Meetings
Forthcoming Meetings
our next meeting is on Thursday 23rd September at Clent Parish Hall,
“Black Country Burials” speaker Ian Bott.
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16th November – History and Archive Open Day
Clent History Society will have flags flying to welcome you to Clent Parish Hall, on Sunday 16th November, whilst inside we will be ‘hotting up‘ the water ready for your cups of coffee and tea and we’ll have the biscuits… Continue reading
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25th September – “The History of Kidderminster Hospital and the Three Doctors Stretton” – Nigel Gilbert
You may be aware that in recent years an attempt to close Kidderminster Hospital, the local hospital for many in this area, was successfully fought under the leadership of Doctor Taylor who later became an MP. I’ve only just discovered… Continue reading
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Tickets Available for trip to Stanway House, 13th August
On Wednesday 13 August 2014 members and friends of Clent History Society will be making a visit To Stanway House, near Cheltenham. The Stanway estate and manor house, has been owned by the Tracy family and their descendants, the Earls… Continue reading
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12th May – National Archives Webinar – ‘Why did people fear the Victorian Workhouse?’
Breaking news… Apologies for the short notice but we have just learned that Paul Carter is running a webinar via the National Archives entitled ‘Why did people fear the Victorian Workhouse?’ Paul lead the team to which some society members have made huge contributions by… Continue reading
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27th March – Beer, Bets and Bullbaiting – Mary Bodfish
We welcome Mary Bodfish as our first speaker for 2014. Mary has close links with Smethwick Local History Society and with other societies within the Black Country and has given talks on a variety of subjects. Her illustrated talk on… Continue reading
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DIARY OF EVENTS FOR 2014
All meetings are held on Thursdays in Clent Parish Hall, Church Avenue Clent Commencing at 8pm. New members and visitors are welcome. Admission £2.50 per meeting. Talks Thursday 27 March 2014 – ’Beer, Bets and Bullbating’ Mary Bodfish Thursday 26… Continue reading
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23rd May – The Worcestershire Postal System after 1840
Thursday 23rd May 8pm Clent Parish Hall, Church Avenue Chris Jackson will be returning to Clent History Society on Thursday 23 May at 8pm, to continue with Part Two of a talk which covers the fascinating history of our postal… Continue reading
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DIARY OF EVENTS FOR 2013
All meetings are held on Thursdays in Clent Parish Hall, Church Avenue, commencing at 8.00 p.m. Small admission charge which includes tea/coffee biscuits. Non-members are welcome . Under 16s are free! Talks Thursday 28th March 2013 - Sugar Production in… Continue reading