The Bathford Society
Incorporating Bathford Local History Society
Founded 1975
Registered Charity No. 281805
President, Mr G Laurence, sadly, Godfrey died on 18th January 2011, aged 96.
Vice-President, Mr Tony Cox
Committee Members
Chairman, Miss F Hall
Secretary, Mr. P. Staples
Treasurer, Mr S Mackerness
Committee, Mr S Cherry, Mrs J Hedley, Mr D Howells, Mr. E. Johnson, Mrs J. Price, Dr P. Rideal.
The Bathford Society is registered with the Charity Commission and is a member of the Council for the Protection of Rural England.
The Society's objectives include the investigation and preservation of all aspects of the history of the parish and the protection and improvement of features of historic and architectural interest.
The Society welcomes new members, and would like to invite all members, both new and old to the Annual General Meeting in November.
The Society would like to hear from anyone interested in joining the Committee. Elections will be held at the AGM, and nominations should be made to the Chairman two weeks prior to the event.
Annual subscriptions (due September)
Adults: £5.00,
Visitors: £1.50
Society Launches New Website
At the Annual General Meeting on the 25th November 2007, Peter Staples gave a demonstration of the new website. It's purpose is to make the Society's archives of local history more accessible.
The address is: Bathford Society
New material is added as and when available.
Bathford Past and Present
The comprehensive history of the Parish, written by Mr Godfrey Laurence, is no longer available. However, an updated and expanded edition, including recent research and with many more illustrations - and in colour - written by David Howells, is now available from Bathford Village Shop or at meetings, price £10.00.
The Bathford Guide
A basic history of Bathford with pictures of buildings, a new map and some suggested walks. All in colour on a single A3 sheet. Available from the Village Shop for £1.50.
Programme of talks
All talks take place in the Parish Hall, Church Street, Bathford, at 8.00 pm. Coffee is available from 7.30pm, and visitors and new members are welcome.
Programme for 2010/2011 Season
Monday 26th September
“The Victorian Census”. by Professor Graham Davis.
Monday 31st October
“Jane Austen and the Engineers”. by Stuart Burroughs.
Monday 28th November
36th Annual General Meeting, followed by the Society's Christmas party.
Monday 30th January
“The History of the Bath Preservation Trust”, by Caroline Kay.
Monday 27th February
“The Life of the C18th Agricultural Labourer”. by Dr. Alan Dodge.
Monday 26th March
“The Rescue of the Severn Princess”. by Tim Ryan.
Monday 30th April
"Behind the Scenes at the Fashion Museum". by Elly Summers.