Society AGM
The Falcon Hotel, BromyardAt the Falcon Hotel – Oak Room. Members will receive agenda and supporting documents by email prior to this.
12 events found.
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Surviving a Hijack
The Conquest Theatre 6 Tenbury Rd, Bromyard HR7 4LL, United KingdomIn 1986, Mike Thexton travelled to Pakistan to say goodbye to his brother, who died in the Karakoram Himalaya three years before. On the way home, his plane was hijacked at Karachi, and he was singled out as a British passport holder to be the next person to be shot. He tells the story of […]
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Christmas Fair
The Local History Centre 5 Sherford St, Bromyard, United KingdomTo co-incide with Bromyard’s famous Christmas lights switch on we will be holding our annual CChristmas Fair at the Local History Centre. The exhibition will be open along with books and bric-a-bac stalls, prize draw, mulled drinks and mince pies. 11am-4pm.
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Christmas Lunch @ The Falcon
The Falcon Hotel, BromyardWe will be holding our annual Christmas lunch at the Falcon Hotel on Sunday 7th December. 12 f0r 12:30pm, Carvery with vegan options. £18.50 payable to the Falcon on the day. Paid bar, raffle. Please book by 26th November at History on Broad St or email membership@bromyardhistorysociety.org.uk.
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Heritage Film Evening – The Golden Age of British Motoring
The Conquest Theatre 6 Tenbury Rd, Bromyard HR7 4LL, United KingdomArchival films from the 1930s–1960s highlight the British motor industry, featuring Austin, Morris, and early Land Rover vehicles. Notably, a 1954 film covers the Rallye des Alpes with the TR2 competing against Sunbeam Alpines, including one driven by Stirling Moss. An evening not to be missed. Members free, guests £6.
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What and when were the Iron Age hillforts of Herefordshire?
The Conquest Theatre 6 Tenbury Rd, Bromyard HR7 4LL, United KingdomA talk by Dr Keith Ray – The literature on the Iron Age in Britain is replete with descriptions of the form and the excavation of hilltop or hillslope enclosures commonly known as ‘hillforts.’ Areas in – or close to – the upland areas of Britain sometimes have particularly dense distributions of these kinds of […]
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Ocean Liners of the 1960S and 1970s
The Conquest Theatre 6 Tenbury Rd, Bromyard HR7 4LL, United KingdomA talk by Anthony Lunn. A nostalgic return to the days when passenger ships looked like ships and passengers had cabins not staterooms. Most of the images are of ships engaged on long distance voyages and not seven night cruises
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The People of the Peasants’ Revolt
The Conquest Theatre 6 Tenbury Rd, Bromyard HR7 4LL, United KingdomA talk by Matt Lewis – In the summer of 1381, the first well documented popular rising in England shook the political foundations of a nation. A teenage king sought to deal with a populace pushed beyond what they could tolerate. What sparked the Peasants’ Revolt? Why is the name it has been given misleading? […]
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Redditch Needle Museum
To be confirmedRedditch Needle Museum – Provisional Forge Mill Needle Museum in Redditch is an unusual and fascinating place to visit. This historic site illustrates the rich heritage of the needle and fishing tackle industries. Models and recreated scenes provide a vivid illustration of how needles were once made, and how Redditch once produced 90% of the world’s […]
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Snodhill Castle – guided tour – Provisional
To be confirmedSnodhill must be the biggest, oldest castle no-one’s heard of. Its size, scale and obvious elan point to a significance far greater than its scant written records do. This much, however, we think we know: In 2021 we discovered Stone and Bronze age evidence that showed that the ‘Snodhill’ (possible meaning ‘Cleared hill’) was occupied […]
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Summer programme Museum of the Jewellery Quarter – Provisional
To be confirmedAsk anyone in the city what Birmingham is famous for and jewellery-making will be at the top of the list. With a world-wide reputation for the highest quality precious metals and gemstones, the region has for centuries been the go-to place for those looking for the very best treasures. The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter […]
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Curses to Claimants: a history of Tichborne family
The Conquest Theatre 6 Tenbury Rd, Bromyard HR7 4LL, United KingdomA talk by Will Motley. This talk will tell the history of one of the oldest English families, the Tichbornes of Hampshire, who have lived at Tichborne near Winchester since before the Norman Conquest and still live there now. Their story includes a twelfth century curse that came true in the 18th century; Catholic martyrs; […]
Talks are held at the Conquest theatre in Bromyard unless otherwise specified – everyone is welcome; members free, guests £6.00 unless otherwise stated on event.