Telford Past & Present

Sat, 15/09/2018 - 10:30

After months of preparation, Telford Past & Present finally arrives this coming Saturday 15th September at The Place, Oakengates, Telford, TF2 6EP! A free event organised by Wrekin Local Studies Forum for Telford50; a retrospective of the last 50 years as well as looking into local history in communities across Telford and the surrounding area. It begins at 10.30am at The Place. Come along and share your memories! Refreshments provided by The Forge cafe and for the kids, Retro Shack to take selfies at the event! There will be also a book sale and over 30 organisation. A great history event for all to share.

Confirmed participants are: Shropshire Family History Society, Shifnal Local History Group, Lawley and Overdale History Group, Britannia and Aqueduct Historical Society, Broseley History Society, Shropshire Archives, Telford and Wrekin Libraries, Telford50 3D Building Project, Friends of Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, The Bus Archive, Madeley Living History Project, Wellington History Group, Newport History Society, Wrekin Local Studies Forum, Ketley History Group, Wrekin Historical Society, Western Front Association, Historical Environment Records, Family Ties Geneology, Telford Memories, Telford Ultimate Videos, Oakengates History Group, Cinderloo 1821, Telford Railway Society, Ironbridge Coracle Trust, Bournville Trust, Friends of Telford Town Park, Arleston Memories, St Georges Community Group, Shropshire Historic Churches Trust, Shropshire Caving and Mining Club.