Just Who Were The Awdrys Anyway?

I’m happy to announce the next two static sessions of History Portal Club, planned for September.

History Portal Club is friendly regular meet-up for curious locals who love stories from the past, hidden landmarks, and great company.
It’s a great way to explore the local area’s past together – no lectures, no stuffy rooms, just walking, talking, pub chats, and stories you won’t find in the guidebooks.

On Tuesday 16 September we’ll be delving into all things Awdry – Just Who Were The Awdrys Anyway? – looking at various members of the prominent 19th & 20th century family whose name peppers the town.

Together we’ll explore the characters in one of Chippenham’s best known families.
Who were they?
What did they do?
Why are they so important to the town?

This fun club session will discuss and explore a few key members of the Awdry family from the 19th and early 20th centuries, and how they relate to Chippenham past and present.

There’s more information on both the sessions here – www.lucywhitfieldhistorian.co.uk/history-club – and on how History Portal Club works.

We’re a friendly and very welcoming group. If you’re interested in what we’re going to discuss, and want to see what it’s all about, you can join us for £10 for that session. That’s also the cost of attending as a member. We’d love it if you came to join us.