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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25th October – Ironbridge and Coalbrookdale – Brian Draper
Thursday 25th October 8pm Clent Parish Hall, Church Avenue Autumn is a busy time for us at Clent History Society. This season’s meetings started well in September when Anthony Collins talked to us about ‘Worcester Inn Signs‘. He took us… Continue reading
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17th May – The Working Life of a Worcestershire Potter – Dr Malcolm Nixon
On Thursday 17th May we are pleased to announce that Dr Malcolm Nixon has agreed to return after giving an excellent talk last year on Severn Trows. This year Dr Nixon will bring to life the unique working environment of… Continue reading
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Events and Meetings 2012
Add the following dates to your diary if you wish to attend any of our meetings or events. Currently we have the following meetings scheduled: Thursday 22March – ‘Tilton: Francis Brett Young’s Quinton’ (Michael Hall) Thursday 17 May – ‘The… Continue reading
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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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17th Aug – Volunteer’s Wanted! For research into 1830’s Poor Law
Would you like to research poverty and the lives of the poor in mid-nineteenth century Midlands? Have you got a few hours to spare each week? Then why not join the British Association for Local Historys new project to open… 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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24th March – “From Clent to Tonga” The Life of John Thomas
Respected society member Dr. Peter Bloore introduces the work of John Thomas, a Clent resident sent to Tonga where he performed missionary work for over thirty years. Continue reading
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Diary of Events for 2011
A list of planned events for 2011 Continue reading