Whitworth Historical Society

Wednesday 05 March 2025
7.30pm start

Whitworth Heritage Museum
North Street
Whitworth
OL12 8RA

Details:

“Origins & Oddities of English Inn Signs” by Michael Astrop.

(note: - this will be held at the URC schoolroom)Seen by many as works of art in their own right, signs on public houses and inns in England are sometimes the subject of discussion and debate. Many are familiar such as Red Lion, White Hart and the Horse & Farrier whilst others, during and after the reign of King Henry VIII, demonstrated allegiance to the King and the protestant faith with names such as the King’s Head, The Crown etc. Michael explores these sometimes odd names and takes a look at the associated artwork.

Please note - Please check the venue for this meeting before you attend using the website link below or by contacting the Secretary. Some meetings will be held in the Hallfold URC schoolroom as it has a far greater capacity than the museum.

Whitworth Historical Society have a programme of monthly lectures, which are usually held on the first Wednesday in every month, between the months of October and June, at 7.30pm.

Visit the link below for a list of upcoming talks/lectures.

Entry fee: Free but donations welcome

Contact: Secretary
07816 911 556

http://www.whitworthhistoricalsociety.org.uk/lectures.html

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