Dominic Cisalowicz.
• 14 March - The Sheffield Blitz: Janet Ridler.
• 11 April - History of Wentworth Castle: Adrian Hughes.
• 9 May - Derbyshire by the Sea: Liz Keeley.
• June. A visit tbc.
• July. Carnival exhibition. Date tbc.
• August - no meeting. 
• September - tbc.
• October - Sheffield Suburbs Part 4: David Templeman.
• November - Derbyshire Youth Hostels: Tim Knebel.