| CODSALL & BILBROOK HISTORY SOCIETY PROGRAMME: AUTUMN 2011 to SUMMER 2012 All meetings are held at Codsall Village Hall at 7.45pm. Non members are very welcome, tickets cost £2, available on the door. For further details, contact the society on e-mail: judy.davies7@googlemail.com Tuesday, September 20th: Wolverhampton Trams Dr Paul Collins makes a return visit to complete his talks on Black Country trams. The presentation will be fully illustrated and devoted to the era of trams in and around Wolverhampton. Tuesday, October 18th: Henry VIII John White BSc is a Performance Historian, Consultant, Technical Advisor and also a member of Equity. He will produce on stage, in costume, the style and era of Henry VIII. Tuesday, November 15th : The History of RAF Cosford This evening's presentation is by Squadron Leader Graham Lee from RAF Cosford. He will give a very full, illustrated account of the development and history of the Cosford base from 1939 to the present day. Tuesday, December 20th: The Ironbridge Gorge Our stalwart, Brian Draper, gives another of his excellent presentations, this time on the Ironbridge Gorge and its museums. 2012 Tuesday, January 17th: The Titanic In this the centenary year of the sinking of the RMS Titanic, Andrew Loundes BSc, broadcaster and historian, returns to give a sensational dramatisation of the last hours of the liner. Tuesday, February 21st: The Professional Approach to Metal Detecting John Wall is secretary of the Bloxwich metal detecting and research unit who gives an illustrated talk on this ever-developing and interesting subject. March: No Meeting due to the Arts Festival Tuesday, April 17th: History of the old Jewish Cemetery in Wolverhampton The Heritage Project Officer, Martin Rispin MSc, while employed by Wolverhampton City Council, examined and documented the relatively unknown old Jewish Cemetery in the city. He will talk on his findings and give illustrations. Very few people have heard of it and even fewer know where it is. Tuesday, May 15th: Pottery in History John and Annette Christrophers from Albrighton Pottery, tell us about the history of pottery. Members of the audience will be encouraged to do a little clay modelling. Saturday, July 7th: Summer Trip with Brian Draper MBE Round Bredon Hill and villages in the Cotswolds Officers of the Society: Chairman: Judy Davies Membership Secretary: Margaret Dean Treasurer: Alfred Turley Other Committee Members: Clifford Bennett, Val Holland, Janet Evans, Ken Gilks History Group publications are on sale in Codsall Library, Flappers Tea Shop, and at our meetings. home page online publications printed publications links |