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:The Society was founded in 1870 and our first inaugural lecture was held on November 10th of that year. Since the outset, the Society has been affiliated to the [http://www.bmi.org.uk Birmingham and Midland Institute]. It later became the Birmingham Archaeological Society but with the publication of its centenary volume No. 84 (1967-70) it became known as the Birmingham and Warwickshire Archaeological Society (BWAS). The Society aims to support and raise the profile of the region's archaeological heritage, providing a monthly lecture series, annual transactions and many other benefits to members. | :The Society was founded in 1870 and our first inaugural lecture was held on November 10th of that year. Since the outset, the Society has been affiliated to the [http://www.bmi.org.uk Birmingham and Midland Institute]. It later became the Birmingham Archaeological Society but with the publication of its centenary volume No. 84 (1967-70) it became known as the Birmingham and Warwickshire Archaeological Society (BWAS). The Society aims to support and raise the profile of the region's archaeological heritage, providing a monthly lecture series, annual transactions and many other benefits to members. | ||
'''Brandon Bretford & Wolston History Group'''<br>Brandon Club<br>Main St<br>Brandon<br>Coventry, Warwickshire CV8 3HW UK<br> | |||
Telephone: 02476 543404<br>Email: [mailto:chairperson@bbw-history-group.co.uk chairperson@bbw-history-group.co.uk]<br> | |||
Website: [https://www.bbw-history-group.co.uk/ Brandon Bretford & Wolston History Group] | |||
:We research and document the history of people and places of interest in the three villages. We aim to provide new opportunities for local people to celebrate and enjoy their local heritage and encourage pride in the areas in which we live. | |||
'''Compton & District Historical Society'''<br>Telephone: 01608 684553<br>Email: [mailto:janettreadaway@aol.com janettreadaway@aol.com]<br> | '''Compton & District Historical Society'''<br>Telephone: 01608 684553<br>Email: [mailto:janettreadaway@aol.com janettreadaway@aol.com]<br> | ||