Wotton-under-Edge Historical Society
Museum & Heritage Centre
The Historical Society
If you are interested in local or family history and want to meet others with similar interests, The Historical Society and Heritage Centre is the organisation to join. By becoming a member you will also be able to attend our lectures as well as participate in the many social events, excursions and other activities we sponsor throughout the year. In addition you will receive our annual journal and newsletters.
Please visit the Society page to find out more.
Upcoming Lectures
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Adam Dolling-The Battle of Nibley Green
28/10/2022
The Battle of Nibley Green was fought in the spring of 1470 between the Berkeley and Lisle families, who had fallen out over land inheritance and went to war over it. This was the last battle to be fought in England between the private armies of magnates.
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The story of Undercover RAF Saul
18/11/2022
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The Berkeley Vale Railway
16/12/2022
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Read More...So What's Special About Wortley?
Dr. David Wilson of Keele University, Director of Excavations at Wortley from 1983 to 1996, gives an overview of the finding at this Roman site.
Read More...Tyndale and Venn
Hugh Phillips takes a fairly light-hearted look at their place in History.
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Events
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