On the 6th of September members of the society ran a pop-up exhibition at Upper Sapey’s WWII event. In particular the organisers thanked Hugh Langishe ‘for his wonderful talk and insight into his experiences of the war – it was a real privilege to be able to hear stories from someone who was actually there‘.
Author: Jane Merry
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Captain Scott’s famous polar shipwreck as never seen before
One of the most famous polar shipwrecks has been filmed in detail on the sea floor for the first time.
The Terra Nova carried Captain Scott and his men on their doomed expedition to reach the South Pole more than a century ago.
Terra Nova – Getty Images / Royal Geographic The British party lost the race to the pole, and died on their return journey in 1912.
The footage shows the Terra Nova colonised with sea life, but key features of the wooden ship are still visible including its wheel, winch and mast.
The wreck lies 170m down off the coast of Greenland. After the polar expedition with Scott, the ship continued in service and eventually sank in 1943 while carrying supplies to US bases during World War Two.
The Terra Nova was discovered in 2012 by the Schmidt Ocean Institute, but the new expedition has been the first opportunity to record extensive footage of the wreck.
For the full story visit the BBC website here
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Visit to the Gloucester History Festival Heritage Open Day Friday 12th September 2025
The Bromyard History Society will be visiting the Gloucester History Festival on Friday 12th September. This will be a car sharing visit, leaving the Conquest car park at 8.45am on Friday 12th September. I have attached a copy of this year’s programme to give you an idea of what’s on offer. However, I would recommend that you have a look at their website (see bottom of post for link) for further details. Many of the events have limited numbers, so if there is something that interests you, it is worthwhile booking a place beforehand.
If you would be interested in joining us can you please send me an email with names, numbers and details of places you have available in your car or if you would require a lift. programme@bromyardhistorysociety.org.uk
The Heritage Open Days are part of the Gloucester History Festival, which is in its 15th year. The whole event runs from 6th to 21st September, with the Heritage Open Days held from the 12th to 14th September.
Heritage Open Days celebrate England’s fantastic historic architecture and culture by offering FREE access to properties which are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission.
Every year there’s a chance to discover architectural treasures and enjoy FREE access to a wide range of events and activities which bring local history and culture to life.
Gloucester is among the top three venues in the country with its huge range of activities during Heritage Open Days with guided tours , music, and cultural activities in the City Centre, at Gloucester Docks and in the city’s suburbs.
David Grant
Programme Secretary
