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October 2022

Mon 17
17 October 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Planning Meeting

Railway Tavern 62 Upper Bar, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

All members are welcome to attend the Planning meeting that was delayed from 19th September due to the Queens Funeral.  It is being held at the Railway Tavern on Upper Bar, which is a change from the original venue.  We commence at 7pm prompt.  Members should have received the agenda and minutes of the previous meeting in an email.  If you have not received these, please contact Sandra Crabb through info@newporthistorysociety.org

Tue 25
25 October 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The History of the Coracle

Cosy Hall 6 Water Ln,, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

Talk: The History of the Coracle and the Work of the Coracle Trust by Marion Blockley, Project Manager of the Ironbridge Coracle Trust. Ironbridge coracles have been made in the gorge long before the Iron Bridge was built.  The first description of a coracle in use on the Severn dates from 1586 in Camden's Britannia.  Coracles may have been one of the earliest forms of water transport and have been made all over the world.  Please come along and listen to this key element of the history of water transport in this region.

£2 – £4

November 2022

Tue 22
22 November 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Bah! Humbug! Charles Dickens and our Christmas Traditions

Cosy Hall 6 Water Ln,, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

Talk:  Bah! Humbug! Charles Dickens and our Christmas Traditions by Dean Nixon and Norma Shaw. Dean and Norma get us into the Christmas spirit and involved in their humorous look at Christmas.

£2 – £4

December 2022

Mon 12
12 December 2022 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Fiendish Christmas Quiz

Railway Tavern 62 Upper Bar, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

Please note this is a new date (Monday) to avoid a clash with World Cup Semi-finals! Members and friends of the Society are welcome to have a festive drink and nibble while trying to solve the World's most difficult history questions about Newport and its surrounds. It is the traditional way to celebrate our year whilst John Ravenscroft devises questions to mess with your mind and test your knowledge of local and world history. This year we are meeting in the Railway Tavern from 7pm but feel free to start early!  Please bring small items of food/nibbles for a small buffet. We look forward to seeing you to celebrate with us

January 2023

Tue 24
January 24 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Ashes under Uricon

Cosy Hall 6 Water Ln,, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

Talk:  Ashes under Uricon: A cultural and literary history of Wroxeter.  Presented by Dr Roger White, Archaeologist and Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries

£2 – £4

February 2023

Tue 28
February 28 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Archaeology of Shropshire

Cosy Hall 6 Water Ln,, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

Talk:  Discovery and recording the archaeology of Shropshire: old methods and modern.  Presented by Giles Carey, Archaeologist

£2 – £4

March 2023

Tue 28
March 28 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Doug Keddie and St Nicholas Boys Club

Cosy Hall 6 Water Ln,, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

Talk:  Doug Keddie and St Nicholas Boys Club.  Presented by Linda Fletcher, Chairperson of Newport and District History Society

£2 – £4

April 2023

Tue 4
April 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Planning Meeting

Railway Tavern 62 Upper Bar, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

This is the first planning meeting of the year and will be in the final build-up to our 40th Anniversary celebrations in the Guildhall on 20th May.  This means it will be a a very busy meeting and will need maximum attendance to ensure Linda can rope everyone into helping.  

Tue 25
April 25 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Shropshire Oddities

Cosy Hall 6 Water Ln,, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

Talk:  Shropshire Oddities.  Presented by Dorothy Nicolle, Blue Badge Tourist Guide

£2 – £4

May 2023

Sat 20
May 20 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

40th Anniversary Celebrations

Newport Guildhall 1 High Street, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

This year is the 40th anniversary of the Newport and District History Society.  Come along to the Guild Hall in the High Street on Saturday 20 May to celebrate with us and see memorabilia of the work that has been carried out to safeguard our history and fond memories.  The display will be sign-posted from the High Street and members of the Society will be there to welcome you and immerse you in the display.  We look forward to seeing you to share our big day!  

Tue 23
May 23 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

The History of English Folk Music

Cosy Hall 6 Water Ln,, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

Talk:  The History of English Folk Music:  with live music.  Presented by Bill Durose, musician

£2 – £4
Tue 30
May 30 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Planning Meeting

St Mary's Longford Road, Newport, Shropshire, United Kingdom

This planning meeting is the run-up to the Carnival preparations and looking into the program for next year.  Due to the good weather, this meeting will be held in the garden at St Mary's Longford Road.

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