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New book by Dr. Peter Bloore – Who Lived in Clent in 1901
Dr. Peter Bloore has for many years been a loyal member of Clent History Society. He is the society’s acknowledged expert on all things relating to the two Methodist chapels which could at one time have been seen in the… Continue reading
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Trip Report – Deene Park (June 2013)
Didn’t we have a lovely time the day we went to … Deene Park. The 2013 Clent History Society day trip was blessed with a lovely sunny day, a rarity indeed this June. We headed for Deene Park in Northamptonshire. … Continue reading
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Update on our Poor Law Research
The cataloguing of the correspondence between the Poor Law Board/Commission and our local union of Bromsgrove continues to provide some fascinating material. In the summer of 1849 there was a great deal of concern about cholera. A tragic tale unfolds… Continue reading
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Help Needed: Clent and The First World War
Looking ahead to our next Archive Open Day in 2014, we are seeking your help as we hope to record information about Clent men who served in the First World War and the women and families who supported them. 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
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11th November 2012: History & Archive Open Day
Sunday 11th. November 11-4 pm. Clent Parish Hall, Church Ave, Clent. Entrance : £2. (Accompanied children free) Refreshments: 50p – Tea/coffee/ biscuits. Directions from Bromsgrove – A449. Take left turn into Clent village. Turn right into Church Ave at Bell&Cross… Continue reading
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11th November – Clent History & Archive Day
A date for your diary: Clent Village Hall 11/11/12 . Don’t miss a chance to see our displays and to access archive material on a whole range of topics. We hold this event every two years. Small entrance charge.… Continue reading