Category: Events - Bartonsham History Group

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.

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

Be sure to have a go at our ‘Bartopedia’ local history knowledge QUIZ.

3/2/2021

Click here to open the pdf file, to see the clues, then send us the answers to the 9 questions by emailing: web@bartonshamhistory.org.uk.
We will extend the deadline to the end of February, maybe you will get to win our cup!
More details on the previous News Blog post.

Bartopedia’s New Year’s light relief Quiz

10/1/2021

This quiz is not a quiz in the usual sense, but rather just requires a bit of historical research
( if you don’t already know the answer) on each subject.
Then by pooling all the answers, with your considerable research expertise, we will all be much the wiser.
Do as many or as few as you like.
QUIZ FILE: Open the pdf file here to see the questions, or download and print off to take with you on your research walk.

The deadline is mid February.
Please email your answers to web@bartonshamhistory.org.uk
Answers will then be collated and results posted on the Bartonsham history Website.
The person who provides the most comprehensive answers gets the Bartonsham Cup,
plus a highly valuable munitions mug!

Friends of Bartonsham Meadows are doing an Online Presentation.

24/12/2020

: On the 21st January Friends of Bartonsham Meadows are doing an online presentation of their grass-roots project in collaboration with Herefordshire Wildlife Trust. You are invited to attend. Find details here on the News page, and book your place at: www.herefordshirewt.org>Events> Hereford City Branch Talk

Herefordshire's Viking Hoard

17/1/2020

Archaeologist Tim Hoverd reveals the contents of the hoard, it’s place in history, and gives us a glimpse into the complex investigations taking place to recover the hoard.

Talk by Tim Hoverd
Tuesday February 4th
7.30 at the Barrels

CHRISTMAS QUIZ RESULTS

9/1/2020

Congratulations to Ian Broom of Park Street and runners-up Sara Stringer from Tupsley, Paul Brinkworth from Park Street and George Hill from Moreton in Marsh. George writes: “I lived at 97 Green Street from 1953 until I joined the police service in 1966 and moved into one of the police houses in Vicarage Road. I was married at Saint James church in 1965. Bartonsham area has great memories for me.”

A BHG mug and trophy to our winner; and a copy of MILK, a short history Herefordshire’s dairies, to all four contestants

Fifty five people took part, find out what the answers were here: Quiz Answers

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Bartonsham History Group CHRISTMAS QUIZ

16/12/2019

Welcome to the Christmas quiz from Bartonsham History Group. Good luck.
You could even win a prize !!! If you get all the answers right.
Quiz will close on boxing day evening

CLICK TO BEGIN

The Jarvis Bequest in Context

26/10/2019

George Jarvis was born in 1704 at Staunton on Wye. In his teens he went on a journey to London, where he married and prospered. In his final years he bequeathed his wealth to the area of his birth.
Come to the talk to learn more of this story.

Talk by Huw Rees
Tuesday November 5th
7.30 at the Barrels

Maps of Rotherwas through the Ages

7/10/2019

Talk by David Lovelace at HARC
11.30-12.30 . Saturday October 12th