Heritage talk: Exploring Old Occupations
Retford Library, 17 Churchgate, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6PE
Inspire Libraries have a variety of records to help you discover more about your ancestors' working lives. These include trade directories, local newspapers, census returns and more. Join one of our local history librarians as they explore occupation records from the Retford area, giving hints and tips on where to find them and how to interpret them.
Why not also drop in on the following activities which will be taking place at the Library as part of Retford Heritage Day. No booking is required for these activities:
Display - Hidden Treasures from Retford Library’s Local Heritage Collection,
In the Heritage Area from 10am to 3pm
Exhibition – A Walk Through Retford’s Trading Past
In the Gallery during library opening hours
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 13:30
Location & directions
Retford Library, 17 Churchgate, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6PE
- Contact on day:
- Retford Library
- Telephone number:
- +441623677200
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Tickets bookable via the Inspire website linked below.
- Booking contact name:
- Retford Library
- Booking telephone number:
- +441623677200
- Booking website:
- https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/whats-on/events/heritage-talk-exploring-old-occupations-retford-library/
- Booking opens:
- 13 Jul 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 11 Sep 2026 12:00 AM
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 40
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s)
