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27th October – The Birmingham Back-to-Backs
Thursday 27th October 8pm Clent Parish Hall, Church Avenue A talk by Derek Clarke of the National Trust Some of us remember the old ‘back to back’ houses, built literally back-to-back around a communal courtyard. Constructed from the 1840s onwards… Continue reading
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Fire on the Hills (8th August 1869)
John Partington’s selected archive piece; “On Sunday last, between twelve and one o’clock these beautiful and extensive range of hills was discovered to be again on fire, on that side next to the “Bogs” and, with a strong South wind… Continue reading
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Clent History Society contributes to National Archives project
Comittee member, Margaret Hathaway, is recognised for her contribution to the work with the National Archives, Kew. Margaret was part of a team of volunteers from all around the UK who have made 126,000 pages of 1834 Poor Law records… Continue reading
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Appearing soon- ‘From the Archives’
John Partington’s ‘From The Archives’ articles to be made available online. Continue reading
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CHS at Hagley Hall on May Bank Holiday Monday
Look out for the Clent History Society stall at Hagley Hall on May Bank Holiday Monday (30th May). This will be our second appearance at a Hagley Hall Fair arranged in aid of St John’s Church, Hagley, which stands within… Continue reading
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26th May – Severn Trows and Wich Barges of the Salt Trade – Dr Malcolm Nixon
On Thursday 26 May we are fortunate to have Dr Malcolm Nixon as our speaker at Clent History society. He will be speaking about the Severn Trows, cargo boats unique to the Rivers Severn and Wye, and Wich barges, rather… Continue reading
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Trip Report – Chavenage House (June 2010)
A review of last years trip to Chavenage Continue reading