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'''Bromsgrove Branch, BMSGH'''<br>Methodist Centre<br>19 Stratford Road<br>Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 1AS UK<br>
'''Bromsgrove Branch, BMSGH'''<br>Methodist Centre<br>19 Stratford Road<br>Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B60 1AS UK<br>
Website: [http://www.bromsgrovebmsgh.co.uk/cms/index.php Bromsgrove Branch, BMSGH]
Email: [mailto:chair@bromsgrovebmsgh.co.uk chair@bromsgrovebmsgh.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.bromsgrovebmsgh.co.uk/cms/index.php Bromsgrove Branch, BMSGH]


:Welcome to the Midland Ancestors group covering Bromsgrove and surrounding areas of north Worcestershire from Kidderminster to Kings Norton and Redditch. This site also co-hosts the Stourbridge Branch of Midland Ancestors (formerly BMSGH).
:Welcome to the Midland Ancestors group covering Bromsgrove and surrounding areas of north Worcestershire from Kidderminster to Kings Norton and Redditch. This site also co-hosts the Stourbridge Branch of Midland Ancestors (formerly BMSGH).
'''Chaddesley Corbett Local History Group'''<br>Chaddesley Corbett Village Hall<br>Chaddesley Corbett<br>Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY10 4QA UK<br>
Website: [https://www.facebook.com/ChaddesleyHistory/?hc_ref=ARSXQwfQtwxs6BanTHVIyxCIP8FuOW-59M12_uQ_gUq2Z8EUjoG5nVZDJSANvm50EDU Chaddesley Corbett Local History Group]


'''Clent History Society'''<br>Yew Tree Cottage<br>Holy Cross<br>Bromsgrove Road<br>Clent, Worcestershire DY9 9QF UK<br>Website: [http://www.clenthistory.org Clent History Society]
'''Clent History Society'''<br>Yew Tree Cottage<br>Holy Cross<br>Bromsgrove Road<br>Clent, Worcestershire DY9 9QF UK<br>Website: [http://www.clenthistory.org Clent History Society]
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:Cradley Then and Now Heritage Project aims are to generate a sense of community through sharing and celebration of the history and heritage of Cradley; to identify, combine, and utilise the resources, skills, and knowledge of the group in order to assist in meeting the need for access to and understanding of the history and heritage of Cradley; to establish dialogue and communication with groups and individuals in the wider community for mutual benefit; to promote the advancement of education of members of the public in all aspects of the history and heritage of Cradley; and to work in co-operation with other organisations to achieve these aims.
:Cradley Then and Now Heritage Project aims are to generate a sense of community through sharing and celebration of the history and heritage of Cradley; to identify, combine, and utilise the resources, skills, and knowledge of the group in order to assist in meeting the need for access to and understanding of the history and heritage of Cradley; to establish dialogue and communication with groups and individuals in the wider community for mutual benefit; to promote the advancement of education of members of the public in all aspects of the history and heritage of Cradley; and to work in co-operation with other organisations to achieve these aims.


'''Feckenham Forest Local History Society'''<br>Lower Grinsty Farm<br>Callow Hill<br>Redditch, Worcestershire B97 5PJ UK<br>Email: [mailto:honsec@feckenham-forest-history-society.org.uk honsec@feckenham-forest-history-society.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.feckenham-forest-history-society.org.uk/home.html Feckenham Forest Local History Society]
'''Droitwich Spa History and Archaeology Society'''<br>John Corbett Room<br>Droitwich Community Hall<br>Heritage Way<br>Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire WR9 8RF<br>Telephone: 01905 620576<br>Email: [mailto:roy.murphy59@gmail.com roy.murphy59@gmail.com]<br>
Website: [http://www.droitwichspa.com/historysociety.shtml Droitwich Spa History and Archaeology Society]
 
:Our aims are to provide a focus for interest in the town's past, to educate individuals and groups about local remains of human activity with a view to conservation, and to encourage the current level of knowledge through research into local history and fieldwork.
 
'''Feckenham Forest Local History Society'''<br>Lower Grinsty Farm<br>Callow Hill<br>Redditch, Worcestershire B97 5PJ UK<br>
Email: [mailto:honsec@feckenham-forest-history-society.org.uk honsec@feckenham-forest-history-society.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.feckenham-forest-history-society.org.uk/home.html Feckenham Forest Local History Society]


:Our small but friendly society exists to inform both members and visitors alike about local history and history from further afield. In the course of a typical season of meetings our speakers will introduce you to Worcestershire history as well as interesting history from our neighbouring counties.
:Our small but friendly society exists to inform both members and visitors alike about local history and history from further afield. In the course of a typical season of meetings our speakers will introduce you to Worcestershire history as well as interesting history from our neighbouring counties.
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:It is not necessary to be an academic historian to enjoy membership of this society: anyone with an interest in the past can get enjoy our meetings.  The Kidderminster and District Archaeological and Historical Society was spawned by volunteer workers engaged in excavating the Roman Fort at Larford near Astley, whilst participating in a WEA archaeology course.
:It is not necessary to be an academic historian to enjoy membership of this society: anyone with an interest in the past can get enjoy our meetings.  The Kidderminster and District Archaeological and Historical Society was spawned by volunteer workers engaged in excavating the Roman Fort at Larford near Astley, whilst participating in a WEA archaeology course.


'''The Lickey Hills Local History Society'''<br>Trinity Centre<br>Old Birmingham Road<br>Lickey, Worcestershire B45 8ES UK<br>Email: [mailto:info@lhlhs.org.uk  info@lhlhs.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://ccgi.lickey.plus.com/index.php The Lickey Hills Local History Society]
'''The Lickey Hills Local History Society'''<br>Trinity Centre<br>Old Birmingham Road<br>Lickey, Worcestershire B45 8ES UK<br>Email: [mailto:info@lhlhs.org.uk  info@lhlhs.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.lhlhs.org.uk/ The Lickey Hills Local History Society]


:The Lickey Hills Local History Society was formed in 1972 to promote and encourage the study of the history of Cofton Hackett, Barnt Green, Rednal, and the Lickey. In 1987 it merged with its slightly older neighbour the Rubery Historical Society which was founded in 1967.
:The Lickey Hills Local History Society was formed in 1972 to promote and encourage the study of the history of Cofton Hackett, Barnt Green, Rednal, and the Lickey. In 1987 it merged with its slightly older neighbour the Rubery Historical Society which was founded in 1967.
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:The Forum’s aims are to promote and encourage educational interest in local history in Worcestershire, to inform individuals and organisations about local history events and activities in the county, and to promote the deposit of the results of local history study in local libraries, and of documents in the Record office, thus making them available to a wider public,
:The Forum’s aims are to promote and encourage educational interest in local history in Worcestershire, to inform individuals and organisations about local history events and activities in the county, and to promote the deposit of the results of local history study in local libraries, and of documents in the Record office, thus making them available to a wider public,


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'''Wythall History Society'''<br>Village Hall (Wythall Institute)<br>435 Alcester Road<br>Wythall<br>Birmingham, Warwickshire B47 6JL UK<br>
Email: [mailto:bet.brian@virgin.net bet.brian@virgin.net]<br>Website (new): [http://www.wythall-history.org.uk/ Wythall History Society]<br>
Website (old): [http://whs.wythall-history.org.uk/ Wythall History Society]
 
:We are a local organization dedicated to the presentation of verbal and pictorial history of our area.
 
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