The Sodbury and District Historical Society
| The Sodbury and District Historical Society was formed in 1976
with the objective of increasing the awareness of the heritage of
the area and, to foster an interest in a wide range of local
history. Monthly lecture meetings are held on the second Friday of each month between September and May and, during the summer months, outside visits to areas of interest are organized. Occasional exhibitions are arranged in support of specific events using data from the Society archives and from members own artefacts. Whilst the Society does not undertake major research projects, a number of members are active on their own research activities. The Society is one of the larger local history groups in the area with a membership of approximately 170. This number is restricted owing to the size of available meeting rooms, and the Society has a waiting list to join. |
The Society is able to offer guided walks in the area and can
provide illustrated talks on various aspects of the history of
Chipping Sodbury and the neighbouring town of Yate. For further information, to join the society, or to make arrangements for guided walks around the medieval town or the locality, or talks/ slide shows, contact: The Secretary, Ken Dyer 01454 314674 or The Chairman, Jim Elsworth 01454 318831 
Group outing to Waddesdon Manor There is a short history of the Sodburys, as provided by a member of the society in the Heritage section of this web site. |
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| SODBURY AND DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY PROGRAMME FOR
2008 Date Subject Speaker Friday, 11 January Stage and mail coach travel, Bristol and Bath Mr R Gallop Friday, 8 February The fascination of Victorian photographs Mrs J Routley Friday, 14 March History of churches and chapels Mr A Isaac Friday, 11 April History of Dyrham Park Mr J Lench Friday, 9 May Stones and streets of Bath Mr D Evans Friday 12 September AGM and speaker tbd Friday 10 October tbd tbd Friday 14 November tbd tbd Friday 19th December Christmas Social evening (Town Hall) —————— OUTSIDE VISITS 2008 Friday, 16 May Evening tour of Clifton by David Brace Friday, 13 June Evening tour of Olveston by B Brown ANNUAL OUTING Saturday, 12 July Morning visit to Stratford-upon-Avon Afternoon visit to Baddesley Clinton – National Trust house, approximately 5 miles west of Kenilworth, Warwickshire Please note that all indoor meetings start at 7.30 pm at the Masonic Hall, Chipping Sodbury. |
