Warwickshire residents invited to history society's next talk on Umberslade Baptist Chapel
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The Warwickshire Local History Society (WLHS) will be continuing its 2024 programme of evening talks this month with a talk given by Peter Coulls.
Held at the Primary School Hall at Aylesford School in Warwick on February 20, the talk will focus on the story of Umberslade Baptist Chapel, a non-conformist estate chapel, and the estate owners, the Muntz family; 18th century immigrants to Birmingham from Bohemia.
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The talk will start at 7.30pm with tea and coffee served from 7pm.
There is no need to book and non-members can attend for £3, which is refundable if they join the society on the day.
For more information about the society and events go to: www.warwickshirehistory.org.uk or go to: https://www.facebook.com/historysoc