History and Heritage of Gedling - Arnold Library - Adult Learning

Arnold Library, Nottingham

Date	3 - 24 June 2025
Sessions	Tuesdays: 6:30pm - 8pm
No. sessions	4
Venue	Arnold Library, Nottingham View venue details
For ages	19+
Group size	5 - 15
Cost	FREE - £21

About this course

Discover more about Gedling’s history and heritage as the borough turns 50 in 2024.

On this course you will learn about Gedling through its various parks and nature reserves, pumping stations, and many historic places of interest. If you have an interest in local history then this course is for you.

The course will cover local industry such as textiles, brewing and mining, and we’ll feature war, rebellion and religion; and important people from the borough will be highlighted, from the worlds of science, art, poetry, sport and more. The areas featured include Arnold, Calverton, Burton Joyce, Carlton, Daybrook, Gedling Village, Lambley, Linby, Netherfield, and Woodborough, plus historic venues like Newstead Abbey and Bestwood Lodge.

By the end of the course, you will:

Be able to describe Gedling’s early history.
Be able to discuss different industries that have featured prominently in Gedling.
Be able to name three industrialists that greatly influenced areas of Gedling and beyond.
Be able to list several historic venues within the borough and explain their importance.
Be able to name five famous people from Gedling borough.
Contribute to a heritage trail which the class will create during the course.

Suggested Reading for the course:

A History of the Parish of Gedling by Charles Gerring
The Story of Gedling by Swann

Booking your place and fee information

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course, please visit our webpage for further information https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking. If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

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Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

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