The Wotton-under-Edge Historical Society organises a number of talks and events. The events are free for Historical Society members and non-members are welcome, though there is a small entrance fee. If you would like to join the Historical Society, please contact the Heritage Centre for more information.
Date
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Speaker
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Title |
25th January
Joint Meeting with the Civic Society |
Commander John D Dannecker U.S. Navy |
“ The History of the Royal Navy Innovation and its Impact on the American Navy” |
29th February
Annual General Meeting |
Gerry Green, Gardener in Charge |
“Westbury Court. A History and its Challenges” |
| 28th March |
Michael Chapell |
'A New Slideshow'. A History of St. Mary's |
| 25th April |
Alan Pilbeam, Author |
“Significant Changes in the Gloucestershire Countryside” |
| 26th September |
Elaine Davies, English Heritage |
“The Work and Collection of the National Monuments Record” |
| 31st October |
Michael Chappell |
“Wotton Trades in the 1860’s” |
| 28th November |
Michael Sykes |
“Sounds and Looks a Great Idea”
(Home Entertainment format wars) |
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Additional Events |
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| Armistice Sunday |
“Remember and Record” |
Town Hall 11.00 to 2.00 p.m. |
| First Sunday monthly May to October |
Historical Society Town Hall Teas |
Civic Hall |
| Spring and November |
Charities Fair |
Civic Hall |
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Annual displays at the Heritage Centre |
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| March |
Science week |
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| May |
Museum and Galleries Month |
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| July |
Archaeology Week |
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