A TOWN group will resume its programme of talks on Thursday, January 8.
Kidderminster Historical Society will host Alan Hill whose talk will be entitled ‘Big Ben: A British Icon’.
Big Ben is one of the most famous buildings in the world though it is actually the nickname given to the ‘great bell’ of the striking clock in the tower itself.
The tower and clock are recognised around the world as one of the most prominent symbols of the UK and parliamentary democracy.
This talk tells the story behind it.
Alan is a retired engineer born in South Cumbria and brought up in South Yorkshire.
He has lived and worked in the city of Birmingham for most of his life.
Alan is interested in history and archaeology, particularly industrial. He enjoys photography, walking and travel, especially going on cruises.
Alan is and has been a member of organisations such as the International Stationary Steam Engine Society (ISSES), Town Twinning and Probus Club.
He was a volunteer at an early Victorian colliery in Yorkshire and a Waterworks Trust in the Midlands.
Alan also enjoys the research required for the talks he gives and the books he has written.
For more than 20 years he has been giving talks on a wide range of subjects, including historical events and people, architecture, industrial archaeology and engineering and technology.
Society meetings start at 2.30pm and are held at The Museum of Carpet, Stour Vale Mill, Green Street.
This venue will be available to KHS for the rest of the current programme of talks even though the museum itself will not be open.
There is a small charge for visitors who are most welcome and asked to book to ensure a seat.
More information about the society and how to book can be found at kdahs.org or on Facebook page KidderminsterHistoricalSociety.
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