Useful Links
Wollaton Historical Conservation Community Page
Our new community group on Facebook for sharing information about news and events in, or relevant to, Wollaton. We have a particular focus on historical and conservation aspects but welcome information on any community projects or activities.
Wollaton Historical & Conservation Community - Facebook Page
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Friends of Wollaton Park (FoWP)
A community of like-minded individuals whose aim is to make Wollaton Park a better place for all. There is much to explore about the Park on this great website, from blogs, to history, to local wildlife, and to its conservation for our future enjoyment.
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Wollaton Walled Garden Project
This is a sub-page of FoWP with more information on this exciting restoration project.
friendsofwollatonpark.org.uk/walled-garden
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Wollaton Natural History Society
The Society exists to promote the study and appreciation of the natural world by arranging regular illustrated talks, guided walks, recordings and publications. Meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7.30pm in St Leonard’s Community Centre.
spanglefish.com/WollatonNaturalHistory
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Friends of Wollaton Local Nature Reserve
A Facebook group for what goes on behind the scenes at Martin's Pond, Harrison Plantation & Raleigh Pond - and how to get involved.
Friends of Wollaton Local Nature Reserve - Facebook Group
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Nottingham Local History Association
Formed in 1953 to bring together people and organisations interested in all aspects of local history in the county. They provide a free monthly e-newsletter detailing on topical news items and current events at local societies.
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Lenton Times
The Lenton Local History Society has back issues of their magazine available through the following link. (Issue 1 has a specific feature on the sale of Wollaton Hall and Park.)
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Graham Woodward*
A great authority on local history and chair of the Nottingham Civic Society. This site has many photographs and details how you may purchase the various books he has written on Nottingham (inc. various ones on Wollaton).
Graham also has a flikr site with various photograph albums of Nottingham; the ones of 'Wollaton Park Housing Estate 1926' and 'Wollaton in old postcards' are of particular interest.
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Wollaton Hall
Wollaton Hall is an Elizabethan house built in the 1580s, standing on a small but prominent hill in Wollaton Park, Nottingham. Since opening to the public in 1926, Wollaton Hall has been home to Nottingham’s Natural History Museum.
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Nottingham Industrial Museum (in the stable block of Wollaton Park)
An interactive museum with a Victorian kitchen and steam hall, highlighting our industrial heritage with working exhibits, including steam engines and lace machines.
nottinghamindustrialmuseum.org.uk
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Wikipedia: Listed buildings in Wollaton West ward
The ward contains 42 listed buildings that are recorded in the National Heritage List for England. Of these, one is listed at Grade I, the highest of the three grades, three are at Grade II*, the middle grade, and the others are at Grade II, the lowest grade. (Note: this Wikipedia entry, and also the one for Wollaton, now have the updated link for the Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum added.)
Wikipedia: Listed Buildings Wollaton West ward
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Thoroton Society of Nottinghamshire*
This is the county’s principal historical and archaeological society.
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Nottingham Civic Society
An organisation founded in 1962, caring about the city and dedicated to make it a better place in which to live, to work and relax.
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The Wollaton Antiphonal
A large bound manuscript intended for use in church services. Created in 1430 and bought for St Leonard's parish church in 1460. The 'Virtual Antiphonal' can be seen on a kiosk in the church and more details are provided through the The Nottingham University website.
Nottingham University: The Wollaton Antiphonal
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The History of St Leonard's Church
A great website giving the history of the church as part of the Southwell & Nottingham Church History Project.
southwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk
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Nottinghamshire Historic Churches Trust
Raising money to grant-aid the historic churches and chapels of Nottinghamshire since 1987.
nottshistoricchurchestrust.org.uk
* Websites still on HTTP versus the newer HTTPS. (Therefore you might find you need to confirm it is safe to visit them on your device and browser of choice.)
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