Chesterfield Archaeology day, on Saturday 31 January 2026, included a presentation from John Thomas of the University of Leicester Archaeological Services about the recent (and still ongoing) excavations at Rykneld Square, near Chesterfield Parish Church. We thought it might be useful to give a quick update on what was discussed. John started by giving some […]
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On Monday April 20th Danielle Burton will be presenting ‘Treating the Soldiers of the Crimean War’. This talk will particularly look at Mary Seacole, Betsy Cadwaladr and Florence Nightingale, who went to nurse injured soldiers in the Crimean War, despite prejudice. Danielle has a First in History from the University of Derby and an MA […]