History Group Talk: The History of Seasonal Festivals in Britain – Professor Ronald Hutton

Meadows School, Bath Road, Bitton,, Bristol, United Kingdom

Bitton Parish History Group Professor Ronald Hutton will take us on a spirited journey through the history of seasonal festivals in Britain. The origin of customs that are still with us today, like Christmas cards and hot cross buns will be explored by Ronald Hutton, Professor of History at the University of Bristol. Along the...

History Group Talk: Family History with Mike Slucutt

Unity Methodist Church, West Street, Oldland Common, BS30 9QS

All welcome.  You do not need to be a member to attend. Have you ever wondered about your family ancestry or wanted to create a family tree of your own? How do we start on the subject - how do we find and analyse sources, discover different research strategies, and tackle genealogy databases?  Mike Slucutt...

History Group Talk- Avon Wharf with Jim Pimpernel

All welcome.  You do not need to be a member to attend. Dr Jim Pimpernel will explain how over 140 collieries in the Bristol area brought coal to Bristol and Bath. The Dramway (officially the Avon and Gloucestershire Railway) brought horse-drawn coal wagons from the mines to the river at Avon Wharf. Here several railway...

Place Names, Professor Coates

All welcome.  You do not need to be a member to attend. Professor Coates will help us understand the history and meaning behind local and national place names. We know that there are Old English origins in the name of Bitton. Many of our other local place-names are of great interest. Professor Coates will help...

History Group: Reunion & Farewell to the URC Upton Cheyney

A Night of Reflection and Celebration - Upton Cheyney, 5th September 2023 7:00 for 7:30pm. The URC Chapel in Upton Cheyney, a historic landmark that has been an integral part of the community for almost two centuries, will bid a farewell in a heartfelt reunion event on the 5th of September. The event, which will...