My-Parish is an online community and resource for everyone interested in parishes, from the Middle Ages to the modern day, whether in Warwickshire, Britain, continental Europe or the Americas. Maintained by the Warwick Network for Parish Research, this is an open space to exchange ideas, showcase research, launch initiatives / events, solicit collaborations and find advice and source materials on parish history, art, heritage and culture.
On Saturday 20th June 2015, a small group of our Nuneaton Memories facebook members met at Chilvers Coton Heritage Centre. Each in turn spoke to us and shared their memories about when Nuneaton was bombed, the Queen's Coronation Celebrations, and lots more.
The museum tells the story of the County infantry Regiment from its origins in 1674 to the Fusiliers of today. There is something for everybody at the museum. Try on uniforms - a great photo opportunity; have a go at the quizzes on the touchscreen; discover how soldiers see at night; hear about D-Day and Gallipoli.
The collection comprises of material and associated information relating to the history of the Borough of Rugby, and the histories of the people who have lived and worked here.
We are working to put on a festival to celebrate the canals that runs through Rugby and it's surrounding villages. We want to celebrate the history, people and businesses of the canal that have contributed to the town and area since the late 1700s, when the canal was first opened.
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is situated in the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon, the home town of William Shakespeare. The Shakespeare Centre on Henley Street is home to our library, archive and museum collections which have been designated as world class. As well as caring for the largest collection of Shakespeare related material in the UK, the Trust holds an extensive local history archive of the Stratford-upon-Avon and South Warwickshire areas, with records dating back to the 12th century.
A website for those who are interested in canal and river boatmen. Uses newspaper articles to detail the lives and work of canal boatmen, and aims to help those trying to trace their canal ancestors.
Spon End Building Preservation Trust (S.E.B.P.T.) is the organisation behind Black Swan Terrace and the Weaver’s House. We are a community organisation and a registered charity run by volunteers.
This is a Heritage Lottery Funded project to explore and share the story of the bygone needle manufacturing industry in Studley (Warwickshire, UK) from the 17th century when it all began.
Our mission is to excite and engage people of all ages and ability to discover and preserve our Community Heritage by bringing it to life creatively for the present and future generations.
Fascinating and engaging exhibitions programme inspired by Stratford’s history, it’s people, its buildings and businesses, celebrating local stories alongside archived materials not previously accessible. Take part in heritage themes activities linked to local festivals and events, visitor talks and living history experiences
The Women’s Research Group was set up in 1998 and initially connected to Coventry University, whose staff gave us a lot of support and encouragement. Members thought that women’s history in Coventry had been neglected and its aim was to give the subject more prominence.
Unlocking Warwick is a volunteer led project supported by Warwick Town Council. Initially the project (part funded by the Heritage Lottery) has renovated and made accessible the Court House on Jury St, Warwick.
The project will serve as a permanent resource for schools, university projects, social historians and local people to understand better the sacrifices made in Word War One by a relatively small county town.
The Warwickshire Art and Craft Circle are a UK Midlands based group of artists, craftsmen and women, dedicated to promoting traditional and modern crafts. For the year 2016, on every second Saturday of the month, the Warwickshire Art and Craft Circle takes up residency within the Electric Railway Museum.
The office collects, preserves and makes available the historic records of Warwickshire and its people. We have records dating from the 12th century onwards and our collections cover a wide variety of historical documents, from old title deeds to recent baptism registers.
Warwickshire Gardens Trust aims to provide members with a programme of lectures, visits and newsletters; to survey, research and make records of the county's gardens and parks; to raise awareness of gardens and parks, by lectures and visits; to promote co-operation between owners, residents, and local government; and help with advice.
We are a small, friendly study group researching the history of Westwood Heath.
A facebook group which shares memories, stories, images and other information with regards to the lost pubs of Nuneaton and Bedworth, and occasionally, those of the surrounding area.