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History Day at Harvington Hall – 3 May 2022

Posted on March 24, 2022 by vburke44

The Birmingham Diocese History and Archives Commission is organising a History Day to be held at Harvington Hall, Kidderminster, DY10 4LR on 3rd May 2022. Harvington Hall is famed for its priest holes. This link will bring you to the page … Continue reading →

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Visit to Oulton Abbey, Wednesday 18 August 2021

Posted on July 19, 2021 by vburke44

We are delighted to be able to begin a programme of visiting again. We hope you will join us on our forthcoming visit to Oulton Abbey in Staffordshire. Please CLICK HERE for the booking form for the visit plus the lunch menu at … Continue reading →

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Henry I and His Abbey by Lindsay Mullaney

Posted on November 9, 2020 by vburke44

Members may be interested in the latest publication from Lindsay Mullaney on Henry 1 and Reading Abbey – details attached. Anyone who may in the past have attended talks/presentations by John and Lindsay Mullaney will know that they can look … Continue reading →

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Sacred Heart, Aston, Birmingham

Posted on March 12, 2018 by vburke44

The Society had a very enjoyable visit, hosted by Fr Stephen Pimlott, to his two churches – St Joseph’s Nechells and the Sacred Heart Aston – on 7 March. The interior decoration of the Sacred Heart is stunning and members … Continue reading →

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The Building of the Fortress

Posted on February 15, 2018 by vburke44

English Town Catholics – from the Relief Acts to the Restoration of the Hierarchy.                On Saturday October 13, 2018, at Newman University there will be a meeting of historians working in this field. … Continue reading →

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Midland Martyrs, 1580-1680

Posted on February 15, 2018 by vburke44

Wednesday 28 February, 2018, at 2.00 p.m in the Great Chamber at Harvington Hall, Kidderminster. Archdiocese of Birmingham Historical Commission invites you to the launch of Midland Martyrs by Michael Hodgetts. R.S.V.P. by Wednesday 21 February to jjs_lspa@btinternet.com

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