Enjoy two local history talks at the Spring Friends’ Forum on 8 May
‘Warwick: The Layout of a Medieval Town’ is the first talk to be given at the Spring Friends’ Forum, by acknowledged expert on the early development and structure of Warwick, Steven Wallsgrove.
Steven’s talk is the fruition of more than thirty years’ research using many primary sources available in Warwickshire County Record Office.
The second talk, ‘War Memorials’, examines the stories behind many of the war memorials in Warwickshire and will be given by Chris Holland, an established Warwickshire author and speaker.
His long-standing fascination with World War One has led him to research and write several books following the lives of a few Warwickshire men with very differing backgrounds caught up in the war. His talk will encompass much of the findings of his research.
Both these talks can be enjoyed at the Spring Friends’ Forum on Saturday 8 May between 2 pm and 5 pm at Warwickshire County Record Office, Priory Park, off Cape Road, Warwick. Tickets cost £3.00 for non members and can be bought on the door. Refreshments will be provided.
The Friends of Warwickshire County Record Office are a fund raising body set up to support and promote the work of the County Record Office. The Friends Forum is an annual event where local researchers have a chance to talk about a specific topic of their choice.
Philip Bonehill, Chairman of the Friends, says: “This event is a marvellous opportunity for people with an interest in their Warwickshire heritage to meet together to enjoy a pleasant afternoon in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Everyone can be sure of a friendly welcome.”
Visit http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/countyrecordoffice for more information on directions and other useful information.