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Wednesday 3rd December 2008
Olveston Parish Historical Society: Portable Antiques
7pm, The Methodist Hall, The Street, Olveston

Kurt Adams and Peter Twin will give a talk on items found with metal detectors during archaeological work carried out in the area.

Visitors are welcome at all events.
www.olvestonparishhistoricalsocie...


Tuesday 9th December 2008
Thornbury Walls and Boundaries
Thornbury Local History and Archaeology Society
7.30pm, St Mary's Church Hall, Thornbury

Thornbury Walls and Boundaries – a talk by Paul Wildgoose
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury_s...


Wednesday 7th January 2009
Olveston Parish Historical Society: The Severn Way
7pm, The Methodist Hall, The Street, Olveston

Brian Bailey is to describe a walk along "The Severn Way", which might inspire some to walk a part of the Way, not only to get some exercise, but also to see for themselves its many interesting historical features.

Visitors are welcome at all events.
www.olvestonparishhistoricalsocie...


Tuesday 13th January 2009
History of Fry’s Chocolate Factory
Thornbury Local History and Archaeology Society
7.30pm, St Mary's Church Hall, Thornbury

A talk by Bryan Haynes
www.mythornbury.co.uk/thornbury_s...




Olveston local history

Avon Local History & Archaeology

Lists groups and events across the Avon region.

www.jonathanalha.pwp.blueyonder.c...

Domesday 1986 Project

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!)

www.domesday1986.com

GENUKI - Olveston

Lots of links to historical resources relevant to Olveston for family history research.

www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/GLS/Olv...

Olveston Parish Historical Society

The Society meets at Olveston Methodist Hall on the first Wednesday of each month from October to April.

www.olvestonparishhistoricalsocie...

South Gloucestershire Mines Research Group
For anyone interested in mining in Gloucestershire. If you would like more information contact the Treasurer Roger Gosling by email or on 01454 883607.
www.sgmrg.co.uk
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Vision of Britain: Olveston
Historical information and statistics about the parish of Olveston from the Vision of Britain project.
vision.edina.ac.uk/place/place_pa...

Bridges: Gym, Swim and Aerobics

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