Groups O - Z
Here you will find information on groups that are situated in the local area which you may wish to visit and become part of.
Click on the links below to take you straight a group you are interested in or feel free to browse this page for information.
Ridware History Society
The objectives of the Ridware History Society are:
To promote knowledge of the history of the Ridwares and history generally,
through a programme of talks and visits to historic sites;
- To encourage research by members into local history;
- To conserve historic sites and documents pertaining to local history;
- To liaise with other local history groups;
- To promote knowledge of our history & heritage among the general public.
Meetings take place during the winter months, he Society meets on the first Monday of the month
at the Coach and Horses at Abbots Bromley commencing at 7.45pm. All are welcome.
Chairman: Marty Smith
Contact number: (01543) 307456
Email address: martyanddavid@care4free.net
Contact: Phil Charles
Contact number: (01283) 840251
Contact: David Smith
Address: 8 Waters Edge, Handsacre, Rugeley WS15 4HP
Contact number: (01543) 307456
Membership is open to any one with an interest in history. Membership costs £5.00 per person or £8.00 for families.
If you would like to become a member then please contact David Smith via the above details.
Click here to view our website.
Click here to view the location of Coach and Hoarses where we meet.
Back to top
Staffordshire Heritage Group
Staffordshire Heritage Group (formerley Stafford Borough Heritage Group) is an Umbrella organisation
for local groups and societies interested in various aspects of our local Heritage.
It meets regularly to exchange ideas and information and sponsors joint events which are normally
beyond the individual groups, such as Lectures, Seminars and Visits.
Chairman: Mary E Dodkins
Address: 11 Usulwall CLose, Eccleshall, ST21 6AJ
Contact number: (01785) 850345
Email address: mdodkins@aol.com
Secretary Mark Hartwell
Address: Ancient High HOuse, Greengate Street, Stafford ST16 2JA
Email address: mhartwell@staffordbc.gov.uk
Membership costs an annual fee of £5. To become a member please contact Mark Hartwell on via the above details
Click here to view our website.
Back to top
Staffordshire County Council Heritage Department
For further information please contact.
Contact: Ian Wykes - Historic Enviroment
Address: Staffordshire County Council Development Services Dept, Riverway, Stafford, ST16 3TJ
Contact number: (01785) 277295
Email address: ian.wykes@staffordshire.gov.uk
Click here to view our website
Click here to view a map to our location.
Back to top
Stafford Historical & Civic Society
Stafford Historical & Civic Society Stafford Historical & Civic Society
(Founded in 1925 as the Old Stafford Society)
Objects The objects of the Society shall be :
- To be concerned with and have regard for the history, archaeology, character, beauty and sociology of Stafford and it's surrounding area.
- To collect, collate and record printed, graphic or other material of historic, archaeological, scientific or other interest.
- To encourage high standards of architecture, town planning an such other activities as these effect the character of Stafford and area.
- To stimulate public interest in, and care for the history, the beauty and character of Stafford and locality.
- To encourage the preservation, development, and improvement of features of historic interest or public amenity.
- To pursue these ends by meetings, exhibitions, lectures, visits to places of interest, publications, other forms of instruction and publicity, and the promotion of schemes of a charitable nature.
Chairman: Mrs P Moeller
Contact: Wiliam Read
Contact number: (01785) 255552
Address: 59 Burton Bank Lane, Stafford, ST17 9JJ
Membership costs £5 per person, members pay £1 per meeting attentended, visitors pay £2. If you would like to become a member then please contact Willam Read via the above contact details.
Back to top
Staffordshire History Group
Staffordshire History Group was formed in 1991
The aim is to expand the group's knowledge of the local history of Staffordshire through a series of historic walks,
visits and talks mostly compiled by original research or with added input from local historians.
Meet seasonally for our annual series of walks/visits to local towns/villages and, often private historic houses/buildings. Annual 'double-bill' lecture.
Option for courses on 'Tracing Ancestry' and 'Local History Research'.
Any new ideas or input to expand the above activities are welcomed.
Contact: Margaret George (Founder of the group)
Contact number: (01889) 584600
Address: 3 Bridgewater Road, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1EG
Email address: margaret.george@o2.co.uk
There is no membership fee to join us. Your name and address can be added to a mailing list if you wish. Please use the above contact details. Details and charges are given when booking any of the activities above.
Back to top
Shire Hall Library
Market Street, Stafford, ST16 2LG
Opening hours
Monday: 8.30 am* - 6.00pm
Tuesday: 8.30 am* - 6.00pm
Wednesday: 8.30 am* - 6.00pm
Thursday: 8.30 am* - 5.00pm
Friday: 8.30 am* - 5.00pm
Saturday: 9.00 am* - 4.00pm
Sunday: 1.00pm - 4.00pm
*8.30am - 9.00am - foyer service for return of items
Contact: Martin Elkes
Contact number: (01785) 278585
Email address: Martin.Elkes@Staffordshire.gov.uk
Click here to view our website.
Click here to view a map of our location.
Staffs Industrial Archeaology Society
Aims and Objectives
To study and record by written, photographic and any other means the Industrial remains and techniques of outdated technology.
To further the interest in our Industrial Heritage.
Lectures take place from September to April on the forth Monday at Tixall Village Hall at half 7.30
Discussion nights take place four weekly all year at Tixall Village at 7.30pm. Visits to areas of interest are arranged during the summer months.
Chairman: Jim Andrews
Address: 2 The Hanyards, Tixall, Staffordshire ST18 0XY
Contact number:(01785) 246101
Email address: tixandrews@hotmail.com
Contact: Jim Causer
Address: 31 The Laurels, Rugeley, Staffs, WS15 1BE
Membership costs Individuals £10.00, Family £14.00, Student £2.00. If you would like to become a member then please contact Jim Causer using the above details.
Click here to view our website
Click here to view directions to our meeting place at Tixall Village hall.
Back to top
Stafford & Mid Staffs Archaeology Society
Our aim is to promote Archaeology in our area.
Meetings take place on the 3rd friday in the month at St. Bertelin's Church, Holmcroft Road, Stafford at 7.30pm. Visitors are charged £2.
Chairman: Richard Hinton
Address: 59, Crescent Road, Rowley Park, Stafford, ST17 9AW
Contact number: (01785) 468585
Contact: Anne Mooney
Address: 41, Fernwood, Nursery Gardens, Stafford, ST16 1NN
If you would like to become a member then please contact Anne Mooney using the above details.
Click here to view a map for directions to our meeting place.
Back to top
Staffordshire Centre of the National Trust
Our aim is to promote the National Trust by supplying social base for it's memebers in Staffordshire. Providing volunteers for 2 monuments at Shugborough.
Meetings of the Staffordshire Centre take place through the month at differing times and at a number of venues:-
St. Mary's Centre, Lichfield.
Trinity Church Stafford
Walton Village Hall
Chairman: Mr E Turner
Contact: Joan Jobling
Contact number: (01785) 822592
Email address: jjobling@uwclub.net
If you would like to become a member then please contact Mrs J Jobling via the above contact details.
Click here to view our website.
Back to top
St Chad's Church Stafford
Aims to promote history of Church through Timewalk
Meetings take place on Saturdays at St Chads
Chairman: Heather Wilhelms
Contact number: (01785) 6015672
Email address: hwilhelms@yahoo.com
Click here to view a website of St Chad's Church.
Click here to view directions to St Chad's Church.
Back to top
Stone Historical and Civic Society
Meetings are held in St Michael's & St. Wulfad's Church Hall, Lichfield St.Stone.
Usual meeting time of 7.30pm with an admission fee of £2.00 to non members.
Chairman: Phillip Leason
Address: 5 Rolt Close, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8YX
Contact number: (01785) 817980
Email address: p.leason@btinternet.com
Treasurer: Steve Booth
Address: 18 Larchfields, Redwood, Stone, Staffordshire
Contact number: (01785) 814067
Email address: stevebooth46@hotmail.com
Secretary: Mr k Tim Alston
Address: 5 Cranmore Grove, Stone, Staffordshire
Contact number: (01785) 814842
Email address: k.t.alston@keele.ac.uk
Back to top
The Bradley Trust (History Class)
A local history class for the Bradley area run by the Bradley Trust.
Meetings take place at Bradley Village Hall, on the 4th Thursday of the month at 7.30pm.
Contact: Mrs C. Cartwright
Contact number: (01785) 780531
Address: 1 Elm Drive, Bradley, Stafford ST18 9DS
Email Address: cartwright@elmdrive1.freeserve.co.uk
Back to top
Wilks' Walks
David Wilkinson is grateful to those who attended his walks over the past two seasons, but the attendances in 2009 were very disappointing. There are no plans to continue Wilks' Walks in 2010 or beyond.
.
David may be able to organise guided walks around various routes in central Staffordshire for groups of 20 or more.
This may be of interest to historical or archaeological societies, women's institutes or any club or society.
It may be possible to orgainise a walk during a weekday evening in the summer or on weekend afternoons during late spring, summer or early autumn subject to permission being obtained from land owners.
If you organise events or outings for a club or society or want further information please do not hesitate to telephone to discuss possible walks.
Walks may include churches, parks, earthworks, monuments, ruined buildings, standing buildings and canals. Sources of information include maps, history and archaeology. David normally charges a fee of £40 although some walks incur an additional charge of £1.50 per person.
David Wilkinson also gives illustrated talks using powerpoint. These include Tens Steps to Time Team; The Origins of Stafford; Medieval Watermills of Staffordshire; Medieval Moats of Staffordshire; Monastic Sites of Staffordshire; The Discovery of Stafford Castle. David normally charges a £30 fee plus travelling costs at 25p per mile travelled.
David Wilkinson was the Stafford Borough Council Archaeologist until 2003.
Contact: David Wilkinson
Contact number: (01785) 258589
Address: 5 Silkmore Crescent, Stafford ST17 4JL
If you would like further information then please do not hestitate to contact using the above contact details.
Back to top
|
