Bartonsham History Group - News

The Scratch of the Hop - Talk by Marsha o'Mahony

16/1/2022

Tuesday 1st february 7.30pm. The Barrels, St Owen Street

Marsha will be talking about her book which traces the story of hop-farming in Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire, through local archives, interviews and a wealth of unseen photographs. From the early days of hand-picking through mechanisation to modern varieties, farming methods and the boom in craft-brewing.

Sharing some of the stories, traditions, culture and magic of hops.

BOOKS ON SALE AT THE EVENT

Post-Christmas History Walk

15/12/2021

Tuesday 28th December 10.30 at the Moot Point (Scouts Corner)

Need to get out for a walk after the festivities?

Join us for an informed stroll around the area, locating the homes of some of Herefords historic characters and visiting some historic sites.

Walk starts at the Moot Point at Scouts Corner (where Eign road and Park street meet)

Weather permitting...check our facebook site, for any updates closer to the day

St Owen Gate Interpretation Board is installed

31/10/2021

The interpretation board is now installed on the wall, at the Junction of St. Owen St, Mill St, Bath St.
& Ledbury Road. Courtesy of Mr Chris Ogleby of Ogleby's Quality Family Butcher.

Mr Ogleby joined some the history group to mark the occasion

Take a look at the board on our home page

Walenty Pytel, a film by Jason Hodges covering the Life, Art & Sculpture of the Polish born artist whose work is known in Hereford.

21/10/2021

Tuesday 2nd November 7.30 at the Barrels

Jason will be present to introduce the film and answer any questions afterwards.
The Book will also be on display.

Talk by Clare Wichbold, author of the Stories from the Herefordshire Suffrage Campaign.

22/9/2021

Tuesday 5 October 7.30pm at the Barrels

Come and view two short home movies: Hereford in 1968 Tuesday 7th Sept from 7.30

31/8/2021

Come and join us at the Scout Hut to watch two short films of Hereford in the 60s.
Also browse our picture boards and books for sale, and find out what we have been up to in lockdown.

Although Government restrictions have been lifted, we want to keep everyone as safe as possible. So please wear a mask if you choose, and follow social distancing advice.
The venue will be well ventilated. Wipes and hand sanitiser will be available.

Bartonsham Row Ditch- An Historical Mystery

28/5/2021

The Bartonsham Row Ditch Community Archaeology Project has produced a booklet documenting its activities & it is available to purchase at £3.00 (£3.50 inc UK postage)
by contacting:
rowditch@bartonshamhistory.org.uk.

Payment by either bank transfer, cheque
or cash, please email for details.

POP UP History group

23/5/2021

Bank Holiday Monday 3 till 5pm
Come and meet your local history group. Share your memories or bring along any interesting finds.
Local history books and munition mugs are for sale. Browse the books and meet the local authors.
Find out more about the local Row Ditch project. Providing the weather is OK, we will be meeting at the 'Moot' or meeting point by the Scouts hut, come by, and find out just what a Moot Point is!

If you missed it, watch our recording:

26/2/2021

A virtual walk around the Bartonsham Meadows: swim in the Bassom, learn the latest Meadows news and discover some hidden histories from fishing and milling to planes and trains.

Click here to visit: https://youtu.be/uKXFMmHyCyw

Online Talk: 'From Bridge to Bridge’ Tuesday February 23rd 7.30pm

15/2/2021

Join us online for a Virtual Walk around the meadows, from Victoria Bridge to the Canary Bridge.
To join us please email web@bartonshamhistory.org.uk to register
See details below click to enlarge