7.30pm, St Mary's Church Hall, Thornbury
The Berkeleys and Berkeley Castle, Speaker: Anton Bantock
Non-members – or indeed, new members – are always most welcome. A charge of £2.50 is made to non-members. Further information is available below.
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury_s...
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9th-12th September
Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to properties that are usually closed to the public or normally charge for admission. Every year on four days in September, buildings of every age, style and function throw open their doors, ranging from castles to factories, town halls to tithe barns, parish churches to Buddhist temples. It is a once-a-year chance to discover hidden architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities which bring to life local history and culture.
www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Lists groups and events across the Avon region.
The BBC Domesday Project created a snapshot of Britain in 1986. Originally published on laserdisc, which rapidly fell into obsolescence, the project is now available on-line.
Includes maps, photos and essays on local life.
When you visit the site, click on the round logo at the bottom to start (it's not obvious!)
Lots of links to historical resources relevant to Olveston for family history research.
The Society meets at Olveston Methodist Hall on the first Wednesday of each month from October to April.
SGMRG is a voluntary organisation that relies on grants and donations from local people. Our membership is made up of archaeologists, surveyors, historians, engineers, cavers and those simply interested in finding more about what lies under their feet.
We have regular meetings, walks and talks including the opportunity to get involved in exploration, archaeology and resotoration work. If you would like more information contact the Treasurer Roger Gosling by email or on 01454 883607.
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