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Our Society was formed in 2006 for the enjoyment of those who take an interest in the history of South Warwickshire and beyond. We sustain a lively membership, due to our varied, lively and compelling range of guest speakers, many renowned leaders in their field. To date we have had over 150 talks.
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Bruce Bairnsfather, Stratford’s Own Cartoonist
"fortunate in possessing a talent ... which suited almost to the point of genius one particular moment and one particular set of circumstances;”
The story of Bruce Bairnsfather is of someone who found their vocation early, used it to great effect during WWI and afterwards. Born in India, he was brought to Stratford-upon-Avon at a young age, where he joined the Royal Warwickshire Regiment.
Come and learn more.
Speaker: Mark Warby
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Our Research Group has published landmark 20th Century social histories concerning Bidford and the surrounding area. Our website provides access to many of our publications. The History Trail takes you on an historic walk. Under Personal Stories we have compiled oral and written history from people who lived in Bidford during the C20th. Bidford extends back to the Neolithic period and with Roman and Saxon occupancy.
We have established the Bidford Archive. This extensive collection of catalogued local historical materials providing an invaluable and detailed guide to history in our area available to researchers.
Bidford extends back to the Neolithic period and with Roman and Saxon occupancy. We manage information held in the Local Studies section at Bidford Community Library.
Bidford Archive | Bidford Local History | Voices from the Past | On-line publications
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If you are interested in history and want to learn more about the past, do come and join us to hear wonderful stories of great people and events. You can catch up also on latest Society news.
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