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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How Council houses came about.
24/02/2023
Helen Roberts will enlighten us into the history of council houses in both the UK and locally.
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Gloucestershire's Atlantic Slave Trade
31/03/2023
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Lives of Rolls and Royce
28/04/2023
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Wotton Heritage Centre has a facebook page so you can have rolling updates on the activities of the Historical Society, Museum and Heritage Centre.
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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.
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