We have an exciting programme of talks, events, courses and specialist group meetings – watch this space for updates.
Talks are held at the Conquest theatre in Bromyard unless otherwise specified – everyone is welcome; members free, guests £6.00. It would be helpful if you can pre-book before the event through the theatre booking system. Members will receive an email with a password allowing free booking. Book online: https://conquest-theatre.co.uk or Tel: 01885 488575 – Saturday and Wednesday mornings.
Historic Building Mythbusting – James Wright
May 14 @ 19:30
Go to any ancient building and there will be interesting, exciting, and romantic stories presented to the visitor. They are commonly believed and widely repeated – but are they really true? These stories include those of secret passages linking ancient buildings, spiral staircases in castles giving advantage to right-handed defenders, ship timbers used in the construction of buildings on land, blocked doors in churches which are thought to keep the Devil out and claims to be the oldest pub in the city. James will explain the development of such myths and investigate the underlying truths behind them. Sometimes the realities hiding behind the stories are even more interesting, romantic, and exciting than the myth itself…
Talks are held at the Conquest theatre in Bromyard unless otherwise specified – everyone is welcome; members free, guests £6.00. Members will receive an email with a password allowing free booking. Book online: https://conquest-theatre.co.uk or Tel: 01885 488575 – Saturday and Wednesday mornings.