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18th Century
map of Staffordshire
Lying to the
north of the Trent, the Ridwares lie between
Kings Bromley and Rugeley. The parish towns
and hamlets covered in this site are highlighted in the map. Run your cursor over the map
and when it turns into a pointing hand, you
can click to go to the pages about that
parish.
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Latest news
Meetings
1st February: The Society was privileged to have Ian Wykes,
Cultural Environment Group Leader for Staffs Co Council speaking about
the Staffordshire Hoard (a change from the advertised subject)
1st March: Randle Knight gave a very interesting talk on
William Salt and his Library
17th April: Members enjoyed a tour of Hamstall Ridware
village and church, led by Sarah Elsom and David Rudge
15th May: David Wilkinson led members on a very interesting
walking tour of Alrewas
12th June: Members enjoyed a visit to Blithfield Hall and
Church, which was a great success.
3rd July: Members marked the 20th Anniversary of the
Society with a celebration at the Gatehouse, Mavesyn Ridware, by
permission of Sunny and Mark Eades. A champagne buffet was held on
a lovely sunny day and many old members travelled some distance to be
present. Entertain was provided by the Early Music Man, Terry Carter.
4th October: The winter season commenced with a very
interesting talk on the Wartime Camps on Cannock Chase given by Ian
Wykes.
1st November: Dr John Hunt talked to members on 'Knights in
Local Society'.
5th December: Dr Pam Sambrook gave an intersting talk on
'The History of Oatcakes' which was followed by a Christmas Buffet
10th January: AGM of Society, followed by a fascinating
talk by Alan Harvey, who was a member of the diving team on the Mary
Rose.
7th February: Professor Timothy Peters gave an interesting
talk about the Nature of the Madness of King George III.
7th March: David Budden spoke eloquently about the history
of St Matthew's Hospital, Burntwood, where he was a Pharmacist.Click on any Programme link for details of these and
other meetings. |
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