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SUMMARY:Snodhill Castle – guided tour
DESCRIPTION:Snodhill 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: \nIn 2021 we discovered Stone and Bronze age evidence that showed that the ‘Snodhill’ (possible meaning ‘Cleared hill’) was occupied for thousands of years before the Normans arrived. It is also possible that Snodhill is a very rare pre-Norman castle built around 1050 to guard the fertile Dore Valley and its prosperous Saxon villages at Wilmastone\, Dorstone\, Peterchurch and Mynydd-brith. \nWhat we know for certain is that the castle was built around 1068 by Norman Superknight William Fitz Osbern\, 1st Earl of Hereford\, who was campaigning to assert Norman control along the Welsh Marches (he built all the early Norman castles from Chepstow to Wigmore). \nFitz Osbern granted the castle to his loyal knight Hugh l’Asne who held it until his death in 1101\, when the castle passed to Robert de Chandos (who had married l’Asne’s daughter). \nCar sharing\, meet at Conquest Theatre car park\, please bring a packed lunch.
URL:https://bromyardhistorysociety.org.uk/event/summer-programme
LOCATION:Meet at Conquest Theatre carpark – 6 Tenbury Rd\, Bromyard\, HR7 4LL
CATEGORIES:Summer visits programme
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Grant":MAILTO:programme@bromyardhistorysociety.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Redditch Needle Museum & Bordesley Abbey - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION: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 needles. \nOn the same site\, just a very short walk from Forge Mill Museum\, are the ruins of Bordesley Abbey – a medieval Cistercian Abbey which has been extensively excavated. \nBordesley Abbey Visitor Centre\, which is set in an original reconstructed 16th century barn\, tells the extraordinary story of the Abbey from its development in the 12th century to its destruction in 1538 by Henry VIII during the dissolution. \n‘One of the most unique museums in Worcestershire and the West Midlands\, the museum also has an excellent coffee bar and a superb gift shop selling souvenirs and a good selection of the finest quality needles\, many of which are locally produced. We also stock unusual needles and offer a mail order service.’\n\n\n \nBooking essential.
URL:https://bromyardhistorysociety.org.uk/event/summer-programme-2
LOCATION:Meet at Conquest Theatre carpark – 6 Tenbury Rd\, Bromyard\, HR7 4LL
CATEGORIES:Summer visits programme
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Grant":MAILTO:programme@bromyardhistorysociety.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Visit to Gloucester History Festival Friday 12th September
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf 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 \nThe 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. \n\nHeritage 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. \nEvery 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. \nGloucester 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. \n\n\n\nDavid Grant
URL:https://bromyardhistorysociety.org.uk/event/gloucester-history-festival
LOCATION:Meet at Conquest Theatre carpark – 6 Tenbury Rd\, Bromyard\, HR7 4LL
CATEGORIES:Summer visits programme
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Grant":MAILTO:programme@bromyardhistorysociety.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Violette Szabo Museum\, Wormelow\, Herefordshire
DESCRIPTION:Violette Szabo was a secret agent working for the Special Operations Executive during World War II. Violette took on special missions behind enemy lines following the death of her French officer husband at the Battle of El Alamein and because of her bravery was awarded the George Cross (the first woman to receive the award) and the Croix du Guerre. Violette was captured\, tortured and executed in 1945 by the Germans\, while to honour her memory and that of her husband Etienne Szabo their daughter Tania supports The Violette Szabo Museum that enables people to learn about her parents’ bravery during the war. The museum opened its doors in June 2000 and was the brain child of Rosemary Rigby MBE who was Violette’s aunt. \nThe Museum is located in the grounds of a small house named Cartref where Violette spent many happy childhood days and did indeed stay between her missions to France during the war. \n This will be a car sharing trip\, leaving the Conquest Car Park at 1.00pm. The tour starts at 3.00pm led by her Aunt\, Rosemary Rigby. There is no charge\, but donations towards the running of the museum will be gratefully accepted (cash only). \n  \nIf you are interested in this visit can you please email: programme@bromyardhistorysociety.org.uk \nShould you have spare seats or wish to have a lift can you please include this information in your email.
URL:https://bromyardhistorysociety.org.uk/event/violette-szabo
LOCATION:Meet at Conquest Theatre carpark – 6 Tenbury Rd\, Bromyard\, HR7 4LL
CATEGORIES:Summer visits programme
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