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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 2009 – April 2010
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 19th October 2009
'The crew and voyages of the Mary Rose.'
Talk by Mr Bill Moore of 'The Mary Rose Trust'.
Monday 16th November 2009
'Charles Darwin .
Talk by Mr Peter Boyd.
Monday 21st December 2009
‘Humicubation, Euroclydon and Nit Sqeezer.
The adventures of 3, 18th century, dictionary compilers. In celebration ofr Samuel Johnson's 300th anniversary.
Talk by Mr John Sparry.
FOLLOWED BY CHRISTMAS CHEER! ! ! !
Monday 18th January 2010
‘The Romans in Shropshire'.
Talk by Shelagh Lewis.
Monday 15th February 2010
'The history of English Porcelain'.
Talk by Mr Michael Berthoud.
This talk will be followed by the Annual General Meeting of the BDH Society. Attended by members only.
Monday 15th March 2010
'How Well Do You Know Bridgnorth?
Part 2. Cartway, Friar Street, Riverside and Low Town.
Talk by the Rev. Frank Foxall.
Monday 19th April 2010
'The Port of Bridgnorth'.
Talk by Alan Webb. President of BDHS.
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 Manager, Ken Perkins on 01746 762830.