The Bromsgrove Society - Pride, Preservation, Progress
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Housman Statue, Bromsgrove High Street
High Street, southern end, c.1855
High Street, c.1905
High Street, 1930s
High Street, mid-1950s
Bromsgrove School
Bromsgrove Guild Plaque on the Gates of Buckingham Palace
New Offices, Buntsford Business Park
St John's Church
Ordnance Survey, 19th Century
Welcome to the Bromsgrove Society
The Bromsgrove Society exists to preserve the history and promote the sustainable development of the town of Bromsgrove in north Worcestershire.
Read more about Our Work and How to Join
Latest Newsletter & AGM
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The Bromsgrove Society Newsletter |
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In the September 2019 issue:
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| Click to see reports and minutes from the AGM held in July 2019. |
Bromsgrove Lecture A Great Success
Bromsgrove Society Chairman Pat Tansell gave the 33rd Bromsgrove Lecture on Tuesday 16th April to a full house in Routh Hall Bromsgrove School.
The topic of the talk was "Bromsgrove on the Eve of War; Our Town and District in 1939". The superbly researched and referenced talk delighted the audience with information about setting up Air Raid Shelters and systems, the practice for dealing with bomb damage and associated casualties and gave a real insight into life in Bromsgrove as the war broke out.
This wonderful illustration of the evening was created by Laura Brodrick from www.thinkbigpicture.co.uk in the audience on the night. Thank you Laura, you've really captured the talk so well.
Read more...Bromsgrove's Historic Civil Defence Facility to be recorded thanks to Bromsgrove Society intervention
The Bromsgrove Society alerted Bromsgrove District Council's planning officers and committee of the existence of the former Civil Defence Centre housed under the County Buildings complex just in time, before approval to demolish was given. [Planning Application 18/01209/FUL]
In the planning meeting on Monday 29th April approval was given for the demolition of the Old Library, Fire Station and County buildings on the corner of Windsor Street and Stratford Road, Bromsgrove to allow for the construction of 67 apartments for people in need of care. Bromsgrove Society Chairman Pat Tansell notified the planning team about the facility which she first became aware of when she started work at the Library in 1981.
Read more...Bromsgrove Rousler 2018
The latest edition of the Bromsgrove Rousler, the popular local history magazine, is now available. The 2018 edition – number 33 in the series – is packed with interesting articles that open up new perspectives on Bromsgrove’s history. Topics in this year’s Rousler include:
- The Park Gate Inn: A Short History
- Piper's Hill, Dodderhill Common, Hanbury Woods
- Jean Davidson: A Life of Service
- William Chance: A Brutal Wife Abuser
- ‘Goldengrove’: A Poet’s Vision of His Local Roots (Part 2)
- The Nick Hedges Collection
- Book Reviews
As well as being sold through local outlets, the Rousler is again available as a paid download through this website. Back issues are also available to download.
An index to all editions of the Rousler back to 1986 is available as a free download.
Society remembers First World War
Bromsgrove Society Chair Pat Tansell was among those invited to lay a wreath at Bromsgrove's war memorial as part of the Armistice Centenary commemorations. She is pictured (centre) with Jo Slade (left, Vice Chair, laying a wreath on behave of the Bromsgrove Court Leet) and Isobel Jarrett (right, President). Click 'Read More' for further pictures from the day.
Read more...Upcoming Events
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15.October.2019
The Bluebird Toffee Factory at Hunn... -
19.November.2019
Lest We Forget: Worcestershire War ... -
03.December.2019
Titanic: The Midlands Connection -
21.January.2020
The Life of Dennis Norton and his C...
Buy Books Online
A variety of books about Bromsgrove and the surrounding area is now available to purchase via our online bookstall.
We accept payment by credit/debit card or Paypal, using the Paypal gateway, or you can also pay by cheque.
You can browse the Bromsgrove Bookstall here.
Online Payments
With postage costs continually increasing, we are keen to encourage more people to pay their subscriptions by either setting up a standing order with their bank or using Paypal on this website.
You can renew online and check the current subscription rates on our Membership Page.
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