An exciting new initiative, Food Stories of Bromyard, by the BDLHS will be officially launched on 28th November the LHS Centre from 1pm to 3pm. In the meantime there will be exhibitions at our HOBS premises on Saturday the 16th November and at the Conquest Theatre on Saturday 23rd November.

Jayne Bradley (Bromyard Market Manager and a freelance food project manager) has been interviewing local farmers and food producers for the archive, with a grant awarded by HM Government, Cultural Development Fund.

She has interviewed 8 local farmers and producers. The interviews will go into our archive. For a sneak preview of one of the interviews click on the image…

She has also created a map for visitors to Bromyard which will be available across the town. The map will pinpoint all the significant food locations across the area. People will also be able to go online and download a recording of the best of the clips from the oral history interviews.

Jayne was keen for visitors to our town to be able to find out more about past and present stories of farming and food production in the area and to feel connected to Bromyard’s significant food history. Jayne wants to continue to develop awareness of the amazing food economy of the town and the rich history of agriculture in the area. She wants to put Bromyard on the Food Map and Food Stories of Bromyard is another step in that direction.