Clent History Society

History All Around Us – A talk by Paul Timmins

By pam, on October 7th, 2019

History is all around us just waiting for us to open our eyes and see it. Most of us need a little help in knowing just where to look and a few clues as to what exactly we are looking at. This is where a bit of expert and enthusiastic help is handy. When . . . → Read More: History All Around Us – A talk by Paul Timmins

Trip Report – June 2019 – Shelsley Walsh Water Mill

By margaret, on July 8th, 2019

A fascinating tour of Shelsley Walsh Water Mill in the enchanting Teme Valley . . . → Read More: Trip Report – June 2019 – Shelsley Walsh Water Mill

Programme 2019

By pam, on February 13th, 2019

March 21st, May 16th, Sept 19th, Oct 17th – Postcards, Black Country Budgle, The Shenstones and Clent all on the agenda for this year. . . . → Read More: Programme 2019

Pubs of Clent

By pam, on February 1st, 2019

A long-read article on the history of Clents many Pubs, past and present. . . . → Read More: Pubs of Clent

Clent Pub Quiz 2019

By pam, on January 26th, 2019

How well do you know your pubs of Clent? . . . → Read More: Clent Pub Quiz 2019

Trip to Shrewsbury and Stokesay Court – Aug 1st 2018- by Margaret Hathaway

By margaret, on January 26th, 2019

Combining forces once again, Clent and Belbroughton History Societies enjoyed a good day out on Wednesday 1st August. We were blessed with delightful summer weather, not as hot as some recent days, sunny with a light breeze- perfect for exploring and sight-seeing weather. We spent the morning in Shrewsbury. The gardens were spectacular in . . . → Read More: Trip to Shrewsbury and Stokesay Court – Aug 1st 2018- by Margaret Hathaway

Trip Report – June2018 – Hartlebury Castle

By margaret, on September 15th, 2018

Our friends and near neighbours in the Belbroughton History Society arranged our first trip this year and some of us were very pleased to join them on a visit to Hartlebury Castle on Sunday 17th June. The castle was originally a fortified manor of the mid 13th Century built on manorial lands given to . . . → Read More: Trip Report – June2018 – Hartlebury Castle

Programme 2018

By pam, on February 13th, 2018

March 15 – Harry Vincent and the Blue Bird Factory. Julian Hunt May 17 – Black Country Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths. David Cox September 20 – Herbert Austin and Longbridge. Max Hunt. October 18 – Scythes and Bladed Tools in Belbroughton. (Including historic film of Nash’s, prior to closure.) Sarah Bradley Meetings take place in . . . → Read More: Programme 2018

Photos from Walcott Hall

By paul, on August 31st, 2017

Trip Report – Ludlow (Aug 2107)

By margaret, on August 31st, 2017

Town tour of Ludlow and guided tour of St Laurence’s Church August 24 2017 Members of Clent History Society were pleased to be able to join friends from Belbroughton History Society on the trip which they has organised to our local treasure of Ludlow. We were blessed with a day of fair weather which enabled us . . . → Read More: Trip Report – Ludlow (Aug 2107)