Southam and Prestbury by Michael Cole with Hilary McDaniel Douglas

The book describes the common heritage of Southam and Prestbury through five centuries. The Baghott and Delabere families were the principal landowners who had an astonishing decline. Lord Ellenborough, also was resident for forty years and the strange disappearance of Prestbury’s ancient manor are also included.

Cost of book is £12.00 and is available at Budgen High St stores in Prestbury or by contacting prestburylocalhistory@gmail or porter370@btinternet.com

Due to the governments Covid 19 restrictions we are unable to commence our programme for 2021. We hope to resume meetings in the Spring on the fourth Monday of the month at 7.30 p.m. at the WI Hall

Due to restrictions during Covid 19 pandemic the programme may be altered .

DATE SPEAKER TTITLE

Jan 25th Norman Baker Prestbury in the 18th Century

Feb 22nd Michael Coles T B A

Mar 22nd Rebecca Silence Trams come to Prestbury

Apr 26th Nicholas Herbert Inns and traffic in the coaching age

May 24th Peter McNeil A day at the races

June 28th David Lyle The scouts and Prestbury

Sept 27th Tony Noel The Canons

Oct 25th David Jones Prestbury High St in living memory

Nov 27th Michelle Rees Prestbury Paths

We are pleased to offer a new local history booklet, which has been researched and written by our chairman Tony Noel, telling the story of the Prestbury Post. Members of the the Sumption family have run the village postal service for more than 140 years, a significant service to the local community and a noteworthy part in our local history. Many in the village will be aware that Prestbury Post Office has recently closed its doors and its future remains uncertain.

Copies are available from Prestbury Library or can be purchased at our talks and meetings. Cost £3.00.

Please be aware there is a change of venue for our April meeting. The presentation has been moved to the Village Hall in Bouncers Lane due to essential maintenance at the W.I. Hall.

Please join us for a talk by local history author and researcher Norman Baker at 7:30pm on Monday 23rd April.

Please have a look at our Meetings & Events page to see details of next year’s talks, events and walks.

We hope you enjoy our Winter Newsletter 2017