News & Forthcoming Events
News
Please note that we now have access to the newly released 1911 census files. To book a viewing please contact us at The History Centre.
Enquiries: telephone 01922 684127
Remembering The Mouse Hill Mining Tragedy of 1872
Mine Disaster
Saturday 14th November 2009 marked the 137th anniversary of The Pelsall Hall Colliery (Mouse Hill Pit) Disaster. Pelsall Civic Society presented a wreath at the Mine Disaster Memorial.
The disaster took place on the 14th November 1872 claiming the lives of 22 men and boys.
Veterans Supper
Pelsall Civic Society organised a veteran's evening on 11-11-2008.
(click on the above image for details)
New Book by Pelsall Author Ken Wayman
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Mystery Photograph
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Above is a photograph brought into the history centre recently, do you recognize anyone in the photograph? or anything about it? if so please let us know.
Pelsall Civic Society
are proud to announce that thanks to a grant of £10,926.32 from ICET (Ibstock Cory Environmental Trust)
and £1000 raised by pelsall civic society at the 2007 new years family celebration at Pelsall Community Centre.
We have purchased the Walsall Observer on microfilm dating from 1868 to 1971 also a microfilm reader, this will further enhance a valuable resource to our history centre.
The history centre has become very popular with local schools, residents and visitors wishing to research both village history and family history.
The new equipment will give us a more detailed insight into both Pelsall and Walsall history over the last 147 years, we would like to thank ICET for the grant. We know the the above will be in demand so if you wish to use the above could you please telephone to book, centre opening details and telephone number are on the contact page.
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Preserving The Past For The Future
