Annual General Meeting and “Siege Engines for Beginners”

As a registered charity we are required to hold an Annual General Meeting.  This is the formal meeting for members only, however guests are welcome to join in for the talk, which will start at about 8:15 pm.

If you enjoyed the talk on Longbow vs Crossbow, you will relish this brief look at the heavy artillery of the Middle Ages: Siege Engines and other military machinery,  from trebuchet to tumbrils, ballistae to beehives, and more.

Location: Evesham Baptist Church, Offenham Rd, Evesham WR11 3DY

  • Free hot drinks and biscuits are supplied
  • Free parking adjacent
  • Accessible for those with a disability

 

Joining by zoom is available. Please book as normal but email to let us know you intend to join via Zoom on: jsnowden2000@gmail.com

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