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 Wotton-under-Edge Historical Society at the Heritage Centre is the organisation for you to join.
By becoming a member, you will be able to attend our eight monthly lectures free of charge and you will receive our newsletters four times a year.
Please visit the Society page to find out more.
Upcoming Lectures
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Piracy and war in the Bristol Channel
31/01/2025
Piracy and war in the Bristol Channel 1400-1700 (Ripping Yarns) by Philip Ashford on Friday 31st January 7.30 at the Chipping Clubroom in the Chipping Car Park
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The Arts and Crafts Movement
28/02/2025
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Sophie Gaudier-Brzeska Centenary
28/03/2025
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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.
Read More...
Events
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Sophie Gaudier-Brzeska
28/03/2025 - 30/03/2025
Sophie Gaudier-Brzeska Centenary Celebration 28th to 30th March 2025 located in the Wotton Civic Centre
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Annual General Meeting & Talk
23/05/2025
AGM to be held at the Chipping Clubroom followed with a talk by Mark Wolfrey on the Tolsey Jubilee Clock Restoration. This to be held on Friday 23rd May at 7.30pm in the Chipping Clubroom, the Chipping, Wotton-under-Edge