Date/Time
Date(s) - 14th Oct 2024
14:00-15:30
Location
St Matthew's Church
Categories
Talk by Neela Mann: A coin without a story is just a piece of metal. But a coin with a story becomes history in your hands.
This light-hearted talk shows where research on 17th century trading tokens of Gloucestershire took Neela, and some of the stories she encountered on the way. She will be bringing a selection of tokens, including from Obadiah Arrowsmith of Cirencester.
Neela Mann has spent her working life in radio, newspapers and publishing, latterly as the Copyright Editor for an international publisher and book reviewer for BBC Radio. She has been a Director of Warwick Words History Festival for 22 years. Neela is a local historian who gives talks and walks, many for Heritage Open Days. She is the author of 11 history books including “Cheltenham in the Great War”. Having grown up in Cheltenham, she and her husband returned 13 years ago – and are really glad they did!
Cost per person including tea/coffee and cake: FoTW members £11, non-members £13
Non-members welcome.
If you have any questions about the event or booking please phone Alison on 01242 519413 or email events@friendsofthewilson.org.uk.
Please book using one of the following options:
- On-line bookings with a debit or credit card can be made using the form below.
- Bank transfer – please email events@friendsofthewilson.org.uk to let us know you have sent your transfer so that we can send you a booking confirmation. Bank transfers should be made to Friends of The Wilson Sort Code 30-91-87 Account 00005816. The reference must include your surname plus as much of the event title as will fit, for example SMITH TOKENS.
- Cheque – please complete a booking form (download here ) and post it with your cheque. Please make cheques payable to Friends of The Wilson and send with a SAE or clearly written email address to Mrs Alison Pascoe, 77 Naunton Lane, Cheltenham, GL53 7AZ.
Places are not confirmed until payment is received.
Terms & Conditions: When taking part in the talk please follow these guidelines:
- Please do not attend a talk if you have any Covid-19 symptoms
- You are undertaking this event at your own risk