Current programme of talks and visits

Meetings are normally held on the second Tuesday of most months starting at 7.30pm in the Hinton Hall, Tisbury.

Tisbury History Society Programme from October to December 2024

8th October

   Jim Williams

1.     THE FIRST GREAT CREDIT CRUNCH – or: How bankers and politicians took the public for a ride in the year 1720

In 1720 Europe was swept by wave of speculation that ended in a disastrous credit crunch.  This lecture explains how the scheme was deliberately contrived by a group of financial speculators and corrupt politicians.  Despite being 300 years old, it is a surprisingly modern and entertaining story about human nature. Powerpoint.

      

12th November    Mark Lloyd

Heritage at War

It is a reality that armed conflict may result in the destruction of cultural heritage. ​​​​​As the law obliges the UK to conduct Cultural Property Protection during armed conflict and (belligerent) occupation, this talk will review the historical context of conflict and heritage sites and set out how the UK is delivering on its obligations.

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Our talks take place at 7.30 pm in the Hinton hall Tisbury. 

We usually have teas/Coffees and biscuits served before meetings.

 

Visitors/ guests £5
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