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Event |
Venue and Time |
| Monday |
20 February 2012 |
The Upper Thames Patrol - The Waterborne Home Guard |
Mem Hall - 7:30pm |
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Bill King
will describe the formation of this unique element of the Home Guard, with
emphasis on the Thames from Maidenhead to Lechlade. He will also describe the structures and
artifects which can still be seen along the river. |
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| Monday |
19 March 2012 |
The Bayeux Tapestry and the Battle of Hastings |
Mem Hall - 7:15pm |
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The Bayeux
Tapestry was probably commissioned in the 1070s by Bishop Odo of Bayeux,
half-brother of William the Conqueror.
It is over 70 metres long and tells the story of Harold’s defeat
by William at the Battle of Hastings, ensuring the success of the Norman
invasion of England in 1066. Presented by Iain Willox. |
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| Monday |
16 April 2012 |
Boil a Mouse in Urine -
The Care of Babies and Infants in Tudor and Stuart Times |
Mem Hall - 7:30pm |
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Malcolm
Watkins will describe this unlikely medication, and other bizarre treatments,
used for babies and infants in the 16th and 17th centuries. Such ignorance was not uncommon, and
typified the way the young were treated in their early lives. Infant mortality was high, not surprisingly
perhaps given the lack of knowledge or understanding of the importance of
hygiene. |
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| Monday |
21 May 2012 |
The Swing Riots and Agricultural Rioters |
Mem Hall - 7:30pm |
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In 1830
agricultural workers rose up against their employers as they sought better
conditions for themselves and their families.
The modern threshing machines which deprived the farm labourers of
their winter employment were the main target.
However, by 1831, many workers were guilty of criminal acts and
imprisoned or deported. Presented by Jill Chambers. |
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| Monday |
18 June 2012 |
Evening Visit to Fairford |
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Details to
follow |
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| Monday |
16 July 2012 |
Evening Visit to Wroughton |
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Details to
follow |
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| Monday |
15 October 2012 |
Barley, Beer and Barrels |
Mem Hall - 7:15pm |
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We welcome
the return of this popular and entertaining speaker who will deliver his
unique presentation on the History of Brewing from the mid 15th century. The difference between ale and beer, and
some of the somewhat strange additives, will be described but unfortunately
there will be no free samples! Presented by Martin Way. |
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23rd Annual General Meeting |
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At about
9:00pm refreshments will be served at our Social Evening. New and old members
and guests welcome. |
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| Monday |
19 November 2012 |
Gloucestershire’s Literary Heritage |
Mem Hall - 7:30pm |
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From
William Tyndale, who first translated the Bible from Greek into English,
touching on Shakespeare's references to the county and on through Dickens,
Laurie Lee, Dennis Potter, Joanna Trollope and Jilly Cooper, many writers
have found inspiration living in Gloucestershire and this talk tells of their
lives and where they lived or visited. Presented by Mary Moxham. |
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