History Group Events

Stoke Bishop & Sneyd Park Local History Group

Programme 2013

The local history group arranges talks in the village hall and guided walks open to anyone that is interested in local history.

Please contact 0117 9686010

or email Jenny Weeks -  peter.weeks@blueyonder.co.uk

Friday 18th January 7.30pm - Stoke Bishop Village Hall

Ralph Sadleir
Or how to survive the Tudors and not lose your head!
 
An illustrated talk about a local landowner at the heart of Tudor politics
by Keith Sheather
Local historian and film maker

Friday 19th April 7.30pm - Stoke Bishop Village Hall

'Lipstick on a Gorilla' by Mike Rowlands 

Summer walks (sensible foot wear needed)

    Wednesday 15th May 2.30pm

          "Behind the scenes at M shed"

          Meet in foyer. Names beforehand and £2 donation per person.

    Wednesday 12th June 6.30pm               

           Walk Kings Weston Estate led by David Martyn of Kings Weston Action Group          

           Meet in car park Shirehampton Road

           https://www.facebook.com/KingsWestonActionGroup

Friday 13th September 7.30pm - Stoke Bishop Village Hall

'The growth of Bristol's Victorian suburbs'
By Peter Malpass author of 'Bristol's floating harbour the first 200 years' 

Friday 8th November 7.30pm - Stoke Bishop Village Hall

200 years of the Kennet and Avon Canal
By Peter Jordan - canal expert