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SLHS: Chedhams Yard

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History

From the website..

“Following the Parish Council’s purchase of the Yard from Bill Chedham in 2001 there were 11 years of hard work with archaeological surveys and planning, aided and assisted by Oxford University and other groups. In 2006, with funds very low, the Yard were lucky enough to win the third series of the BBC Restoration Village programme which gave access to up to £1million. This was the figure identified as needed to complete the surveys and restoration and to make it a site of interest. All expenditure was scrutinised and pre-approved by the BBC and National Lottery Fund team. It took..”

..continue reading here: About The Yard.

Further Information..

  1. Official website: Chedhams Yard     Heritage since 1789: The Chedham Family Tree

SLHS Picture & Document Archives..

  1. Picture Vaults: Chedhams Yard (43)

Bridge Street, Wellesbourne.  Saturdays April - Sept,  11-4 (but check website).

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● These items have aspects that uniquely contribute to national or world history.

Blacksmith at work   2019

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Bill Chedham    2001

Willow basket weaving

Local Artisans

The atmosphere of a place so obviously the centre of village activities coupled with the tranquility of the location is inspiring.

Ceramics

Fine art

● English Heritage significant site    

● Griff Rhys-Jones is a fan

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Master Pages

  1. Timeline Index

  2. Geographic Index

  3. Archaeology

  4. Canal ●

  5. Churches ●

  6. Cinemas

  7. Clocks & Bells

  8. Councils

  9. Future Developments

  10. Heritage Sites

  11. Hotels

  12. Medical & Welfare

  13. Markets & Fairs

  14. Mills

  15. Prominent Businesses ●

  16. Prominent People ●

  17. Pubs

  18. Railways ●

  19. Rivers

  20. Schools

  21. Sports & Competitions

  22. Streets

  23. Theatres ●

  24. Tollhouses

  25. Tourism

  26. Tunnels

  27. War & Combat

  28. Welcombe

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27 April

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11 May

18 May

25 May

  1 June

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29 June

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27 July

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24 Aug

31 Aug

  7 Sept

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28 Sept

26 Oct

16 Nov

  7 Dec

2024 PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME

Saturdays ONLY

Please check website (below)

Easter Egg Hunt

Pole Lathe Turning by Eddie Marsh

Chedhams 1800s Repair Shop

Wheelwright Demonstration with Robin

Warwickshire Hedgehog & Wildlife Trust

Spinning, Rag Rugs & Needle Felting

Dyed in the Wool

Sketch Book Day with Audrey

Family Fun Day

Corn Dollies with Krys

Bees / Bats & Wildlife Trust

Blacksmith Tales and Traditions

Willow Weaving with Avril

Wood Turning with Roger Barber

Unusual Bygone Tools & TWAM

Traditional Woodworking

Long Bow Making by Stephen Munn

Childrens Crafts with Debbie

Photo Competition and Advice

Wood Planes large & miniature

Skep Making – Woven ‘’Bee Hives’

Nail Making & Horseshoes

Tyre Making & Fitting

Heritage Open Day

Heritage Open Day

Wheelwright Demonstration with Robin

Apple Pressing

Halloween and Pumpkin Carving

Craft Fayre

Christmas at the Yard with Santa

Last update: 31/10/2024

Created: 12/02/2024

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