21 October 2010

Old Cromarty Schools and Schoolteachers

Talk by Dr Jenny Fyfe

West End Church Hall, High Street, Cromarty

Sponsor: Cromarty History Society.

Free to members; £2 for non-members. For further details see their website.
 

21 October 2010

Old Inverness: the paintings of Pierre Delavault, 1859-1907

Talk by Norman Newton

Highland Archive and Registration Centre, Bught Road, Inverness

Lunchtime talk sponsored by Workers' Educational Association (WEA). Cost: £1. No need to book

Description:

Norman Newton will talk about Pierre Delavault, who though born in Paris came to Inverness as the Art Master at Inverness Royal Academy in 1890. In 1903 the Inverness Courier published a book of watercolour drawings of Inverness buildings, with accompanying text. His book is an important source of information for buildings which have now disappeared.

21 October 2010

Growing up during the War

Talk by John Fleming

Brora Community Centre

Sponsored by Clyne Heritage Society. Lectures are open to all and there is usually a raffle (donations always welcome) - refreshments and admission are free.

Description:

Now a resident of Inver, John Fleming was born and brought up in Yorkshire. Having reached a certain age, he recalls his childhood wartime memories when excitement ran high with little boys, even though times were hard and often dangerous.
 

21 October 2010

"To Subject the North of the Country to his Rule":
Edward III and the Lochindorb Chevauchee of
1336

Talk by Iain McInnes (UHI)

Council Chambers (Carnegie Building), Dornoch

Sponsored by Dornoch Heritage Society