The Bromsgrove Society exists to preserve the history and promote the sustainable development of the town of Bromsgrove in north Worcestershire.
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The Bromsgrove Society’s Annual General Meeting will be held at Avoncroft Museum on Wednesday 2nd July 2025 at 7.30pm.
In addition to the usual business of the AGM, the meeting will be asked to approve minor changes to the Society’s Constitution. The Constitution was first issued on our formation in 1980 and has not been updated since 1986.
The Committee considers that all of the changes are of a minor nature. They are intended to reflect the evolution in working practices over the last 40 years, as well as the changed circumstances of voluntary societies such as ours, for example declining membership.
In summary, the main changes are:
Further details will be given at the AGM.
The June 2025 edition of the Society's newsletter has been delayed due to circumstances beyond our control. The newsletter will be going to press shortly and will be distributed as soon as available.
When published, this edition will also be available to read online. Taking the online version often means that you receive the latest edition sooner and saves us money as well. To opt out of hardcopy and request the e-newsletter instead, contact the Membership Secretary, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Back issues of the journal are available to read in our Newsletter Archive.
This year's Bromsgrove Summer School will be held on 8th-10th July. It offers three courses over the three days, celebrating the rich agricultural, industrial, architectural and cultural history of Bromsgrove and district.
This year's topics are:
The fee for each course is £55 or £50 for members of the Bromsgrove Society. The cost for attending across all three days will be £150 or £135 respectively. To access the booking form or book online, click 'Read More' below.
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The March 2025 issue of the Society's newsletter is now available, containing details of:
Click the links to download the March Newsletter (PDF format). |
Payment can now be made by PayPal |
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A variety of books about Bromsgrove and the surrounding area are available to purchase via our online bookstall (links to external site).
We accept payment by credit/debit card, using the SumUp gateway, or you can also pay by cheque.
Recent arrivals are: The Vernons of Hanbury, by Andrew Harris; and A History of the Bromsgrove Concerts.
The Bromsgrove Society's new book Bromsgrove: The Story of a Market Town is written by well-known local historians and Bromsgrove Society members Jenny Townshend and Julian Hunt, and chronicles the history of Bromsgrove over the last one thousand years. Based on extensive original research, the authors present an exhaustive account of the town’s development, from a medieval settlement to a prosperous market town and industrial centre whose influence extended across the whole of North Worcestershire.
The book is priced £25 plus p&p and is available from our bookstall.
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