Clent Clarion out now: My Early Life in Clent – Derek Hookway

Derek Hookway on a Horse

Clent Clarion no.23 is now available. Derek Hookway recalls his Early Life in Clent (1934 – 1955) . . . → Read More: Clent Clarion out now: My Early Life in Clent – Derek Hookway

Events and Meetings 2012

Add the following dates to your diary if you wish to attend any of our meetings or events.

Currently we have the following meetings scheduled:

Thursday 22March – ‘Tilton: Francis Brett Young’s Quinton’ (Michael Hall)

Thursday 17  May – ‘The Working Life of  a Worcester Potter.’ (Dr Malcolm Nixon)

Thursday 27 Sept – ‘Worcestershire . . . → Read More: Events and Meetings 2012

News of 2012 Events

Our newsletter, highlighting meetings and trips, has already been posted out to members. Joining the society entitles members to advance notice of all our events and also the chance to book up early for our very popular trips .

We open this year’s programme with a talk , on Thursday 22 March – Tilton: . . . → Read More: News of 2012 Events

27th October – The Birmingham Back-to-Backs

Poster

Thursday 27th October 8pm Clent Parish Hall, Church Avenue A talk by Derek Clarke of the National Trust

Some of us remember the old ‘back to back’ houses, built literally back-to-back around a communal courtyard. Constructed from the 1840s onwards to house the growing population of workers in Birmingham and the Black Country, many . . . → Read More: 27th October – The Birmingham Back-to-Backs

Fire on the Hills (8th August 1869)

John Partington’s selected archive piece; “On Sunday last, between twelve and one o’clock these beautiful and extensive range of hills was discovered to be again on fire, on that side next to the “Bogs” and, with a strong South wind blowing, flames soon spread up the hill and made a rapid progress towards The Grove and Hagley Park.” . . . → Read More: Fire on the Hills (8th August 1869)

Clent History Society contributes to National Archives project

Comittee member, Margaret Hathaway, is recognised for her contribution to the work with the National Archives, Kew. Margaret was part of a team of volunteers from all around the UK who have made 126,000 pages of 1834 Poor Law records easily accessible. . . . → Read More: Clent History Society contributes to National Archives project

Appearing soon- ‘From the Archives’

John Partington’s ‘From The Archives’ articles to be made available online. . . . → Read More: Appearing soon- ‘From the Archives’

CHS at Hagley Hall on May Bank Holiday Monday

Look out for the Clent History Society stall at Hagley Hall on May Bank Holiday Monday (30th May).

This will be our second appearance at a Hagley Hall Fair arranged in aid of St John’s Church, Hagley, which stands within the Hall grounds. The last event was a very enjoyable day with vintage cars, . . . → Read More: CHS at Hagley Hall on May Bank Holiday Monday

26th May – Severn Trows and Wich Barges of the Salt Trade – Dr Malcolm Nixon

On Thursday 26 May we are fortunate to have Dr Malcolm Nixon as our speaker at Clent History society. He will be speaking about the Severn Trows, cargo boats unique to the Rivers Severn and Wye, and Wich barges, rather similar boats, used to transport salt from Droitwich to the River Severn.

Trows were . . . → Read More: 26th May – Severn Trows and Wich Barges of the Salt Trade – Dr Malcolm Nixon

Trip Report – Chavenage House (June 2010)

A review of last years trip to Chavenage . . . → Read More: Trip Report – Chavenage House (June 2010)