The Bromsgrove Summer School celebrates the rich agricultural, industrial, architectural and cultural history of Bromsgrove and district.
The event runs 09-11 July and attendees may participate over one, two or all three days. Some of the courses also offer optional afternoon visits after lunch (subject to confirmation). Courses are open to both members and non-members of the Bromsgrove Society.
The Summer School will be held at Bromsgrove School, Worcester Road, in the excellently-equipped Routh Hall, with lunch in the Old Chapel. There will be a wide selection of books for sale on the history of Bromsgrove and district.
Lecture Programme
On Tuesday 9th July, Tony Condor, former Curator of the National Waterways Museum at Gloucester, will discuss The Canal World. There will be an afternoon visit (details to be confirmed). SOLD OUT
On Wednesday 10th July, Pat Tansell, former Chair of the Bromsgrove Society, will present Benjamin Sanders and Button Making in Bromsgrove, based on new findings from a recent project. There will be a visit to sites associated with button making in the afternoon.
On Thursday 11th July, local historians Jenny Townshend and Julian Hunt (authors of Bromsgrove - The Story of a Market Town) will talk on The Inns & Public Houses of Bromsgrove, which again includes findings from the latest research. There will be a town walk and visit(s) in the afternoon. SOLD OUT
Access
Free parking is available at the Worcester Road entrance to Bromsgrove School. Please note that there are some steps on the Bromsgrove School campus and at the sites of some afternoon visits. If you have mobility problems, please ask for more details.
Registration and Timings
Tea or coffee will be served as students arrive from 9.30am. Courses commence at 10.00 a.m. and there is an excellent lunch at 1.00 p.m. Speakers and students set off for the afternoon visits, using their own transport, at 2.00 p.m. and these will finish at about 4.30 p.m.
Afternoon Visits
Transport for afternoon visits will be arranged during lunch time. Offers of car spaces are much appreciated.
FAQs
How do I book tickets for the Summer School?
Please click the green 'Tickets' button at the top of the page and make your selection.
How do I claim a discount as a Bromsgrove Society member or for attending on all three days?
Four ticket types are available for each lecture:
- Full price (i.e. Non-Member attending for one or two days)
- Bromsgrove Society Member - Day Discount
- Bromsgrove Society Member - Three-day Discount
- Non-Member - Three-day Discount
Select the ticket category that applies for your booking. If attending for three days be sure to book all your courses at the same time so that we can apply the correct rates.
How do I pay?
We offer a number of payment options. Our preferred method is to pay online, using either a credit/debit card. If you wish, you may also pay by cheque: please make this payable to 'The Bromsgrove Society' and send to the organisers immediately at the address shown on your booking confirmation (which will be sent to you by email).
I don't have an email address - can I book offline?
Yes. If you do not have an email address, we are still able to accept bookings by post, using the paper booking form (available on our website or included with the Bromsgrove Society Newsletter). However, booking online makes things easier for you and for us, so if you have this option we would encourage you to do so.
Do all of the lectures have afternoon visits?
No. Certain lectures have afternoon visits, as indicated in the programme above. Where visits are offered attendance is optional and subject to your own transport arrangements. Generally, the lecturer will try to ensure that all those wishing to participate in a visit are able to do so, by arranging lifts or other shared transport.
Can I change which lectures I attend after I've booked?
If you change your mind about which lectures you wish to attend you should contact the organisers to see if it is possible to change, otherwise if you book through this site you will be charged again.
What's the refund policy?
If you are unable to attend the Summer School for any reason we will be able to refund your booking fee up to 7 days before the event. With less than 7 days notice we may need to charge all or a proportion of the fee, depending on whether we are able to re-sell your ticket.
