Meeting Reports

Reports of Hope Historical Society Meetings as published in the Parish Magazine

  • Old Oak Carvings in Hope Church: David Bostwick

    Reresby panels, St Peter’s, Hope Photo: Andy Bentham October 13th, 2026

  • Alabaster Tombs in Derbyshire: Ray State

    Alabaster Tombs in Tideswell Church Photo: Andrew Bower September 8th, 2026 Ray State opened the autumn season of Hope Historical Society talks with a fascinating discussion of alabaster tombs in Derbyshire churches.He began by giving a brief history of materials used in church memorials. Stone generally was preferred to wood and Purbeck marble, actually a…