SOCIETY NEWS

Pershore Heritage and History Society

Established in the 1990’s to research, preserve and share the history of Pershore, the Pershore Heritage and Historical Society is still active in the town. Today, the Society runs the Pershore Heritage Centre, based inside the Town Hall, where they exhibit a wide range of fascinating artefacts and documents relating to the history and industry of the Vale. Pershore Heritage Centre is based in Pershore Town Hall with over 2000 sq ft of wall and floor displays. The centre also incorporates Pershore History Society. Our purpose is: • To interest people in local history and archaeology, • Record the history of the area, • Preserve that which is worth preserving without impeding progress, • Promote and exhibit items of public interest in the Heritage Centre in Pershore, Assist people in their quest for their roots with the growing interest in family tree interests. To find out about joining the Pershore Heritage and History Society, please click on the link here to the Join Us page. Click here for opening hours:

A list of Talks planned for PHSS

2025 April 3rd: Worcester Shrub Hill's 175th Anniversary by Chris Wilkinson May 1st: Discovering Worcester's Medical Past by Paul Harding June 5th: The story of Worcestershire's smallest village and the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb by Max Hunt July 3rd: An Archdeacon’s view on the buildings which have influenced him by Chris Liley August: PHHS Outing (To be arranged) September 4th: George Cadbury and the Bournville Village Trust by Duncan Cadbury October 2nd : Imposters in History by Ann Lyon November 6th: Worcestershire's Timber Framed Buildings by Stephen Price December 4th: Christmas Quiz and Social 2026 January: New Year Lunch (date and venue to be arranged) February 5th: Saving Worcestershire's Archives by Chris Wilkinson March 5th: AGM plus guest speaker COMING SOON!! The Princes In The Tower - June 2026 by Max Keen Meetings will be at the new time of 7 pm at The Conference Room, Pershore Library, Church Street, Pershore. Entrance to the conference room is at the rear of Pershore Library and there is parking available.