The Earby and District Local History Society will explore prisoner of war stories

The Earby and District Local History Society will welcome local residents and history enthusiasts to a special talk exploring prisoner of war stories.

Entitled “For You the War is Over”, the presentation will be given by Steve Williams on Tuesday, November 17, from 7.30pm to 9pm.

The event will take place at the New Road Community Centre in Earby and promises to offer an opportunity to learn more about the experiences and stories of prisoners of war.

The society welcomes everyone to attend, whether they are regular members or simply interested in local and military history.

Admission is £1 for members and £1.50 for non-members.

Anyone wishing to find out more about the Earby and District Local History Society can visit its website at www.earbyhistory.co.uk.

The society also welcomes visitors to its archive room at the Community Centre on Fridays between 10am and noon, where people can explore the area’s history and discover more about the society’s work.