THE members of Cowbridge History Society have planned a free day of celebration to mark the group’s 50th birthday.
On Saturday, 16th November, the Town Hall will host a series of events from 10am to 4.30pm including a showing the film Cowbridge on Film, two talks by well-known local historians, a display of photographic and documentary material from the society’s archive, the launch of a new book and a light-hearted play on the history of Cowbridge – all accompanied by tea and cakes.
Timetable of events:
10:30am to 11:15am: First showing of “Cowbridge on Film” using archival footage.
11:30am to 12:30pm: GRAHAM LOVELUCK-EDWARDS, author, columnist and broadcaster will talk on “Cowbridge and the Missing Roman Fort”.
12:40pm to approx. 1:00pm: A light-hearted look at the History of Cowbridge by DICK BUSWELL, author, performed by PETER KNAPP and GEOFF GRIST from CADS with a multitude of hats.
2:00pm to 3:00pm: MARTIN JOHNES, Professor of Modern History at Swansea’s School of Culture and Communication, author and broadcaster will talk on “Wales and the Second World War”.
3:00pm to 3:20pm: Launch and sales of new publication Cowbridge and District 1860 to 1930 by E W MILES.
3:30pm to 4:15pm: Second Showing of “Cowbridge on Film”.
Also all day:
- Photographic exhibition of aspects of Cowbridge History over 50 years.
- Fun Quiz: “How well do you know Cowbridge?”
- Bookstall: a variety of local history books available including CHS publications.
- Refreshments will be available.
Entrance is free to all events and local people are invited to come along and learn more about the society and the history of Cowbridge and district. Anyone seeking more information will find a brief history of the society on the following website: www.cowbridgehistorysociety.org/
For more on the programme of events for the day, see below.
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