A NEW exhibition charting 2,000 years of Droitwich Spa History has got under way in the upstairs gallery of the town’s library.
The exhibition, which has been compiled by the Droitwich History and Archaeology Society, invites visitors to come and test their knowledge against the story revealed on the walls. The exhibition, part of the extended nationwide Heritage Week events, tells in words, pictures and maps the story of the history of Droitwich Spa – from the earliest times to this year’s devastating fire at the Raven Hotel.
The exhibition runs until the October 31 and on certain days, members of the society and friends will be on hand to shed more light on certain elements of the town’s past.
Shedding light on the past
This morning (Friday, October 10), there will be a selection of Raven images and maps, some items from the Nelly Copson archive.
In the afternoon, there will be more on the salt industry and brine hotels.
Tomorrow (Saturday), the salt industry and brine hotels will also be placed in the spotlight.
Next Friday, October 17, members of the Worcester and Birmingham Canals Society will be in attendance to talk about the region’s waterways.
Large scale maps of Droitwich Spa will be available to view next Saturday, October 18.
On the morning of October 24, there will, once again be a selection of Raven images and maps, some items from the Nelly Copson archive in the morning and a focus on the salt industry and brine hotels in the afternoon.
And finally, on Saturday, October 25, there will be a display on The Paul Jones postcard collection. Paul is a Droitwich Spa historian and author – one of his books is on the postcard collection.
Picture by Paul Jones. s
Chris Bowers, chair of the Droitwich History and Archaeology Society, said the best times to visit were on Fridays or Saturdays, because of the experts and additional tabletop displays.
“During the week, we’re told by people that they make return visits as there is so much information to absorb.
“Children and young people who are learning about local history in class, or as scouts and guides working on their interest badges will find much to see and learn about.”
