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
Bromsgrove Society Membership Survey
In 2020, the Bromsgrove Society will celebrate its 40th anniversary. As we prepare to mark this milestone and make plans for the future, the Bromsgrove Society Executive Committee would like to hear the views of its members. We would like to know about your experiences of the Society and your suggestions about how we can develop and grow. We want to ensure we are relevant and playing an active part in our local community.
It would be greatly appreciated if you and any other member(s) within your household could complete the survey online by 15th February.
You can access the survey here (takes you to the SurveyMonkey website)
If you'd prefer not to complete the survey online, please download and return a paper copy which is available here.
Local History Meeting, 15 January
Shakespeare and Me
Speaker: Jennifer Rigler. Jennifer is a highly gifted actress and talented entertainer who will bring local playwright William Shakespeare alive with her light-hearted presentation of some of his works. We are assured of a rewarding and entertaining evening!
All meetings are held at the Methodist Centre, Stratford Road, Bromsgrove and commence at 7.45 p.m. Free parking at the Methodist Centre.
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...The Story of Finstall
The latest book by local author, and Bromsgrove Society member, Jennie McGregor-Smith tells the story of Finstall, from the Civil War through to the 1940s.
At first sight nothing much has happened in Finstall, but look further and there are stories to tell. In the 1640s there was a surprising connection with the Civil War. Early in the eighteenth century there was the Ellins family of Rigby Hall. Later, more and more wealthy men from the industrial Midlands came here to create their estates, particularly the Albrights and the Brettells. Women, too, had a tremendous effect on the neighbourhood, notably Miss Catherine Albright and her niece Miss Jocelyn.
Read more...Upcoming Events
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19.February.2019
Charles II: My Ancestors' Part in h... -
19.March.2019
Living the Poor Life: In and Out of... -
30.April.2019
From Hartlebury to Heaven: The stor...
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