Exhibition on Ada Lovelace at Knowle Library, with a talk Read more

Exhibition about Ada Lovelace at Knowle Library, with a talk by exhibition organiser Marjorie Stubbs. The event was free, but we accepted donations for The Book Trust which provides books for children on the edge of care and vulnerable groups. Read more

We met at St Swithin's House, where Tony Taylor gave us talk on Dame Elizabeth Cadbury, Tea and cake was also enjoyed.   Read more

We met at 'The Wilsons Arms' to review the year over lunch. Our January meal is always a popular event and, once again, we are grateful to Jenny for organising our lunch for LH1 members at the Wilson Arms in Knowle. A wonderful start to 2024 for Local History Group 1. Read more

This was our festive Members meeting, with a picture quiz and planning discussion for our 2024 spring and summer programme of trips. Read more

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Visit with a talk: Robert Dudley's Warwickshire by Tim Clark (Church Historian of St Mary's) Read more

A group of 11 visited the Forge Mill Needle Museum for a guided tour.  This museum is an unusual and fascinating place to visit, illustrating the rich heritage of the needle and fishing tackle industries.  Models and recreated scenes provided a vivid illustration of how needles were once made, and how Redditch once produced 90% of the… Read more

19 of us were treated to a fascinating talk about Lady Byron from one of our members, Marjorie Stubbs. The talk was held in the upper room at Knowle Library where Marjorie had put together the Knowle Society display about Lady Byron’s life.  Marjorie had done extensive research over many years on Lady Byron and… Read more