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The Bridgnorth and District Historical Society
The Historical Society
The Bridgnorth and District Historical Society was founded in January 1934 to advance the education of the public in all matters of historical or allied nature, and in particular matters arising in Bridgnorth and within the County of Shropshire.
In 1945, Bridgnorth Borough Council offered the use of Northgate to the Bridgnorth and District Historical Society, on the condition that they set up and maintain a museum for the townspeople of Bridgnorth to which admittance would be free. The museum was first set up as part of the town's Festival of Britain celebrations in 1951, following requests to the people of Bridgnorth for exhibits.
WINTER LECTURE PROGRAMME October 2011 – April 2012
During the winter, the Society holds monthly lectures of historical interest.
Meetings are held at the Castle Hall, West Castle Street, Bridgnorth, commencing 7.30pm
Monday 17th October 2011
'Waterwheels of the West Midlands'.
Talk by Tim Booth.
Monday 21st November 2011
'The Rise and Fall of the Stately Home'.
Talk by Mrs. Heather Game.
Monday 12th December 2011
'On and Off the Bridgnorth Bus'.
Talk by Mr William Howe.
FOLLOWED BY CHRISTMAS CHEER! ! ! !
2012
Monday 16th January 2012
'Hampton Loade - The land that time nearly forgot'.
Talk by Kate Creed.
Monday 20th February 2012
'Wenlock Olympian Dr. W. P. Brookes and the
Olympian Connection'.
Talk by Helen Cromarty.
Monday 19th March 2012
'Signs of the Times - A history of Pub Signs'.
Talk by Pamela Roberts.
Monday 16th April 2012
'The Mark of a King' The History of the Royal Coat of Arms from Richard the Lionheart until now.
Talk by Mr. A. J. Crowe.
VISITORS ARE WELCOME AT EACH LECTURE.
There is an entry fee of £3 per person for non members.
IT IS A REQUIREMENT OF THE SOCIETY THAT ALL MEMBERS AND VISITORS ATTENDING LECTURES SIGN THE REGISTER.
Cost:
members of the historical society - no cost
non-members of the society - £3
How to join the Historical Society
Membership of the society costs £12 per year, running from January to December. The membership fee entitles free admission to the Society's lectures and the opportunity to take part in regular day trips, at cost price. For more information, please contact our Museum Curator, Northgate Museum, Northgate, Bridgnorth, Shropshire.