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Honorary President J R Blackton

The Society’s area of interest is the original ecclesiastical parish of Etwall which now comprises the three civil parishes of Etwall, Burnaston and Bearwardcote.

The objectives of the Society are:

To meet regularly to discuss local historical topics,  to share findings amongst members and the wider community as appropriate, and to disseminate findings by means of publications, talks and exhibitions

To encourage members individually or in groups to carry out research into aspects of the local history of Bearwardcote, Burnaston and Etwall

To enhance understanding of the methods of local historians and to set historical events in their contemporary context by means of outside speakers

To arrange visits to local places of historical interest

To build up an archive of historical material relative to the locality

Membership is open to those who share these objectives.

Committee 2008-09
 

Chairman Roger Dalton Vice Chairman Ivor Smith Secretary Pamela Kerby  (01283-730287) Treasurer John Pritchard-Jones Archivist Terry Gotch Publicity Marianne Pritchard-Jones Committee Member Derek Roome