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 "And do Englishmen so soon forget the Ground where Liberty was fought for?"
John Adams
2nd US President
Worcester
April 1786
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Guided Battlefield Tours By Arrangement With suitable advance notice we can probably (no promises) arrange for members and partners of the Society to give guided tours around the Battlefield. As these would be done on request, we can tailor timings, route, and level of detail to suit. School groups welcome. More information: mail@battleofworcestersociety.org.uk (NB Donations to Society funds would be very welcome.)
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 10.00am Saturday 28th November 2009 Council Chamber, Worcester Guildhall All existing and potential members welcome.
More information: mail@battleofworcestersociety.org.uk
St Peter's Festival St Peter's Community Centre, Worcester 10am-4pm Saturday 24th October 2009 Battle of Worcester Society information / display boards. Also, Worcester Re-enactors with pipe, drum and musket. .....and much more too!
St Peter's Festival Guided Battlefield Walk 1.50pm Saturday 24th October 2009 Start From Baptist Church, St Peter's Drive 15 - 20 minute talk followed by the walk. Route: Battenhall Park, Red Hill (inc Oliver' Mount) Perry Wood and back. The walk is dependant on the weather. In the event of heavy rain shortening or preventing the walk, the talk will be extended. NB Some of the walk eg in Perry wood is over rough ground so resilient footwear advised.
More information: mail@battleofworcestersociety.org.uk
Three Battles Festival Saturday 12th September 2009 - Worcester Cathedral Cloisters
Exhibiting will be the Simon de Montfort Society representing the Battle of Evesham, the Battle of Tewkesbury Society and Battle of Worcester Society. There will be knights in full plate armour and English Civil War soliders on hand to demonstrate the arms and armour to the public. More information: mail@battleofworcestersociety.org.uk (NB This event is FREE.)
Drumhead Service Thursday 3rd September 2009 - The Commandery (then on to Fort Royal)
This annual Drumhead Service on the evening of the anniversary of the Battle is a solemn act of rememberance. All are welcome to attend. Two musket volleys will be fired by members of the local Worcester Re-enactors group. This moving event should not be missed. More information: mail@battleofworcestersociety.org.uk (NB This event is FREE.) Download flyer here
Monument Unveiling Thursday 3rd September 2009 - The Commandery, Sidbury, Worcester
Lord Faulkner of Worcester and Councillor Andrew Roberts, The Mayor of Worcester, will be jointly unveiling a model of the monumnet the society would wish to see erected in Worcester City Centre. World renowned and local sculptor Ken Potts is a society member and in addition to his vision for the monument - to be unveiled - he will also be putting on public display the relief panels intended to mark the significant sites of the battlefield in and around the city. This event is kindly sponsored by: The King's School Worcester. All are welcome to attend. More information: mail@battleofworcestersociety.org.uk (NB This event is FREE.) Download flyer here
Bridges of Boats Presentation and Debate Tuesday 1st September 2009 - The Commandery, Sidbury, Worcester
It was the Parliamentarian ability to move troops in numbers and quickly east and west of the river that, arguably, secured Cromwell's victory. However, historians differ on where exactly the bridges of boats were located, their design and how they were used. Society Members Sean Brown and Tony Spicer will present, discuss and debate the evidence of the "Bridges of Boats" used by Cromwell to cross The River Severn during the battle. Society Committee Member Brian Bullock will chair the debate. Hear and join the arguments! If you have personal knowledge of the area around the confluence of the Teme and the Severn and can offer any information or views that may help inform the debate - we would particularly like to encourage you to come to this event and share your insights. If you cannot make it on the night but have something you would like to contribute, then please let us know by posting your information and opinions on our "Knowledge Blog" (click on the link to the right of this page). All are welcome to attend. Tickets £4 on the door - reserve your ticket in advance on 01905 361821. More information: mail@battleofworcestersociety.org.uk Dowload flyer here "In the Thick of the Action" Monday 24th August - Thursday 3rd September The Commandery, Sidbury, Worcester A series of events marking the 358th Anniversary of the Battle of Worcester:
More information: Call the Commandery on 01905 361821
Please send your requests for event listings to: mail@battleofworcestersociety.org.uk
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