Ledbury & District

Local History

MeetingWe normally meet on the 3rd Friday of each month,at 2.15pm (for 2.30pm)
Usual VenueThe hall to the rear of the Baptist Church in Homend, Ledbury
MembersWe welcome new members
Contact Contact Local History Group

Most months we usually have a speaker, with occasional visits to relevant places of interest, such as a walk round some of Ledbury’s historic buildings. Members are contacted in advance by email or telephone, with a reminder of the next meeting.

In May Patricia Wilkin, one of the senior guides at Eastnor Castle, spoke to us about the Castle and the history of the family who had it built. She showed us pictures of the main rooms and her descriptions brought them to life as if we were having a personal tour.

In June a group of us took the bus to Worcester for a guided tour of the Cathedral. We were shown the crypt and the resting places of King John and Henry VIII’s elder brother, Arthur.

In July our member Brian Hudson gave us a talk on the story of Ledbury Preserves at the jam factory in Little Marcle Road, universally known as The Pozzy and told us about some of the leading personalities who ran it and how it finished up as the source of Atora suet.

In September a private tour of Hellens at Much Marcle took place.

Future meetings;

Jan 19 - Memories of members' schooldays, with photos
Feb 16 - Jennifer Harrrison: The Ledbury Archive: a record by the people of Ledbury of the events of March, April and May 2020
Mar 15 - Jennifer Kelly: Ledbury's involvement in the English Civil War
April 19 Derek 'Dood' Pearce: Newent Court and the people who lived there

Although a very large group, there is no limit on the number of members. However in the current circumstances we have a limit of 45 members in the hall so please come in good time.

We look forward to seeing you at the meetings

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