Frampton Cotterell & District Local History Society Programme
The Frampton Cotterell & District Local History Society meet on the third Wednesday of the month (October to April) at 7.30pm in Zion Church Hall, Woodend Road, Frampton Cotterell. BS36 2HX.
Annual Membership is £10, Guest for evening is £2.
The events for 2011/2012 season are:
| Date | Event |
|---|
| 19th October 2011 | The Coal in Coalpit Heath. Mr T. Thompson |
| 16th November | The Celestine Mining in Yate. Mr David Hardwick |
| 14th December | The History of The Irish Problem. Professor Ronald Hutton |
| 18th January 2012 | The Brabazon. Mr Chris Bigg |
| 15th February | A 17th Century Bristol Merchant. Dr Jonathan Harlow |
| 21st March | Early supplies of electricity in the South West. Mr Peter Lamb |
| 18th April | AGM with Speaker |
Everyone welcome. If you would like to come along, please just turn up on the night.
Objectives of the Frampton Cotterell & District Local History Society
- To promote the study of local history
- To safeguard, record and preserve the history of the area
- To conduct research and disseminate knowledge
- To publish historical records and research material
- To provide lectures, talks, conducted walks and visits
Note that the Frampton Cotterell Local History Society is not associated with the SGMRG in any way, but has some members in common and has similar interests. They currently do not have their own website.
