Village Treasure Hunt defies the weather!
We had a record 24 teams turn out to solve the clues on our village treasure hunt on Sunday 22nd of September. Amazingly the rain held off just long enough for the teams to complete the task of solving 20 clues around the village following the treasure map. The overall winner was the Bowell Family (pictured) who received the 'treasure chest' of goodies. Runners up were Rosemary Harley and Gill Cobb.
A BIG thank you to all the people who turned up to support the Heritage Centre.
Visit of Warmington Heritage Group
On Sunday 18th August we welcomed members from Warmington to the Heritage Centre. Many of them arrived during our open day 2-4pm and had a good look around our displays as well as exploring our documents and photographs etc. Afterwards we took them on a tour of the village which was followed by tea and cakes at the Centre. They haven't long formed as a group and we wish them well.
The photographs are courtesy of Stuart Martin, a member of the Warmington Heritage Group.
Visit of the Warwickshire Local History Society
On Saturday 20th July, members of the WLHS visited Harbury and enjoyed a guided tour of the village, finding out more about its history.
Afterwards they enjoyed afternoon tea in the Heritage Centre.
Monsters in Harbury!
On Monday the 1st of July the Reception Class from the primary school visited the Heritage Centre to watch a presentation about the two dinosaur skeletons discovered in Harbury Quarry in the 1920s. The skeletons of an 18 foot long Plesiosaurus and a 30 foot long Ichthyosaurus were carefully removed and taken to the Natural History Museum in London
The Presentation was entitled 'Monsters in Harbury!'
It was a very enjoyable morning, thank you all for coming.
Visit of Lighthorne History Group
On Sunday 9th June members of the Lighthorne History Group visited us for a guided tour of the village followed by a cream tea in the Centre.
What a lovely group of people!
Village Tour with members of the Long Itchington History Group
Members of the Long Itchington History Group joined us for a Village Tour on a glorious sunny evening in early May.
'Life in Victorian Harbury'
Our latest publication is now available to buy. A 108 page, illustrated book about living in the Warwickshire village of Harbury during the Victorian era.
All the details of how to buy a copy are included in the poster.
Available at Harbury Heritage Centre, Harbury Library or emailing us at
'group@harburyheritage.org.uk'
You can also leave a message on 01926 713389
We are happy to deliver locally at no extra cost.
Recent Presentations
The History of Harbury's Schools and Harbury Windmill - Past, Present and Future were the subjects of two recent presentations / talks given to 'Harbury Friends' and 'Harbury Society' both in the Tom Hauley Room.
Bill Timson, Chairman of the Heritage Group, was busy getting 'into character' to make the presentations more authentic.
These presentations are available to other local groups and societies.
Contact us if you are interested.
Helping Year 1 with their topic 'Our island your island'
On a very cold Wednesday the 10th of January, volunteers from the Heritage Group took 30 Year 1 pupils, their teacher, helpers and parents on a guided tour around the village pointing out aspects of village life and highlighting the key landmarks to help them with their topic ‘our island, your island’. We were very impressed with how well the children coped with the cold weather, their attentiveness and their enthusiasm.
Help with School WOW Day
On Monday 4th December we welcomed Year 4 from the Primary School and gave them a presentation on the Anglo Saxons in Harbury. The children dresses in period costume and later took part in other activities, baking bread and making mosaics.
We also welcomed back to Harbury former resident Martin Padbury who was over visiting family.
Come on a village trail
We offer groups the opportunity to come and find out more about Harbury and its history by taking small groups (maximum 20) on a ‘trail’ around the village.
Afterwards we treat our guests to refreshments whilst relaxing, viewing our displays and exploring our collection of photographs and documents, in The Heritage Centre.
Get in touch if you would like to book a visit. Weekends and evenings are the preferred times.
A small donation per person is requested to cover our costs.
The photograph shows a local history group enjoying their tea during a recent visit.
Awards and affiliations
July 2020: Awarded a Community Grant by Severn Trent to help with the refurbishment of the ‘New’ Heritage Centre.
March 2021: Awarded a ‘Great and Valuable Services to the Community Certificate’ by the High Sherriff of Warwickshire Mr. Joe Greenwell.
We are associate members of the 'BALH' (British Association for Local History') and 'THE FRIENDS AT WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY RECORDS OFFICE'
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