Severndroog Castle History Project
You are warmly invited to the monthly project meeting, which is a collaboration between the Severndroog Castle Trust and the University of Hertfordshire aiming to reinterpret the Castle’s history, catalogue existing materials, and explore its meaning as a 21st century community heritage site.
Free entry no need to book, just turn up
(however you can confirm your attendance if you prefer by booking a free ticket).
In the Courtyard/Tearoom (weather permitting)
On First Thursday of the month at 11am
The meeting will be an informal discussion, including:
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Updates on new research/objects
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Bring your stories, photos and memories of the castle
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Offer your services to research areas of interest or to help collect community stories via story gathering
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Discussion of the site and its interpretation
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Ideas on the Castle’s story
As the project develops, activities will include:
- Informal talks and guided discussions
- Community story-gathering
- Opportunities to work with historic materials, photographs and archives
- Collaborative development of new interpretation for the site
We are particularly interested in uncovering stories that are not yet widely recorded – helping to bring together personal, local and global perspectives and will soon be lunching an Oral history collection activity.
The Project is intended to be community-led, with academic support for workshops and research skills.
Get involved and further information:
- Share memories, stories or family connections linked to the Castle or the local area
- Explore historical themes, including the Castle’s links to global trade and empire
- Contribute ideas for how the Castle’s story is told in the future
- Get involved in research, archives and interpretation
No experience is needed – just curiosity and an interest in history.
Stay connected:
If you are unable to attend in person but would still like to contribute, please get in touch at: history@severndroogcastle.org.uk
