A community group dedicated to the research and preservation of Meldreth's history

Meldreth Local History Group is a community group. Its aims are to: research and record the history of the village and its environs; create and preserve an archive of local history which can be passed on to future generations; publish material, both in print and digital forms, for the benefit of the local community and others interested in the history of the village.

Why the community needs this charity

Since its formation in 2007, Meldreth Local History Group has been active in the community, holding coffee mornings, exhibitions and other events and encouraging the long term residents of the village to interact with one another, to reminisce about their past and to share any relevant documents or photographs in their possession. We have also helped family historians and genealogists by providing them with information on their ancestors.

Results and outcomes

We have held several Open Day exhibitions, each attended by several hundred people. We hold two coffee mornings each year, the last of which was attended by 40 people. We also have an oral history program: we record interviews with long term residents of the village and afterwards present them with a CD of their recording for their family to enjoy. Our latest project has been the creation of a website dedicated to the village's history.

Latest activities and projects

Meldreth History Website

We began work on the project in December 2010 and are gradually adding our material to the site. We would also like to encourage Meldreth residents past and present, and those with an interest in the village, to add their own comments, material and memories to the site. read more