Our ‘In Our Age’ Facebook
We like this! Out now, the culmination of more than 40 years of collecting rare and early photographs of the area. £16.99 in local bookshops and published by Logaston, which has published several Herefordshire Lore titles.
Our Christmas issue is winging its way to our loyal subscribers. A big thank you for your support! You’ve kep us afloat for another year of great stories, photos and memories. ![]()
The rest of us can pick up a free copy at their local library, Hereford Town Hall Tourist Office, All Saints Hereford, and various other places county-wide from next week.
Up and coming events around the county.![]()
Hereford Civic Society
The History of the Courtyard
Clare Wichbold marks the 25th anniversary of Hereford’s cultural centre with this account.
Thursday 19 October at the Kindle Centre (meeting room Q) by Hereford ASDA, HR2 7JE
At 7pm there will be a buffet of sandwiches, nibbles and cake to celebrate the Civic Society. ![]()
Linton and District History Society
“The most dissolute man in London”: The 1st Duke of Devonshire and the Building of Chatsworth
A talk by Gillian White.
Wednesday 1 November, 7 for 7.30pm at Linton Village Hall
Cost £5
Pilgrims and Pilgrimage in Gloucestershire
A talk by John Putley
Wednesday 6 December, 7 for 7.30pm at Linton Village Hall, with light seasonal refreshments
Cost £5
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HARC
Map and Book Sale
A chance to find a unique Christmas gift – sale of surplus original Ordnance Survey maps, 1887-1925 (limited availability for Hereford)
We will also be selling:
· A range of ex-stock books on local and general history
· Gift ideas and stocking fillers, including fridge magnets and research aids
· Historic jigsaw puzzles
Saturday 4 November, 1pm – 4pm at HARC
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Also at HARC.
Discovering the History of your House
Every home has a story to tell. Find out how to unlock yours in this introduction to house history. You’ll then have an opportunity to test the theory in a hands-on taster session with our expert guides.
Monday 13 November, 10am – 12.30pm
Cost £10. Please book at Archives@Herefordshire.gov.uk
HARC again:
Factory Fashion: The Ross Gazette Munitions Uniform
An exhibition by Rotherwas Together focuses on one pattern for a munitions overall as published in the Ross Gazette in January 1917, looking both at the detail of its construction and the wider concepts of emerging ideas of health and safety.
Saturday 14 October 2023 – Friday 1 March 2024
Hereford History Day - we were a victim of our own success: it was really difficult to hear our key speaker, Nick Barratt.
So: shall we ask him back next year?