Herefordshire Histories Festival Events
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EARLY MAY
1940s TEA DANCE WITH MONMOUTH BIG BAND
4 May 2025, Ross-on-Wye A part of Ross Town’s VE Day celebrations.
TALK: VE DAY IN HEREFORD 1945
8 May 2025, Hereford a richly illustrated talk by Derek Foxton on Hereford VE Day, 1945
1940s TEA DANCE WITH MONMOUTH BIG BAND
Sunday 4 May 2025, 2.00pm, St Mary's Church, Ross-on-Wye Come and jive the afternoon away as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. This event is organised by St Mary's Church, The Friends of St Mary's and Ross Royal British Legion. Ticketing arrangements will...
TALK: VE DAY IN HEREFORD 1945
Thursday 8 May 2025, 7.30pm, Kindle Centre, Hereford HR2 7JE A richly illustrated talk from Derek Foxton Hereford VE Day, 1945 Kindle Centre, Hereford HR2 7JE
SATURDAY 10 MAY
WEOBLEY MUSEUM – EXTENDED OPENING DURING FESTIVAL
Saturday 10 May, Sunday 11 May, Friday 17 May 2025 10.00am – 2.00pm, Weobley Museum, Back Lane, Weobley. HR4 8SA. The museum is open to the public on Monday mornings 10-1pm and Thursday afternoons 2-5pm between April and September inclusive. During Hereford Histories Festival the museum will also be open 10-2 on 10,11 and 16th May.
MOCCAS: CHURCH, ORGAN and WATER PUMP
Saturday 10 May 2025 2.00 – 5.00pm, Moccas Church. Moccas PCC, in collaboration with the Woolhope Club, is putting on an afternoon of illustrated talks and organ demo : David Whitehead on the history of Moccas Church and its newly restored organ and waterpump, Francis Chester-Master on the Moccas stained glass, Anthea Chester-Master on the Knox family during WW1, and Lyndon Eatough Smith will demonstrate the organ and waterpump, and play Elgar and the Dambusters hymn in celebration of VE day .
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10 – 17 May 2025, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring…
HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORY DAY AT HARC
10 May 2025, HARC, Rotherwas Herefordshire History Day at HARC. Herefordshire Family History Society will be hosting a history day at the HARC in Rotherwas where we will welcoming other history organisations to come along and display what they have to offer.
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 – 18 May 2025, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery.
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 – 18 May 2025, Online Herefordshire Life Through A Lens – Web based exhibition of the photographs of Derek Evans
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 – 18 May 2025, Ross-on-Wye An exhibition of photographs of Ross buildings 50 years ago.
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 – 18 May 2025, Wellington Church & Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote.
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 – 18 May 2025, Sellack A circular walk celebrating the men of Sellack who died in WWI and WW2.
ROWDEN ABBEY OPEN HOUSE TOURS
10, 11, 12 May 2025, Rowden Abbey IRowden Abbey Open House Tours
WATER IN WELLINGTON
10 May 2025, Wellington Church In Wellington, water has been harnessed for irrigation and domestic use for centuries. View the remaining evidence of how forebears worked with water.
GUIDED WALKS OF HISTORIC LEOMINSTER
10, 14, 17 May Leominster Three opportunities this week to join a 90 minute guided walk of Leominster Town Centre
DINEDOR HERITAGE GROUP
Saturday 10 May, Mon – Fri 2025 1000am – 4.00pm, Rotherwas Chapel. A board display showing various aspects of Dinedor Village and Surroundings.
CLODOCK MILL OPEN DAYS
10 & 11 May 2025, Clodock Mill, Longtown Visit a working Herefordshire watermill
HEREFORD FRIENDS HISTORY SYMPOSIUM
10 – 13 May 2025, Friends meeting House, Hereford Various events
IRON AGE HILLFORT
10 May 2025, Eaton Camp Eaton Camp Historical Society will host an event on the promontory hillfort at the confluence of the Cage Brook and River Wye.
FROM WALTERSTONE TO NEW YORK
Sat 10th, Sun 11th, Sat 17th, Sun 18th 2025 12.00 to 4.00pm, St Mary’s Church, Walterstone, HR2 0DX . From Walterstone to New York. Telling the story of orphan David Price and his childhood leading up to his emigration to the USA in 1842 and what happened afterwards.
WEOBLEY MUSEUM – EXTENDED OPENING DURING FESTIVAL
Saturday 10 May - Sunday 11 May - Fri 16 May 2025 10.00 - 2.00pm. Weobley Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and architecture of this lovely black and white village. Special displays in 2025 will include a wall panel commemorating VE Day and...
MOCCAS: CHURCH, ORGAN and WATER PUMP
Saturday 10 May 2025 2.00 - 5.00pm, Moccas Church. Moccas PCC, in collaboration with the Woolhope Club, is putting on an afternoon of illustrated talks and organ demo : David Whitehead on the history of Moccas Church and its newly restored organ and waterpump, Francis...
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 May, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring... The Woolhope Club has published research on the county since 1852 in their...
HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORY DAY AT HARC
Sat 10th May 2025, 10am - 4pm, HARC, Rotherwas History Day at HARC. Herefordshire Family History Society will be hosting a history day at the HARC in Rotherwas where we will welcoming other history organisations to come along and display what they have to offer. We...
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 - 18 May, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery. Wigmore church was built by the Normans, enhanced by the mighty Mortimers in the 13th and 14th centuries, the...
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 - 18 May, Online exhibition 130+ oral history video interviews, four full-length documentaries packed with interviews, archive films and photographs. And much more! Catcher Media's free website contains video, photographic and educational content relating to...
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 - 18 May, Ross-on-Wye A free exhibition of archive photographs. John Gabb and Derek Preece captured many buildings in the town for a publication that Ross Civic Society issued in 1977. Collectively they represent a fascinating snapshot of the town 50 years ago....
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 - 18 May 2025, Wellington Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote. The village dovecote at Stocks Yard is a listed building, dating from the 18th century....
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 - 18 May 2025, Sellack Almost 20 men are listed on Sellack’s war memorial. The Sellack War Memorial Trail remembers them. The route, mostly following the Herefordshire Trail, runs from Sellack footbridge and the church up to Picts Cross and Upper Grove Common where...
ROWDEN ABBEY OPEN HOUSE TOURS
Sat 10, Sun 11, Mon 12 May 2025, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Rowden Abbey Winslow An historic Arts & Crafts private residence Rowden Abbey Country House was built in 1881 and designed by the prominent architect Robert Douglas. It is a stunning example of a period Arts &...
SUNDAY 11 MAY
WEOBLEY MUSEUM – EXTENDED OPENING DURING FESTIVAL
Saturday 10 May, Sunday 11 May, Friday 17 May 2025 10.00am – 2.00pm, Weobley Museum, Back Lane, Weobley. HR4 8SA. The museum is open to the public on Monday mornings 10-1pm and Thursday afternoons 2-5pm between April and September inclusive. During Hereford Histories Festival the museum will also be open 10-2 on 10,11 and 16th May.
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 – 18 May 2025, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery.
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 – 18 May 2025, Online Herefordshire Life Through A Lens – Web based exhibition of the photographs of Derek Evans
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 – 18 May 2025, Ross-on-Wye An exhibition of photographs of Ross buildings 50 years ago.
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 – 18 May 2025, Wellington Church & Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote.
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 – 18 May 2025, Sellack A circular walk celebrating the men of Sellack who died in WWI and WW2.
ROWDEN ABBEY OPEN HOUSE TOURS
10, 11, 12 May 2025, Rowden Abbey IRowden Abbey Open House Tours
DINEDOR HERITAGE GROUP
Saturday 10 May, Mon – Fri 2025 1000am – 4.00pm, Rotherwas Chapel. A board display showing various aspects of Dinedor Village and Surroundings.
CLODOCK MILL OPEN DAYS
10 & 11 May 2025, Clodock Mill, Longtown Visit a working Herefordshire watermill
HEREFORD FRIENDS HISTORY SYMPOSIUM
10 – 13 May 2025, Friends meeting House, Hereford Various events
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Approximately 90 minutes..
HISTORY OF WYTHALL ESTATE
Sunday 11th May 12 noon – 6pm, Wednesday 14th May 12 noon – 6pm & Sunday 18th May 12 noon – 6pm. Built in 1520 Wythall Manor has never been sold, remaining in the same family for over 500 years. Current custodians Jamie, his son Angus, sister Anthea and her husband Frank will be on hand throughout the day to talk you through Wythall’s remarkable history and the estate’s more recent diversification into English wine. Wythall Estate Vineyard. HR9 5SD
FROM WALTERSTONE TO NEW YORK
Sat 10th, Sun 11th, Sat 17th, Sun 18th 2025 12.00 to 4.00pm, St Mary’s Church, Walterstone, HR2 0DX . From Walterstone to New York. Telling the story of orphan David Price and his childhood leading up to his emigration to the USA in 1842 and what happened afterwards.
GUIDED TOURS OF GARWAY TEMPLAR CHURCH
Sunday 11 – Sunday 18 May 2025, Guided tours of Garway Templar Church
WEOBLEY MUSEUM – EXTENDED OPENING DURING FESTIVAL
Saturday 10 May - Sunday 11 May - Fri 16 May 2025 10.00 - 2.00pm. Weobley Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and architecture of this lovely black and white village. Special displays in 2025 will include a wall panel commemorating VE Day and...
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 - 18 May, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery. Wigmore church was built by the Normans, enhanced by the mighty Mortimers in the 13th and 14th centuries, the...
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 - 18 May, Online exhibition 130+ oral history video interviews, four full-length documentaries packed with interviews, archive films and photographs. And much more! Catcher Media's free website contains video, photographic and educational content relating to...
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 - 18 May, Ross-on-Wye A free exhibition of archive photographs. John Gabb and Derek Preece captured many buildings in the town for a publication that Ross Civic Society issued in 1977. Collectively they represent a fascinating snapshot of the town 50 years ago....
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 - 18 May 2025, Wellington Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote. The village dovecote at Stocks Yard is a listed building, dating from the 18th century....
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 - 18 May 2025, Sellack Almost 20 men are listed on Sellack’s war memorial. The Sellack War Memorial Trail remembers them. The route, mostly following the Herefordshire Trail, runs from Sellack footbridge and the church up to Picts Cross and Upper Grove Common where...
ROWDEN ABBEY OPEN HOUSE TOURS
Sat 10, Sun 11, Mon 12 May 2025, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Rowden Abbey Winslow An historic Arts & Crafts private residence Rowden Abbey Country House was built in 1881 and designed by the prominent architect Robert Douglas. It is a stunning example of a period Arts &...
DINEDOR HERITAGE GROUP
Dinedor Heritage GroupDisplay at RotherwasChapel We shall be available while the chapel is open.Display boards will show various aspects of Dinedor Village and Surroundings Â
CLODOCK MILL OPEN DAYS
10 & 11 May, 2pm - 5pm, Clodock Mill Several traditional watermills across Herefordshire will be open to visitors on National Mills Weekend, 10th and 11th May. All being well, Clodock Mill on the River Monnow will be grinding corn each afternoon. Refreshments and...
HEREFORD FRIENDS HISTORY SYMPOSIUM
10 - 13 May, Friends meeting House, Hereford Four days of events held at the Friends Meeting House (Quakers) in Hereford, with collaborating partners from around the county. Details to follow. Friends Meeting House, 21 King St, Hereford HR4 9BX
MONDAY 12 MAY
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 – 18 May 2025, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery.
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 – 18 May 2025, Online Herefordshire Life Through A Lens – Web based exhibition of the photographs of Derek Evans
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 – 18 May 2025, Ross-on-Wye An exhibition of photographs of Ross buildings 50 years ago.
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 – 18 May 2025, Wellington Church & Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote.
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 – 18 May 2025, Sellack A circular walk celebrating the men of Sellack who died in WWI and WW2.
ROWDEN ABBEY OPEN HOUSE TOURS
10, 11, 12 May 2025, Rowden Abbey IRowden Abbey Open House Tours
DINEDOR HERITAGE GROUP
Saturday 10 May, Mon – Fri 2025 1000am – 4.00pm, Rotherwas Chapel. A board display showing various aspects of Dinedor Village and Surroundings.
HEREFORD FRIENDS HISTORY SYMPOSIUM
10 – 13 May 2025, Friends meeting House, Hereford Various events
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Approximately 90 minutes..
BRIAN HATTON TALK BY ROBIN THORNDYKE – BREINTON HISTORY GROUP
Monday 12 May 2025 7.30pm, Breinton Village Hall. Robin Thorndyke will be presenting an illustrated talk on the work of the much admired local young artist Brian Hatton(1887-1916). .
GUIDED TOURS OF GARWAY TEMPLAR CHURCH
Sunday 11 – Sunday 18 May 2025, Guided tours of Garway Templar Church
THE HEREFORDSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY MUSEUM
Monday 12 – Friday 16 May 2025, The Museum tells the story of the The Herefordshire Light Infantry, The Herefordshire Regiment and The Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers.
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 - 18 May, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery. Wigmore church was built by the Normans, enhanced by the mighty Mortimers in the 13th and 14th centuries, the...
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 - 18 May, Online exhibition 130+ oral history video interviews, four full-length documentaries packed with interviews, archive films and photographs. And much more! Catcher Media's free website contains video, photographic and educational content relating to...
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 - 18 May, Ross-on-Wye A free exhibition of archive photographs. John Gabb and Derek Preece captured many buildings in the town for a publication that Ross Civic Society issued in 1977. Collectively they represent a fascinating snapshot of the town 50 years ago....
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 - 18 May 2025, Wellington Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote. The village dovecote at Stocks Yard is a listed building, dating from the 18th century....
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 - 18 May 2025, Sellack Almost 20 men are listed on Sellack’s war memorial. The Sellack War Memorial Trail remembers them. The route, mostly following the Herefordshire Trail, runs from Sellack footbridge and the church up to Picts Cross and Upper Grove Common where...
ROWDEN ABBEY OPEN HOUSE TOURS
Sat 10, Sun 11, Mon 12 May 2025, 10.00am - 4.00pm, Rowden Abbey Winslow An historic Arts & Crafts private residence Rowden Abbey Country House was built in 1881 and designed by the prominent architect Robert Douglas. It is a stunning example of a period Arts &...
DINEDOR HERITAGE GROUP
Dinedor Heritage GroupDisplay at RotherwasChapel We shall be available while the chapel is open.Display boards will show various aspects of Dinedor Village and Surroundings Â
HEREFORD FRIENDS HISTORY SYMPOSIUM
10 - 13 May, Friends meeting House, Hereford Four days of events held at the Friends Meeting House (Quakers) in Hereford, with collaborating partners from around the county. Details to follow. Friends Meeting House, 21 King St, Hereford HR4 9BX
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. Approximately 90 minutes. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Our city’s key location on the Wye and the Welsh border has created a remarkable history, from its Saxon origins and Norman expansion, through...
BRIAN HATTON TALK BY ROBIN THORNDYKE – BREINTON HISTORY GROUP
Monday 12 May 7-30pm,Breinton Village Hall Monday 12th May, in Breinton Village Hall at 7.30pm, Robin Thorndyke will be presenting an illustrated talk on the work of the much admired local young artist Brian Hatton(1887-1916). "The Harrow and The Plough" celebrates...
TUESDAY 13 MAY
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10 – 17 May 2025, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring…
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 – 18 May 2025, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery.
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 – 18 May 2025, Online Herefordshire Life Through A Lens – Web based exhibition of the photographs of Derek Evans
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 – 18 May 2025, Ross-on-Wye An exhibition of photographs of Ross buildings 50 years ago.
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 – 18 May 2025, Wellington Church & Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote.
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 – 18 May 2025, Sellack A circular walk celebrating the men of Sellack who died in WWI and WW2.
DINEDOR HERITAGE GROUP
Saturday 10 May, Mon – Fri 2025 1000am – 4.00pm, Rotherwas Chapel. A board display showing various aspects of Dinedor Village and Surroundings.
HEREFORD FRIENDS HISTORY SYMPOSIUM
10 – 13 May 2025, Friends meeting House, Hereford Various events
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Approximately 90 minutes..
GUIDED TOURS OF GARWAY TEMPLAR CHURCH
Sunday 11 – Sunday 18 May 2025, Guided tours of Garway Templar Church
THE HEREFORDSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY MUSEUM
Monday 12 – Friday 16 May 2025, The Museum tells the story of the The Herefordshire Light Infantry, The Herefordshire Regiment and The Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers.
ARTISAN ART IN HEREFORDSHIRE
Tuesday 13 May 2025, Dr. Kathryn Davies ‘Artisan Art in Herefordshire: Insights into early modern, everyday life’
WW2 EXHIBITION
Tuesday 13, Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 May 2025 between 10.30 and 3.30 WW2 Exhibition of a private collection of British Second World War vehicles and equipment including weapons and uniforms, as part of our Living History group displays.
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 May, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring... The Woolhope Club has published research on the county since 1852 in their...
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 - 18 May, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery. Wigmore church was built by the Normans, enhanced by the mighty Mortimers in the 13th and 14th centuries, the...
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 - 18 May, Online exhibition 130+ oral history video interviews, four full-length documentaries packed with interviews, archive films and photographs. And much more! Catcher Media's free website contains video, photographic and educational content relating to...
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 - 18 May, Ross-on-Wye A free exhibition of archive photographs. John Gabb and Derek Preece captured many buildings in the town for a publication that Ross Civic Society issued in 1977. Collectively they represent a fascinating snapshot of the town 50 years ago....
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 - 18 May 2025, Wellington Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote. The village dovecote at Stocks Yard is a listed building, dating from the 18th century....
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 - 18 May 2025, Sellack Almost 20 men are listed on Sellack’s war memorial. The Sellack War Memorial Trail remembers them. The route, mostly following the Herefordshire Trail, runs from Sellack footbridge and the church up to Picts Cross and Upper Grove Common where...
DINEDOR HERITAGE GROUP
Dinedor Heritage GroupDisplay at RotherwasChapel We shall be available while the chapel is open.Display boards will show various aspects of Dinedor Village and Surroundings Â
HEREFORD FRIENDS HISTORY SYMPOSIUM
10 - 13 May, Friends meeting House, Hereford Four days of events held at the Friends Meeting House (Quakers) in Hereford, with collaborating partners from around the county. Details to follow. Friends Meeting House, 21 King St, Hereford HR4 9BX
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. Approximately 90 minutes. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Our city’s key location on the Wye and the Welsh border has created a remarkable history, from its Saxon origins and Norman expansion, through...
GUIDED TOURS OF GARWAY TEMPLAR CHURCH
Sun 11 - Sun 18 May, Garway Church Templar Church established in 1180 following a gift of land by Henry II. Round foundations can still be seen. Friends of Garway Church and Garway Heritage Group will be giving tours of the Church during Herefordshire Histories week....
WEDNESDAY 14 MAY
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10 – 17 May 2025, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring…
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 – 18 May 2025, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery.
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 – 18 May 2025, Online Herefordshire Life Through A Lens – Web based exhibition of the photographs of Derek Evans
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 – 18 May 2025, Ross-on-Wye An exhibition of photographs of Ross buildings 50 years ago.
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 – 18 May 2025, Wellington Church & Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote.
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 – 18 May 2025, Sellack A circular walk celebrating the men of Sellack who died in WWI and WW2.
GUIDED WALKS OF HISTORIC LEOMINSTER
10, 14, 17 May Leominster Three opportunities this week to join a 90 minute guided walk of Leominster Town Centre
DINEDOR HERITAGE GROUP
Saturday 10 May, Mon – Fri 2025 1000am – 4.00pm, Rotherwas Chapel. A board display showing various aspects of Dinedor Village and Surroundings.
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Approximately 90 minutes..
HISTORY OF WYTHALL ESTATE
Sunday 11th May 12 noon – 6pm, Wednesday 14th May 12 noon – 6pm & Sunday 18th May 12 noon – 6pm. Built in 1520 Wythall Manor has never been sold, remaining in the same family for over 500 years. Current custodians Jamie, his son Angus, sister Anthea and her husband Frank will be on hand throughout the day to talk you through Wythall’s remarkable history and the estate’s more recent diversification into English wine. Wythall Estate Vineyard. HR9 5SD
GUIDED TOURS OF GARWAY TEMPLAR CHURCH
Sunday 11 – Sunday 18 May 2025, Guided tours of Garway Templar Church
THE HEREFORDSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY MUSEUM
Monday 12 – Friday 16 May 2025, The Museum tells the story of the The Herefordshire Light Infantry, The Herefordshire Regiment and The Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers.
WW2 EXHIBITION
Tuesday 13, Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 May 2025 between 10.30 and 3.30 WW2 Exhibition of a private collection of British Second World War vehicles and equipment including weapons and uniforms, as part of our Living History group displays.
BOAT LANE, WALFORD – GUIDED WALK
Wednesday 14 May, 2.30 Join local historian, Heather Hurley for a walk along this little known lane. The walk begins at Hom Chapel
CHURCHES: CONNECTING WITH THE PAST
Wednesday 14 May 2025, Churches: Connecting with the Past An illustrated talk by John Handby.
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 May, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring... The Woolhope Club has published research on the county since 1852 in their...
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 - 18 May, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery. Wigmore church was built by the Normans, enhanced by the mighty Mortimers in the 13th and 14th centuries, the...
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 - 18 May, Online exhibition 130+ oral history video interviews, four full-length documentaries packed with interviews, archive films and photographs. And much more! Catcher Media's free website contains video, photographic and educational content relating to...
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 - 18 May, Ross-on-Wye A free exhibition of archive photographs. John Gabb and Derek Preece captured many buildings in the town for a publication that Ross Civic Society issued in 1977. Collectively they represent a fascinating snapshot of the town 50 years ago....
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 - 18 May 2025, Wellington Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote. The village dovecote at Stocks Yard is a listed building, dating from the 18th century....
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 - 18 May 2025, Sellack Almost 20 men are listed on Sellack’s war memorial. The Sellack War Memorial Trail remembers them. The route, mostly following the Herefordshire Trail, runs from Sellack footbridge and the church up to Picts Cross and Upper Grove Common where...
GUIDED WALKS OF HISTORIC LEOMINSTER
10, 14, 17 May 2025, Leominster Information Centre There will be three opportunities this week to join a 90 minute guided walk of Leominster Town Centre Leominster Heritage Guides invite you to join one of their experienced volunteer guides on a fascinating walk...
DINEDOR HERITAGE GROUP
Dinedor Heritage GroupDisplay at RotherwasChapel We shall be available while the chapel is open.Display boards will show various aspects of Dinedor Village and Surroundings Â
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. Approximately 90 minutes. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Our city’s key location on the Wye and the Welsh border has created a remarkable history, from its Saxon origins and Norman expansion, through...
HISTORY OF WYTHALL ESTATE
Sunday 11th May 12 noon - 6pm, Wednesday 14th May 12 noon - 6pm & Sunday 18th May 12 noon - 6pm. Wythall Manor. HR9 5SD Built in 1520 Wythall Manor has never been sold, remaining in the same family for over 500 years. Current custodians Jamie, his son Angus,...
THURSDAY 15 MAY
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10 – 17 May 2025, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring…
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 – 18 May 2025, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery.
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 – 18 May 2025, Online Herefordshire Life Through A Lens – Web based exhibition of the photographs of Derek Evans
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 – 18 May 2025, Ross-on-Wye An exhibition of photographs of Ross buildings 50 years ago.
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 – 18 May 2025, Wellington Church & Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote.
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 – 18 May 2025, Sellack A circular walk celebrating the men of Sellack who died in WWI and WW2.
DINEDOR HERITAGE GROUP
Saturday 10 May, Mon – Fri 2025 1000am – 4.00pm, Rotherwas Chapel. A board display showing various aspects of Dinedor Village and Surroundings.
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Approximately 90 minutes..
GUIDED TOURS OF GARWAY TEMPLAR CHURCH
Sunday 11 – Sunday 18 May 2025, Guided tours of Garway Templar Church
THE HEREFORDSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY MUSEUM
Monday 12 – Friday 16 May 2025, The Museum tells the story of the The Herefordshire Light Infantry, The Herefordshire Regiment and The Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers.
WW2 EXHIBITION
Tuesday 13, Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 May 2025 between 10.30 and 3.30 WW2 Exhibition of a private collection of British Second World War vehicles and equipment including weapons and uniforms, as part of our Living History group displays.
HEREFORD & GLOUCESTER CANAL TRUST
Thursday 15 May 2025 10.00am – 4.00pm, Yarkhill Village Hall. Find out all about the Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Canal.
QUACKS & QUACKERY
Thursday 15 May 2025, 7.00pm. The Master’s House, Ledbury. Catch this talk by former pharmacist, Celia G Kellett MA.
DORE ABBEY GUIDED TOURS
11.15 am on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th May at £4 per person. Come and visit Dore Abbey, one of the finest Cistercian survivals set in Herefordshire’s Golden Valley with a guided tour.
ST DUBRICIUS IN THE MARCHES
Thursday 15 May, St. Dubricius and his influence on the corner of the Welsh Marches – A talk by The Revd Preb Dr C K W Moore
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 May, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring... The Woolhope Club has published research on the county since 1852 in their...
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 - 18 May, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery. Wigmore church was built by the Normans, enhanced by the mighty Mortimers in the 13th and 14th centuries, the...
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 - 18 May, Online exhibition 130+ oral history video interviews, four full-length documentaries packed with interviews, archive films and photographs. And much more! Catcher Media's free website contains video, photographic and educational content relating to...
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 - 18 May, Ross-on-Wye A free exhibition of archive photographs. John Gabb and Derek Preece captured many buildings in the town for a publication that Ross Civic Society issued in 1977. Collectively they represent a fascinating snapshot of the town 50 years ago....
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 - 18 May 2025, Wellington Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote. The village dovecote at Stocks Yard is a listed building, dating from the 18th century....
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 - 18 May 2025, Sellack Almost 20 men are listed on Sellack’s war memorial. The Sellack War Memorial Trail remembers them. The route, mostly following the Herefordshire Trail, runs from Sellack footbridge and the church up to Picts Cross and Upper Grove Common where...
DINEDOR HERITAGE GROUP
Dinedor Heritage GroupDisplay at RotherwasChapel We shall be available while the chapel is open.Display boards will show various aspects of Dinedor Village and Surroundings Â
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. Approximately 90 minutes. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Our city’s key location on the Wye and the Welsh border has created a remarkable history, from its Saxon origins and Norman expansion, through...
GUIDED TOURS OF GARWAY TEMPLAR CHURCH
Sun 11 - Sun 18 May, Garway Church Templar Church established in 1180 following a gift of land by Henry II. Round foundations can still be seen. Friends of Garway Church and Garway Heritage Group will be giving tours of the Church during Herefordshire Histories week....
THE HEREFORDSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY MUSEUM
Mon 12 - Fri 16 May, 12.30 - 3.00pm. The Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum The Museum tells the story of the The Herefordshire Light Infantry, The Herefordshire Regiment and The Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers. Admission is free Suvla Barracks, Harold St, Hereford,...
FRIDAY 16 MAY
WEOBLEY MUSEUM – EXTENDED OPENING DURING FESTIVAL
Saturday 10 May, Sunday 11 May, Friday 17 May 2025 10.00am – 2.00pm, Weobley Museum, Back Lane, Weobley. HR4 8SA. The museum is open to the public on Monday mornings 10-1pm and Thursday afternoons 2-5pm between April and September inclusive. During Hereford Histories Festival the museum will also be open 10-2 on 10,11 and 16th May.
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10 – 17 May 2025, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring…
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 – 18 May 2025, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery.
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 – 18 May 2025, Online Herefordshire Life Through A Lens – Web based exhibition of the photographs of Derek Evans
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 – 18 May 2025, Ross-on-Wye An exhibition of photographs of Ross buildings 50 years ago.
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 – 18 May 2025, Wellington Church & Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote.
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 – 18 May 2025, Sellack A circular walk celebrating the men of Sellack who died in WWI and WW2.
DINEDOR HERITAGE GROUP
Saturday 10 May, Mon – Fri 2025 1000am – 4.00pm, Rotherwas Chapel. A board display showing various aspects of Dinedor Village and Surroundings.
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Approximately 90 minutes..
GUIDED TOURS OF GARWAY TEMPLAR CHURCH
Sunday 11 – Sunday 18 May 2025, Guided tours of Garway Templar Church
THE HEREFORDSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY MUSEUM
Monday 12 – Friday 16 May 2025, The Museum tells the story of the The Herefordshire Light Infantry, The Herefordshire Regiment and The Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers.
DORE ABBEY GUIDED TOURS
11.15 am on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th May at £4 per person. Come and visit Dore Abbey, one of the finest Cistercian survivals set in Herefordshire’s Golden Valley with a guided tour.
A HISTORY OF VINE HOUSE, LEDBURY
Friday 16 May, 7.30pm Burgage Hall Ledbury A talk by Wendy Hill for Ledbury Civic Society on the History of Vine House and the Development of New Street.
A GUIDED WALK AT SNODHILL CASTLE
Friday 16 May, 10.30am Snodhill Castle Discover Snodhill Castle’s historic lands on a guided walk with a local historian. Uncover the rich stories of this remarkable estate.
SNODHILL CASTLE – SHARE THE DISCOVERY
Friday 16 May 11am & 2pm Snodhill Castle Join Garry Crook, castleologist & Chair of the Snodhill Castle Preservation Trust for a tour of the castle and its fortified site.
BELGIAN REFUGEES IN HEREFORDSHIRE
Friday 16 May 2025, 7.00pm Much Marcle Church A talk by Jennifer Harrison ‘Belgian refugees – the Herefordshire Connection’.
TALK BY JESSE NORMAN MP
Friday 16 May 2025, Kindle Centre A talk by Jesse Norman – subject to be announced
SNODHILL SECRETS
Friday 16 May 2025, Snodhill Secrets Discover historic Snodhill Castle on a guided walk with a local historian.
WEOBLEY MUSEUM – EXTENDED OPENING DURING FESTIVAL
Saturday 10 May - Sunday 11 May - Fri 16 May 2025 10.00 - 2.00pm. Weobley Museum offers a fascinating glimpse into the history and architecture of this lovely black and white village. Special displays in 2025 will include a wall panel commemorating VE Day and...
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 May, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring... The Woolhope Club has published research on the county since 1852 in their...
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 - 18 May, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery. Wigmore church was built by the Normans, enhanced by the mighty Mortimers in the 13th and 14th centuries, the...
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 - 18 May, Online exhibition 130+ oral history video interviews, four full-length documentaries packed with interviews, archive films and photographs. And much more! Catcher Media's free website contains video, photographic and educational content relating to...
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 - 18 May, Ross-on-Wye A free exhibition of archive photographs. John Gabb and Derek Preece captured many buildings in the town for a publication that Ross Civic Society issued in 1977. Collectively they represent a fascinating snapshot of the town 50 years ago....
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 - 18 May 2025, Wellington Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote. The village dovecote at Stocks Yard is a listed building, dating from the 18th century....
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 - 18 May 2025, Sellack Almost 20 men are listed on Sellack’s war memorial. The Sellack War Memorial Trail remembers them. The route, mostly following the Herefordshire Trail, runs from Sellack footbridge and the church up to Picts Cross and Upper Grove Common where...
DINEDOR HERITAGE GROUP
Dinedor Heritage GroupDisplay at RotherwasChapel We shall be available while the chapel is open.Display boards will show various aspects of Dinedor Village and Surroundings Â
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. Approximately 90 minutes. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Our city’s key location on the Wye and the Welsh border has created a remarkable history, from its Saxon origins and Norman expansion, through...
GUIDED TOURS OF GARWAY TEMPLAR CHURCH
Sun 11 - Sun 18 May, Garway Church Templar Church established in 1180 following a gift of land by Henry II. Round foundations can still be seen. Friends of Garway Church and Garway Heritage Group will be giving tours of the Church during Herefordshire Histories week....
SATURDAY 17 MAY
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10 – 17 May 2025, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring…
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 – 18 May 2025, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery.
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 – 18 May 2025, Online Herefordshire Life Through A Lens – Web based exhibition of the photographs of Derek Evans
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 – 18 May 2025, Ross-on-Wye An exhibition of photographs of Ross buildings 50 years ago.
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 – 18 May 2025, Wellington Church & Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote.
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 – 18 May 2025, Sellack A circular walk celebrating the men of Sellack who died in WWI and WW2.
GUIDED WALKS OF HISTORIC LEOMINSTER
10, 14, 17 May Leominster Three opportunities this week to join a 90 minute guided walk of Leominster Town Centre
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Approximately 90 minutes..
FROM WALTERSTONE TO NEW YORK
Sat 10th, Sun 11th, Sat 17th, Sun 18th 2025 12.00 to 4.00pm, St Mary’s Church, Walterstone, HR2 0DX . From Walterstone to New York. Telling the story of orphan David Price and his childhood leading up to his emigration to the USA in 1842 and what happened afterwards.
THE EARLY CHURCH IN HEREFORDSHIRE
Saturday 17 May 2025, 2.30pm, St. George’s Church, Orleton. Prof. Keith Ray will speak about ‘The Early Church in Herefordshire: Twenty Five Years On.’
DYNASTY OF DESTINY, 1066 – 1485
Saturday 17 May 2025, Ludlow Methodist Church, all day. Mortimer History Society’s annual ‘Spring Conference’ about the Mortimer family.
COLWALL’S HOME FRONT
Saturday 17 May 2025 2.00 – 5.00pm, Colwall Village Hall. A celebration of what life was like in Colwall during the Second World War.
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 May, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring... The Woolhope Club has published research on the county since 1852 in their...
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 - 18 May, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery. Wigmore church was built by the Normans, enhanced by the mighty Mortimers in the 13th and 14th centuries, the...
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 - 18 May, Online exhibition 130+ oral history video interviews, four full-length documentaries packed with interviews, archive films and photographs. And much more! Catcher Media's free website contains video, photographic and educational content relating to...
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 - 18 May, Ross-on-Wye A free exhibition of archive photographs. John Gabb and Derek Preece captured many buildings in the town for a publication that Ross Civic Society issued in 1977. Collectively they represent a fascinating snapshot of the town 50 years ago....
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 - 18 May 2025, Wellington Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote. The village dovecote at Stocks Yard is a listed building, dating from the 18th century....
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 - 18 May 2025, Sellack Almost 20 men are listed on Sellack’s war memorial. The Sellack War Memorial Trail remembers them. The route, mostly following the Herefordshire Trail, runs from Sellack footbridge and the church up to Picts Cross and Upper Grove Common where...
GUIDED WALKS OF HISTORIC LEOMINSTER
10, 14, 17 May 2025, Leominster Information Centre There will be three opportunities this week to join a 90 minute guided walk of Leominster Town Centre Leominster Heritage Guides invite you to join one of their experienced volunteer guides on a fascinating walk...
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. Approximately 90 minutes. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Our city’s key location on the Wye and the Welsh border has created a remarkable history, from its Saxon origins and Norman expansion, through...
FROM WALTERSTONE TO NEW YORK
Saturday 10, Sunday 11, Saturday 17, Sunday 18 May 2025 A small exhibition in St Mary's Church Walterstone about David Price, emigration from Herefordshire and the remarkable family of Rev Theophilus Morgan, Vicar of Walterstone, who encouraged David on his big...
THE EARLY CHURCH IN HEREFORDSHIRE
Saturday 17 May 2025, 2.30pm Orleton Church Prof. Keith Ray will speak about ‘The Early Church in Herefordshire: Twenty Five Years On.’ In the year 2000, the Leominster History Study Group organised a Conference at The Priory with half a dozen invited speakers...
SUNDAY 18 MAY
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 – 18 May 2025, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery.
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 – 18 May 2025, Online Herefordshire Life Through A Lens – Web based exhibition of the photographs of Derek Evans
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 – 18 May 2025, Ross-on-Wye An exhibition of photographs of Ross buildings 50 years ago.
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 – 18 May 2025, Wellington Church & Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote.
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 – 18 May 2025, Sellack A circular walk celebrating the men of Sellack who died in WWI and WW2.
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Approximately 90 minutes..
HISTORY OF WYTHALL ESTATE
Sunday 11th May 12 noon – 6pm, Wednesday 14th May 12 noon – 6pm & Sunday 18th May 12 noon – 6pm. Built in 1520 Wythall Manor has never been sold, remaining in the same family for over 500 years. Current custodians Jamie, his son Angus, sister Anthea and her husband Frank will be on hand throughout the day to talk you through Wythall’s remarkable history and the estate’s more recent diversification into English wine. Wythall Estate Vineyard. HR9 5SD
FROM WALTERSTONE TO NEW YORK
Sat 10th, Sun 11th, Sat 17th, Sun 18th 2025 12.00 to 4.00pm, St Mary’s Church, Walterstone, HR2 0DX . From Walterstone to New York. Telling the story of orphan David Price and his childhood leading up to his emigration to the USA in 1842 and what happened afterwards.
GUIDED TOURS OF GARWAY TEMPLAR CHURCH
Sunday 11 – Sunday 18 May 2025, Guided tours of Garway Templar Church
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 - 18 May, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery. Wigmore church was built by the Normans, enhanced by the mighty Mortimers in the 13th and 14th centuries, the...
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 - 18 May, Online exhibition 130+ oral history video interviews, four full-length documentaries packed with interviews, archive films and photographs. And much more! Catcher Media's free website contains video, photographic and educational content relating to...
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 - 18 May, Ross-on-Wye A free exhibition of archive photographs. John Gabb and Derek Preece captured many buildings in the town for a publication that Ross Civic Society issued in 1977. Collectively they represent a fascinating snapshot of the town 50 years ago....
WELLINGTON DOVECOTE & HISTORY DISPLAY
10 - 18 May 2025, Wellington Dovecote A display of village history through themed photographs in the church plus the chance to step inside the 18th century octagonal dovecote. The village dovecote at Stocks Yard is a listed building, dating from the 18th century....
SELLACK WAR MEMORIAL PLAQUE TRAIL
10 - 18 May 2025, Sellack Almost 20 men are listed on Sellack’s war memorial. The Sellack War Memorial Trail remembers them. The route, mostly following the Herefordshire Trail, runs from Sellack footbridge and the church up to Picts Cross and Upper Grove Common where...
GUIDED WALKS IN HEREFORD with The Guild of Mayor’s Guides
Daily Monday to Friday at 11.30am Sunday at 2.30pm. Approximately 90 minutes. From the North porch of Hereford Cathedral. Our city’s key location on the Wye and the Welsh border has created a remarkable history, from its Saxon origins and Norman expansion, through...
HISTORY OF WYTHALL ESTATE
Sunday 11th May 12 noon - 6pm, Wednesday 14th May 12 noon - 6pm & Sunday 18th May 12 noon - 6pm. Wythall Manor. HR9 5SD Built in 1520 Wythall Manor has never been sold, remaining in the same family for over 500 years. Current custodians Jamie, his son Angus,...
FROM WALTERSTONE TO NEW YORK
Saturday 10, Sunday 11, Saturday 17, Sunday 18 May 2025 A small exhibition in St Mary's Church Walterstone about David Price, emigration from Herefordshire and the remarkable family of Rev Theophilus Morgan, Vicar of Walterstone, who encouraged David on his big...
GUIDED TOURS OF GARWAY TEMPLAR CHURCH
Sun 11 - Sun 18 May, Garway Church Templar Church established in 1180 following a gift of land by Henry II. Round foundations can still be seen. Friends of Garway Church and Garway Heritage Group will be giving tours of the Church during Herefordshire Histories week....
FULL EVENT LISTING
WEOBLEY MUSEUM – EXTENDED OPENING DURING FESTIVAL
Saturday 10 May, Sunday 11 May, Friday 17 May 2025 10.00am – 2.00pm, Weobley Museum, Back Lane, Weobley. HR4 8SA. The museum is open to the public on Monday mornings 10-1pm and Thursday afternoons 2-5pm between April and September inclusive. During Hereford Histories Festival the museum will also be open 10-2 on 10,11 and 16th May.
MOCCAS: CHURCH, ORGAN and WATER PUMP
Saturday 10 May 2025 2.00 – 5.00pm, Moccas Church. Moccas PCC, in collaboration with the Woolhope Club, is putting on an afternoon of illustrated talks and organ demo : David Whitehead on the history of Moccas Church and its newly restored organ and waterpump, Francis Chester-Master on the Moccas stained glass, Anthea Chester-Master on the Knox family during WW1, and Lyndon Eatough Smith will demonstrate the organ and waterpump, and play Elgar and the Dambusters hymn in celebration of VE day .
EXPLORE THE WOOLHOPE CLUB’S TRANSACTIONS
10 – 17 May 2025, HARC, Rotherwas An exhibition celebrating this unique treasure chest of research about Herefordshire published since 1852. Find out more and start exploring…
1940s TEA DANCE WITH MONMOUTH BIG BAND
4 May 2025, Ross-on-Wye A part of Ross Town’s VE Day celebrations.
TALK: VE DAY IN HEREFORD 1945
8 May 2025, Hereford a richly illustrated talk by Derek Foxton on Hereford VE Day, 1945
HEREFORDSHIRE HISTORY DAY AT HARC
10 May 2025, HARC, Rotherwas Herefordshire History Day at HARC. Herefordshire Family History Society will be hosting a history day at the HARC in Rotherwas where we will welcoming other history organisations to come along and display what they have to offer.
HISTORY OF WIGMORE
10 – 18 May 2025, Wigmore Church Presenting the history of our village church, adjacent castle and community through interpretation funded by the National Lottery.
HEREFORDSHIRE LIFE THROUGH A LENS
10 – 18 May 2025, Online Herefordshire Life Through A Lens – Web based exhibition of the photographs of Derek Evans
PHOTOGRAPHY: BUILDINGS OF ROSS 1975
10 – 18 May 2025, Ross-on-Wye An exhibition of photographs of Ross buildings 50 years ago.
More events very soon!