Henry Connor considers the life of a remarkable local figure. From his accession to the Royal College of Physicians in 1782 to his death at his Belmont estate in 1826, Matthews typified the energy of the age, serving as MP and Mayor and building a magnificent house and landscape garden. This event is free to members of FHA - otherwise £6.

Nigel Jefferies tells a heroic story from the 18th century with echoes in the present. The canal ultimately connected Hereford with the River Severn at Gloucester via Ledbury and Newent. Though his achievement was immense, the project completed by engineer Josiah Clowes was neither on time nor on budget.

Ruth Richardson explores the significance of this extraordinary Herefordshire artefact. Recently removed from the solitude of a remote church to global fame at Hampton Court Palace, what were the royal connections of the exquisitely embroidered textile? There will be an opportunity to inspect relevant archives.   This event is free to members of FHA - otherwise £6.

A chance to access all areas in the amazing amazing efficient building and see some fascinating documents.

Anne Denton was a well educated young woman from a leading Herefordshire family when she died during or shortly after childbirth in 1566. Liz Pitman explains her fascination with Anne's surviving book of traditional remedies and how this slim volume provides evidence of wider religious and political turmoil.

Angela Williams explores the evidence for the county's last line of defence against tyranny. Bumbling and makeshift, or resolute and effective? Come and discover for yourself.