the historical society
The Bridgnorth and District Historical Society was founded in January 1934 to advance the education of the public in all matters of historical or allied nature, and in particular matters arising in Bridgnorth and within the County of Shropshire.
In 1945, Bridgnorth Borough Council offered the use of Northgate to the Bridgnorth and District Historical Society, on the condition that they set up and maintain a museum for the townspeople of Bridgnorth to which admittance would be free. The museum was first set up as part of the town's Festival of Britain celebrations in 1951, following requests to the people of Bridgnorth for exhibits.
Winter Lecture Programme
During the winter, the Society holds monthly lectures of historical interest. All lectures are held at the Castle Hall, Bridgnorth starting at 7.30 pm:
Monday 17th October 2005
'Charles II: My ancestors part in his restoration'
A talk by Mr Roger Pendrill, Pendrill Family History Society
Monday 21st November 2005
'Basic family history research'
A talk by Mr Michael J Hulme from The Shropshire Family History Society
Monday 19th December 2005
'A Magic Lantern Show'
By Mr H. Richard Rhodes, Chairman, Wolverhampton Civic Society
Followed by Christmas Cheer!!
Monday 16th January 2006
'The Rutter Collection: Photographs of Old Bridgnorth'
(Donated by Mr and Mrs P. Rutter to the Society's Northgate Museum)
Talk by Committee members Gill Waugh Pead, Bryan Miles and supporting cast
Followed by the Annual General Meeting
Monday 20th February 2006
'From Pack Horse to Railway (in and around Shropshire)'
Talk by Dr. Trevor and Mrs Margaret Hill, Local Historians
Monday 20th March 2006
'Fire Marks and Fire Insurance'
(Including Marks from the Society's Northgate Museum)
Talk by Mr Phil Morris, Chairman, Fire Marks Circle and Mrs Janice Morris
Monday 10th April 2006
'Shropshire at War'
Talk by Mr Bob Milner, Historian
Cost:
members of the historical society - no cost
non-members of the society - £1.50
How to join the Historical Society
Membership of the society costs £7 per year, running from January to December. The membership fee entitles free admission to the Society's lectures and the opportunity to take part in regular day trips, at cost price. For more information, please contact our Museum Manager, Ken Perkins on 01746 762830.
Want to get involved in the museum?
Members of the Bridgnorth and District Historical Society, run the Northgate Museum on behalf of the town for both the residents and visitors. If you enjoy meeting people, then why not join others and become a voluntary steward where you service to the local community would be most welcome. You will be given full training and you will have a partner for company. The hours are not too long, either from 11 am to 1.30 pm or from 1.30 to 4 pm on the days of your choice. To find out more about stewarding the museum or to volunteer, please contact our Museum Manager, Ken Perkins on 01746 762830.
