MONMOUTH FIELD

AND HISTORY SOCIETY

July newsletter. Not quite breaking news

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Fortress older than the pyramids is uncovered in Monmouth

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Summer Party at Rockfield Park.

We have been very lucky with the weather for all our events this year and
if there hasnt always been glorious sunshine it has been very pleasant.
Despite some dubious weather during the day of the Summer Party by
evening a slightly reluctant sun came out and grew in strength bathing
the house and gardens in pleasant evening light.
Marks and Melanie Molyneux proved to be most generous hosts and after
greeting us and giving a short history of their house invited Members in
and let us wander at will, from the extensive wine cellar to the attics.
Drinks and nibbles were laid out on the terrace and we were able to
admire not just the scenery but also the splendid gardens. The orchard
area proved particularly popular and it wasnt just the birds who were
feasting on the cherries!
Set above the river, gardens sweep down from the house, accessed by
precipitous steps but worth it to reach the river bank. A different aspect of
the River Monnow can be gained from Rockfield Park as it meanders its
way toward Monmouth. This again was a very pleasant evening, enjoyed
by all. ( See pictures on the next page)

Coming soon
Before you know it August 20th will be here and it wil be time for the coach
trip to Blists Hill, Ironbridge. Bookings have been very healthy, although
there are 1 or 2 seats left if you havent yet booked. The itinerary is as
follows:

08:30 prompt depart from Blestium Street ( the old Cattle Market)
Coffee and comfort stop en route at Frankley Services
Estimated time of arrival at Blists Hill, Ironbridge 11:00

Return Journey:
Depart 16:30 from Blists Hill
Comfort stop en route

Estimated time of arrival in Monmouth, Blestium Street 19:00

NELSON GARDEN PARTY WEDS 19TH AUGUST

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This sounds like an interesting even and is organised as a fund raiser to

commemorate Lord Nelsons visit in 1802. Further details from
ngpt1802@yahoo.co.uk or phone 01600715507

Other items of interest:

David Starkey: Magna Carta at the Blake Theatre on Sat 26th Sept at 7:30 p.m.
David Starkey talks about the C13th agreement that, imperfect though it was
limited for the first time the power of the monarch by stating the basic rights,
privileges and liberties of leading citizens and clergy .Tickets 14 Concessions 12

Noonday by Pat Barker

Saturday 3rd October 7pm, Shire Hall, Monmouth Ticket 5
The Man Booker-winning author, Pat Barker, will talk about the powerful, assured and challenging
conclusion to her acclaimed Life Class trilogy

Harewood End Agricultural Society by Heather Hurley

Wednesday 28th October 7pm, Rossiter Books, Ross-on-Wye Ticket 3

HAREWOOD END AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY BY HEATHER HURLEY

HEATHER HURLEY HAS WORKED CLOSELY WITH MEMBERS OF THE HEAS HISTORY
PROJECT TEAM, GATHERING TOGETHER AND WRITING A COMPREHENSIVE
HISTORY OF THE SOCIETY IN A BOOK WHICH ALSO TELLS OF THE EVOLVING
NATURE OF AGRICULTURE, SOCIAL CHANGES, THE SHIFTING FORTUNES OF LOCAL
MARKETS, AND ACCOUNTS OF THE MEN AND WOMEN FROM THE LOCAL FARMING
COMMUNITY.

CASTLES OF THE MARCHES BY JOHN KINROSS

WEDNESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER AT 7PM, ROSSITER BOOKS, ROSS-ON-WYE

TICKET 3
LOCAL AUTHOR JOHN KINROSS WILL TALK ABOUT HIS NEW FULLY ILLUSTRATED
BOOK, REVEALING THE FASCINATING HISTORY BEHIND THE CASTLES OF OUR
LOCAL AREA WHICH IS CHARACTERISED BY RURAL BEAUTY AND AGRICULTURAL
CHARM, AND IS HOME TO SOME EXTRAORDINARY RELICS. FROM THE MAJESTIC
GOODRICH CASTLE, WHICH BOASTS ONE OF THE MOST INTACT SETS OF
MEDIEVAL DOMESTIC BUILDINGS SURVIVING TODAY, TO THE GORGEOUS RED
SANDSTONE FORT AT SHREWSBURY, PROTECTED BY THE RIVER SEVERN, EACH
SITE TELLS A DIFFERENT TALE.