…is a friendly and informal group that promotes interest in local heritage including the area’s crafts and traditions and its natural and physical environment.
The village of Garway and its surrounding area have a long and fascinating history. Worked flints from the Stone Age have been found, and an Iron Age enclosure was recently excavated on Garway Hill. Monasticism reached Garway in the 6th century and St Michael’s Church dates from the 12th century, one of the few remaining Templar churches.
Join us for:-
* Monthly meetings September – April with illustrated talks
* Led walks in the area
* Tours of places often not open to the public
* Involvement in planning future events and projects
Talks for the 2021-22 season
2021
21st September – – Heather Hurley & Rosanna Scudamore Watts:
‘Kentchurch Court and the Scudamores’. Archives, portraits, letters & journals are explored to take a new look at the family’s history from 1790 to the great flood of 1959.
19th October – Malcolm Watkins: ‘Boil a Mouse in Urine the care of infants in Tudor times’.
Consideration of the Tudor and Stuarts’ approach to birth and child care will provoke shock, horror, laughter and discussion.
16th November
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21st December
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18th January
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15th February
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15th March
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19th March
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ARCHIVE – Talks for the 2019-20 season
2019
17th September – David Whitehead: ‘The Black Death in Herefordshire’
The late 14th century saw nearly half Herefordshire’s population dead from the plague. Intriguing archaeological and historical evidence reveals the impact on the county’s social structure.
15th October – Tim Hoverd: ‘The Iron Age in Herefordshire’
Why and when were Herefordshire’s hill forts developed? Why did they fall into disuse leaving only post holes and pottery fragments? Myths and legends considered and challenged.
19th November – Peter Ford: ‘Herbert Armstrong: Murder or Miscarriage?’
In 1921, Armstrong became the only solicitor ever to be hanged for murder in the UK. Whether he was guilty or not, the story behind his wife’s death will be closely examined.
17th December – Don Balkwill: ‘Forgotten Gadgets’
Guess the use and identity of yesterday’s tools and appliances. Don will bring some examples; bring your own too. Followed by GHG’s Annual Bring and Share Christmas Party.
2020
21st January – Tony Usher: ‘From Roman Roads to Railways: Connecting People in Herefordshire
Transport networks shaped the fortunes of Herefordshire. From Roman roads, medieval trackways, river navigations, turnpikes, canals and tramways to Victorian steam engines.
CANCELLED due to poor weather 18th February – Dr Ann Benson: ‘Raglan Castle: a Renaissance Palace of National Importance’
More palace than castle, knot gardens, bowling green terraces, lake, moat and water parterre are digitally recreated in this beautifully illustrated talk.
17th March – Heather Hurley & Rosanna Scudamore Watts: ‘Kentchurch Court and the Scudamores
Archives, portraits, letters and journals are explored to take a new look at the family’s history between 1790 and the great flood of 1959.
21st April – Malcolm Watson: ‘Boil a mouse in urine – the care of infants in Tudor times’
A consideration of the Tudor and Stuarts’ approach to birth and child care that will provoke shock, horror, laughter and discussion. This illustrated talk will follow a very short AGM.
Meetings take place on the third Tuesday of each month between September and April
7.30pm in Garway Community Centre
Free to members; visitors £5 including refreshments following the meeting
For more information visit www.garwayheritagegroup.co.uk or contact Liz Lloyd on 01981580002 or email liz@fouracretrust.org.uk