Cringleford Historical Society (CHS) was founded in 1981 and exists to promote the study of the history, architecture and development of the village of Cringleford in Norfolk as well as exploring regional historical developments. It encourages and supports members of the Society in their researches and in publishing their findings where possible. The Society also records and collects photographs, drawings, maps and plans, together with writing related to the village.
We hold six meetings between February and November with a range of speakers, usually attracting between 60 and 70 people and we enjoy a chat over tea and coffee afterwards. Everyone is welcome to attend. Our first meeting of 2025 takes place on February 19th in the Church Hall with the AGM at 7.15 followed by the talk at 7.30 pm.
There will be a £20 per person membership fee to cover the 2025 year. Visitors for specific talks will pay £5 per talk. Payments can be made either by cheque or online payment or cash.
We have two walks in Summer 2025.
Thursday 19th June: A guided tour of Caistor St Edmund Roman town. The tour will begin at 6.30pm and last approx. 1½ hours. N.B. the ground is rough and there are no paths – and no seats. There is a steep climb up a grassy bank and a steep flight of steps. Cost: £7 per head.
Wednesday 16th July: Thurne Mill. This is an afternoon visit by car. Meet at the Mill 2.30 for a tour. From there it is a 5 minute drive to the Wind Energy Museum where we shall be shown around the museum and have tea and biscuits. Cost: £8 per head.
Lifts can be arranged if necessary.
Booking forms for the two visits will be available at the meeting on April 16th.
We had hoped to be able to organise a group visit to Norwich Castle Keep but we shall have to wait until it has opened.
Please note that as these visits are popular priority will be given to Members. Non-members should mark their form with a large V and if there is room on the walks a place will be given.
We also keep a page active for reporting on activities by Society members.