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The Bridgnorth and District Historical Society
The Historical Society
The Bridgnorth and District Historical Society was founded in January 1934 to advance the education of the public in all matters of historical or allied nature, and in particular matters arising in Bridgnorth and within the County of Shropshire.
In 1945, Bridgnorth Borough Council offered the use of Northgate to the Bridgnorth and District Historical Society, on the condition that they set up and maintain a museum for the townspeople of Bridgnorth to which admittance would be free. The museum was first set up as part of the town's Festival of Britain celebrations in 1951, following requests to the people of Bridgnorth for exhibits.
WINTER LECTURE PROGRAMME October 2008 – April 2009
During the winter, the Society holds monthly lectures of historical interest.
Meetings are held at the Castle Hall, West Castle Street, Bridgnorth, commencing 7.30pm
Monday 20th October 2008
'Doctors in 19th Century Shropshire.'
Talk by Dr. Richard Moore.
Monday 17th November 2008
'The Mary Rose 1509-1545.
Talk by Mr Bill Moore. Presenter and Interpreter for the Mary Rose Trust.
Monday 15th December 2008
‘Those Radio Times'. A chuckle from Marconi to Mrs Dale's Diary.
Talk by Mr John Sparry.
FOLLOWED BY CHRISTMAS CHEER! ! ! !
Monday 19th January 2009
‘The Battle of Shrewsbury 1403.
Talk by Mrs Dorothy Nicolle
Monday 16th February 2009
'The Lost Navigations of Shropshire'.
Talk by Mr Peter Brown
This talk will be followed by the Annual General Meeting of the BDH Society. Attended by members only.
Monday 16th March 2009
'How Well Do You Know Bridgnorth? The Foxall Collection.
Talk by the Rev. Frank Foxall.
Monday 20th April 2009
'Bridgnorth's Civil War'.
Talk by Alan Webb. Presedent of BDHS.
VISITORS ARE WELCOME.
There is an entry fee of £1.50 per person for non members.
IT IS A REQUIREMENT OF THE SOCIETY THAT ALL MEMBERS AND VISITORS ATTENDING LECTURES SIGN THE REGISTER.
Cost:
members of the historical society - no cost
non-members of the society - £1.50
How to join the Historical Society
Membership of the society costs £7 per year, running from January to December. The membership fee entitles free admission to the Society's lectures and the opportunity to take part in regular day trips, at cost price. For more information, please contact our Museum Manager, Ken Perkins on 01746 762830.