History Society
Meetings are held in the John Corbett Room, Droitwich Community Hall, Heritage Way, Droitwich Spa, starting at 7:30pm.
Further details from: Events Organiser Jill Jennings (contact details below) or
Chairman Roy Murphy e-mail: roy.murphy@virgin.net.
Events 2010
5th. May - Worcestershire Carriers before the Railway Age: Richard Churchley.
2nd June - Baron Ash and Packwood House: Mike Miles.
7th July - Environmental Archaeology and Pollen: Neil Daffern.
1st September - The English Civil War in Bewdley, Kidderminster & Worcester from 1642 to 1651: Max Keen.
6th October - King Charles the Second "My Ancestors` Part in his Restoration": Roger Pendrill.
3rd November - LiDAR Updated ( Wyre Forest ) area to be confirmed: Adam Minykowski.
1st December - "A Merrye Noyse" Medieval Musical Instruments: Sue and Barry Pope.
Our aims are:
- to provide a focus for interest in the town's past
- to educate individuals and groups about local remains of human activity with a view to conservation
- on the practical side, to help increase the current level of knowledge by carrying out research into local history and fieldwork
Our activities include: monthly lecture meetings during the year, occasional visits and tours, research projects, monitoring development applications and where appropriate commenting on those which affect local heritage.
Membership information
Membership valid April 2008 - March 2009.
New members ioining in December may do so for £4.00 per person. Or January for £2.00 per person.
Full Annual Membership £6.
Meetings are held in the John Corbett Room, Droitwich Community Hall, Heritage Way, Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, and start at 7.30pm. Admission: £2.00 members; £3.00 friends and visitors, includes refreshments after the meeting.
Programme and Events enquiries only from Jill Jennings e-mail: jill.jennings1@tesco.net Chairman Roy Murphy e-mail: roy.murphy@virgin.net
We publish a twice-yearly newsletter.
Current and recent projects:
An ongoing research project into the village of Salwarpe, which has produced two booklets so far.
Transcribing the 19th century diary of Reverend Lea, vicar of St Peter's, to be published shortly.