Bromyard and District Local History Society

is based in Bromyard, Herefordshire, England, and was founded in 1966. It exists to foster interest, enjoyment, research and publication in the field of our local history.
We offer members a varied programme of events, at least monthly, throughout the year. These are mainly illustrated lectures in the winter and guided outings in the summer, but also include many social occasions. We stage an exhibition every year at the centre and have published a number of books. An annual journal contains articles on local history and accounts of our activities.

The Local & Family History Centre

at 5, Sherford Street, Bromyard is the headquarters of Bromyard and District Local History Society. It houses exhibition space, a shop, research room and archive. It is run entirely by volunteers and receives no regular local authority financial support. The building was purchased by the Society in 1999 and converted to its present use with assistance of a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The centre was opened for public use on May 1st 2003 and has been an overwhelming success and widely admired for the range of heritage services being provided on a voluntary basis under one roof.

The Research Room, Exhibition Room and Shop are open:

Thursday 10 am – 1.00 pm & 2 pm – 4.30pm
Friday 10 am – 1 pm & 2 pm – 4.30pm
Saturday 10 am – 12.30pm
For general enquiries please phone 01885 488755 or for the Research Room 01885 498600 – a message maybe left outside opening hours.

History on Broad St (HOBS)

We also have premises at 12 Broad St, Bromyard. This includes a shop selling our
publications and a wide range of other books together with local crafts.
HOBS is open
Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 5pm
1st Sunday of the month 10 am-1 pm
01885 498525

We are a voluntary organisation

and receive no regular income from the local authorities. Our running costs for the Local & Family History Centre are high and the few charges made only cover a small percentage of our expenses. Please help keep us going – your donation would be very much appreciated.