Events

Many of the timber-framed buildings in Herefordshire and beyond have been attributed to John Abell of Sarnsfield, carpenter and Catholic recusant. But what did he really build? Join Duncan James of the Woolhope Club to explore the life and work of this remarkable man and find out more about some of Herefordshire’s important buildings. Tuesday […]

The Biddulphs came to Ledbury in 1688 when Anthony Biddulph married Constance Hall and inherited her family's mansion and vast estate. As entrepreneurs, bankers and civic leaders, the family had an influence on the town into the 20th century. Dr. Stewart's talk will show how members of the family have lived up to its motto […]

An important time of the year for any rural community, the Hiring, Mop or Statute Fair reached its peak popularity in the 19th Century as a way to seek and to provide employment. This talk will outline: How, when and where the fairs worked The evidence they leave behind The campaign against the fairs Registration […]