BLHS at Betley Show
The BLHS display at this annual event will include local history information and books for sale.
’The Three Wiches’ - A Talk by Tony Bostock
The history of salt-making in Northwich, Middlewich & Nantwich
The Murder of Mary Malpas in 1835 - A Talk by Phil Coops
An account of the tragic event which occurred 190 years ago at Doddington.
'Bah Humbug' - A Talk by Dean Nixon & Norma Shaw
A look at Charles Dickens and some of our Christmas traditions.
Early Sources for the Family Historian - A Talk by Tony Bostock
It is relatively easy using census and BMD records to trace a family back to circa 1800, but what about earlier, the 17th and 18th centuries?
Fashion on the Ration - A Talk by Hen Johnson
A look at how women dressed in wartime Britain, their lifestyles, rationing, make do and mend and men's utility fashion.
Chasing Paper Skeletons - A Talk by Marion Armstrong
Marion will give a light -hearted talk about her life as a Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths.
Visit to Rode Hall
Wed 1st May visit to Rode Hall - the tour of Rode Hall will begin at 12 noon with Sian Rhodes.
Please pay at the kiosk or the Courtyard tearoom mentioning Betley LHS to gain entry for a special price of £13.
There are other tours at 1 pm and 2 pm.
Please contact Sian on 07583 697241 or email her at sianrhodes1@outlook.com for more information.
BLHS AGM and A Talk by Sian Rodes about Rode Hall
Sian is a guide at Rode Hall and will speak about this fine country house and garden.
Her talk will introduce us to the Baker-Wilbraham family and their unique collection of ceramics.
An Informal Talk by Harry Madden
This will be an informal talk, illustrated with slides, given by the convivial, Liverpool-born Henry Madden, proprietor of Cavern books at Dagfields Antiques Centre.
His interactive talk will show the development of Liverpool and its overhead railway.
A selection of his local history and other books will be available to buy during the evening.
Signs of the Times - A Talk by Mervyn Edwards
Mervyn is a local historian. He writes a column - 'The Way We Were' - in the Sentinel, and produces local history books.
His topic will cover the origins and meanings of local pub signs and their names.
Christmas Tea & Cake
Join us at Betley Tea Room for a hot drink, a sandwich and a piece of cake.
The cost is £10 per person; please contact Judy Bettley-Smith beforehand at judy.bs@btinternet.com so that she can inform the Tea Room about the numbers to cater for.
Exploring my Uncle Edwin’s life as a WW2 Prisoner of War - a talk by Anne Byrne
Anne’s Uncle Edwin, from Balterley, is one of the soldiers remembered on the memorial at Betley Church.
Isaac Cottrill - a life of fame and infamy; A talk by Julie Bagnall
The Police Force of Newcastle earned the gratitude of townsfolk because Isaac Cotterill protected them from the Chartist Riots of 1842.
Come and find out more…
The Story of Crewe Hall - a talk by Dr. Graham Dodd
Graham is a member of the Nantwich Museum Research Group, and this talk is based on the research of the late H. Gladden MBE.
The Battle of Nantwich (including Barthomley) during the Civil War - a talk by Dr. Keith Lawrence
Keith is a member of the Nantwich Museum Research Group and an expert on The English Civil Wars. He’s also Director of the Cheshire Civil War Centre at Nantwich Museum.
You may remember his talk about our local toll roads three years ago.
The Medicine House in Wrinehill
An in-house presentation by various members of BLHS coordinated by Mavis Smith.
BLHS members recall the removal of The Medicine House to Alan Garner’s Toad Hall (with its literary connections) and includes the Johnson’s !9th century production of medicine in Wrinehill, as well as a short section about the Summer House.
The Battle of Blore Heath - a talk by Carl Holdcroft
Carl’s talk will include a description of the battle together with exhibits from medieval times.
A Visit to Betley Court
This visit will include a talk about the history of the Court and a guided tour of accessible parts of the ground floor. There will also be access to the grounds.
Refreshments will be available.
Places for this visit must be pre-booked
Living Conservation in an English Country Garden - a talk by Su Hurrell
A talk about the restoration of the historic gardens at Betley Court.
The Apedale Heritage Centre and Country Park - a talk by Les Mason
Les, the Secretary of the Heritage Centre, will talk to us about the Apedale Heritage Centre and Country Park.
Sergent’s Coaches Ltd. - a talk by Anne Becket
A talk about the coach and bus firm from Wrinehill that so many of us can remember.
Living Conservation in an English Country Garden - a talk by Su Hurrell - CANCELLED
A talk about the restoration of the historic gardens at Betley Court.
IN VIEW OF THE BAD WEATHER THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL 20th APRIL.
Christmas Tea & Cake
Join us at Betley Tea Room for a mince pie and a piece of cake.
Cost: £7 per person.
Please book by contacting Judy Bettley-Smith at judy.bs@btinternet.com
Snapshots of Village Life
A talk by BLHS Committee Member Laura Lee about her new book for the Platinum Jubilee.
This talk will take place in Betley Tea Room - click here and scroll to the bottom of the page for the location.
Staffordshire Asylums: case notes with a few views from the patients
A talk by Rebecca Jackson - Collections Officer at the Staffordshire County Record Office.
Apedale Heritage Centre - date to be arranged
A family outing with a picnic to a drift mine, a Roman Britain exhibition in Chesterton and a café, with many attractive walks.
The Connection between the Tollets and the Family of Florence Nightingale
A talk by Mavis Smith.