KNOWLE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
COMING UP
Including
Paddington to Snow Hill
Mr. Muntz * The Station at Knowle
The Forest & The Railway Inn
The Expansion of Dorridge
The Goods Yard * Going Up to Town
A Day in the Country * Two Accidents
Playing on the Railway
The Chiltern Lien
The Flying Scotsman at Dorridge, 2005
Exhibition: THE RAILWAY STATION
Solihull Central Library until September 30th and possibly later.
Open during normal library hours.
The Square, c. 1900
Illustrated Talk: THE OLD VILLAGE (short version)
Date to be determined in the new year. At The Bridge, Stratford Road, Shirley. 2 p.m.
Speaker: Jerry Tucker. For Solihull MS Society.
Part 1:
The Church & Guild House * The Square
Kenilworth Road * Kixley Lane * Golden End
Wilsons Road * The Berrow Homes
Illustrated Talk: A THOUSAND YEARS OF KNOWLE
Monday January 16th. At the Guild House 3 p.m.
Speaker: Elaine Warner For Knowle W. I.
Chester House (now the public library, Knowle’s oldest secular building .
At the Red Lion, en route for Warwick Races, c. 1900
The Greswolde, early 20th century.
Illustrated Talk: THE GRESWOLDE & MERMAID ARMS
Wednesday 15th February. At the Guild House. 2.30 p.m. Tea served from 2 p.m.
The Society’s February meeting.
Speaker: In house. All welcome. Entrance free. Donations appreciated.
Including:
The building * The Sign & the Constable Connection
The Marshalls * Days of Post & Stage Coaches
A Visit by Lady Byron * The Bowling Club
Henry Heath * The Bicycle Touring Club
Joseph Morrill * The Greswolde 1900 -
The Horse Show * The Maypole * George Hicklin
Venison Dinners * The Felons & The Oddfellows
The Garage * Weekly Auctions
Sparrow & Pigeon Shoots * The Bendalls
The Lido * The Greswolde Since 1957
With an associated booklet.
Exhibition: THE GRESWOLDE & MERMAID ARMS
March 12th -
Open during normal library hours.
A similar view, early 1900s
Content as above
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JUST GONE
AUTUMN LUNCHEON (Members & Guests Only)
Saturday November 19th at The Wilson Arms
Last year’s lunch at the Wilson Arms, which proved popular
Warwick Castle
Illustrated Talk: WARWICKSHIRE CASTLES
Wednesday 16th November. At the Guild House. 2.30 p.m. Tea served from 2 p.m.
The Society’s November meeting. All welcome. Entrance free. Donations appreciated.
Speaker: Mark Booth
Senior Archivist
Warwickshire County Record Office (retired)
An expert with forty years experience at the County Record Office
Exhibition: THE PLACE NAMES OF KNOWLE
November 7th -
Open during normal library hours.
Including:
The Forest of Arden
The River Blythe
Knowle & Longdon
Purnells Brook
Field Names
Roads & Buildings in Central Knowle
Comprehensive associated booklet
Available.
High Street, c. 1900
Illustrated Talk: A THOUSAND YEARS OF KNOWLE
Thursday November 3rd. At the Spencer Hall, St. Margaret’s Church, Olton. 8 p.m.
Speaker: Elaine Warner. For St. Margaret’s Church Fellowship
Chester House (now the public library, Knowle’s oldest secular building .
At the Red Lion, en route for Warwick Races, c. 1900
Cottages, Golden End
Illustrated Talk: KENILWORTH ROAD
Wednesday 19th October. At the Guild House. 7.30 p.m. Coffee served from 7 p.m.
The Society’s October meeting, preceded by a short AGM.
Speaker: Valerie Morton. All welcome. Entrance free. Donations appreciated.
Including:
The Road to Coventry & Warwick
The Old School to Kixley Lane
High Street to Wilsons Road
Wilsons Road to Golden End
Golden End
The Canal & Beyond
Talk: THE HISTORY OF DORRIDGE
Saturday October 15th 2011. At St. Philips Church Hall. 2.30 p.m.
Speaker: John Johnson. For Dorridge Friendship Club.
Including:
Before the Railway
The Station
Town to Country
Shops & Businesses
The Churches
The Inns
The Community
Station Approach with Pitt’s Hansom Cab
Exhibition: IMAGES OF KNOWLE
July 2011. For Knowle British Legion, Knowle Parish Church Family Fun Day and the Oxfam Bookshop Book Far.
A selection of old photographs of Knowle, including
The Square * Kenilworth Road
Kixley Lane * The Canal
Elvers Green * Wilsons Road
Lodge Road * Longdon Road
Station Road * Hampton Road
Copt Heath, Warwick Road (south) Tilehouse Green & Bentley Heath, Knowle Grove & Bluelake, etc.
Blue Lake Cottages
Exhibition: SCENES FROM THE JUBILEE ROOM
July 2011. For Knowle British Legion 90 anniversary celebrtations.
Poplar Farm, Bakers Lane (now Rising Sun House)
 1890.jpg)
Based on photographs donated by
Knowle British Legion Club
The Guild House * Sodens
The White Swan * The Wilson Arms
Knowle Picture Palace
Grimshaw Hall * Poplar Farm
Middlefield * Knowle C of E School
GUIDED TOUR OF KNOWLE
Monday May 16th at 10.30 a.m. Duration c. 2 hours. For Dorridge U3A
Taking in:
The Church & Guild House
The Square * Kenilworth Road
Wilsons Road * High Street
Warwick Road (north)
Opposite: Chester House (now Knowle Library as an antiques shop
GUIDED TOUR OF KNOWLE
Sunday November 20th Duration c. 2 hours. For Knowle & Dorridge Lions
Taking in:
The Church & Guild House
The Square * Kenilworth Road
Wilsons Road * High Street
Warwick Road (north)
Opposite: Chester House (now Knowle Library as an antiques shop