The Society
The Weobley & District Local History Society was established in 1972 by a group of villagers who were interested in the history of the village of Weobley.
One of the first things they did was to acquire some local carvings and panelling from Millington House, a 16c building pulled down in c1840, situated where the bus shelter now stands
Since that date the museum and it's contents have continued to expand, until in the late 1970's permission was given by the Council to use the room at the Old Magistrates Court as a museum.
The museum was opened in October 1980 by Sir John Cotterell, a second adjoining room was opened in 1993.
Areas of Interest
Although it's main interests are directed towards the history of the ancient
borough of Weobley and the neighbouring villages, the Society often explores
other aspects of our social history.
Lectures
During winter and spring, monthly meetings are held at The Hopelands, the
village hall, on local and general historical matters.
Publications
Members receive a periodical newsletter. Our principal publications being the
Weobley Village History Trail and the book 'I Remember', recollections of villagers
from the 1960's and 1970's.
Research
The Society promotes research in the history and archaeology of Weobley and
districts.
Herefordshire Local History Day School
The Society participates in this annual event, encouraging those interested in
the local history of the county, to meet, share interets and examine historical
themes in depth, with exhibits produced by members and other societies.
The Museum and Research Room
The Society maintains the Weobley Museum and Research Room in the old Magistrates
Court in Back Lane, which it shares with the Library
Collections
The main museum collections are displayed as:
Archaeological Finds
Paintings, prints and photographs
Costumes and agricultural and domestic implements
Models of timber framed buildings
Reference Material
Archives and manuscripts
Maps and plans
Microfiche census records
Subject and Name Index
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President |
Mr J. Tonkin |
Chy an Whyloryon, Wigmore, Herefordshire. |
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Chairman |
Mr B. Redwood |
49, Bearcroft, Weobley, Herefordshire |
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Secretary |
Mr B. Holley |
Little Orchard, Hereford Road, Weobley HR4 8SW |
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Treasurer |
Mr J. Trevitt |
Rose Cottage, Church Road, Weobley, Herefordshire. HR4 8SD |
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Curator |
Mr Robert Williams |
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Field Secretary |
Mr J. Plummer |
Rose Cottage, Woonton, Hereford. HR3 6QW |
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