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| Photo: courtesy of Hull Daily Mail |
It is with great sorrow that Hedon & District Local History Society announces the death on 14 May 2016 of our president and friend, Dr John Markham, Honorary Freeman of the Town of Hedon. John founded the Hedon & District Local History Society in 1971, serving in a number of capacities over the next 45 years, latterly as president and programme secretary. A particular highlight of recent years has been his annual President's Evening, held in the gracious surroundings of Hedon Town Hall. A generous donation will support these lectures in future and has also equipped the society with a top-quality digital projector. Only a fortnight ago John was in Hedon to enjoy our May meeting, and he left happily anticipating our summer trips to Swine, Dowthorpe Hall and Thwaite Hall Gardens.
John's funeral will take place on Friday 17 June, 11.30am, at the Church of St John of Beverley, 5 North Bar Without, Beverley HU17 7AG, and afterwards at Beverley Conservative Club, Wylies Road, Beverley HU17 7AP. His niece Christine and nephew Tony invite all members and friends to join them in celebrating John's life and saluting his outstanding contribution to Hedon, Hull and East Yorkshire history.
Personal memories can be sent to the society at hedon.history@gmail.com. All would be most gratefully received.
Personal memories can be sent to the society at hedon.history@gmail.com. All would be most gratefully received.