Abbots Bromley Nostalgia Team
The Abbots Bromley Nostalgia team consists of four individuals who dedicate their time to keeping the history of Abbots Bromley alive for our future generations.
ABOUT THE ABBOTS BROMLEY NOSTALGIA TEAM
“Our aim is to bring your local history to life… to preserve it, and make it accessible to all for future generations“
– The Abbots Bromley Nostalgia Team
MEET THE ABBOTS BROMLEY NOSTALGIA TEAM
TOM
Born and brought up in Abbots Bromley. Following a lengthy period away pursuing his career, he is now back home. With many interests in a range of other village organisations, Tom is committed to the work of the Abbots Bromley Nostalgia Team and has a deep seated knowledge of local history.
ELAINE
Born and brought up in Abbots Bromley. Elaine spent decades researching her own family tree plus the men named on the War Memorial. Her Great Grandfather, Uncle and Dad have all danced in the Horn Dance.
JEAN
Jean is able to trace her family history in Abbots Bromley back to the middle 1800s. Her Great Grandfather and Grandad were in the Horn Dance. Jean also was born and brought up in Abbots Bromley. After she retired from the Library service she became interested in helping uncover our village’s history.
CHRIS
Born in Stafford, Chris’s roots originate from Abbots Bromley and he has always had an interest in the village and its history. His present research concentrates on military history of the village and the School of St Mary’s. For many years Chris was a voluntary archivist at St Anne’s.
Latest Posts by the Abbots Bromley Nostalgia Team
- St Nicholas ChurchyardAll the headstones in St Nicholas Churchyard have recently been safety checked. Unfortunately there are several in need of urgent attention. The headstones/kerbs concerned are Lyons (Timber yard), Thomas and… Read More »St Nicholas Churchyard
- CHURCHYARD TIDY UPJoin Us for a Churchyard Tidy-Up! Sat 2nd & Sun 3rd March 2024 (weather permitting) From 10 am St. Nicholas Churchyard If you’re free on these dates and craving some… Read More »CHURCHYARD TIDY UP
- CHURCHYARD MEMORIALSOn Saturday the 27th January, the team will be in Church House displaying work undertaken regarding the restoring of fallen/broken memorials in our village churchyard. The team want to keep… Read More »CHURCHYARD MEMORIALS
- (no title)Church House Church House was built in 1619 and what stories it could tell us. Over the years it’s held jumble sales, childrens parties, bingo, many meetings, whist drives and… Read More »
- HORN DANCE DAYHORN DANCE DAY – 11TH September. The Nostalgia Team this year will be displaying photographs etc in two venues – As usual we will be in St Nicholas Church from… Read More »HORN DANCE DAY
- The History of S. Mary and S. Anne Celebration – Photo GalleryHere are a few photographs from our S. Mary and S. Anne Celebration weekend. If you have any photos, we’d love to see them! Share on Facebook or Twitter using… Read More »The History of S. Mary and S. Anne Celebration – Photo Gallery
“Having been born and brought up in Abbots Bromley, I am delighted to be part of a team who are as enthusiastic as myself in researching our local history. There is so much to investigate within every area of our community that it is sometimes difficult to keep a focus on where the research is taking you. Without doubt, the best feeling is when it all comes together and we are able to present an interesting display of our findings. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our growing collection of photographs + oral memories across the years, and we hope that our work continues to be of interest to everyone.“
Tom (Abbots Bromley Nostalgia Team)
Acknowledgements
We wish to thank the many Abbots Bromley residents who have allowed us to view and record their family memorabilia. Along with the many anecdotes, and personal stories handed down through the ages, we have been able to build a detailed picture of our local heritage. We are always ready to receive new information and welcome the continued interest shown in our research.
Much of our detailed research is also provided by other avid historians. We are grateful for the contributions and insight of Richard Roberts and Bernard Price and look forward to further input from them as we continue to develop our database.
The archive department of ‘The Abbots Bromley School’ are also recognised for their many contributions to our work. It has reaffirmed the close relationship that exists between the community and the school for almost 150 years.
Funding Support
To date, we have received welcome financial support for our work from Abbots Bromley Parish Council, East Staffordshire Borough Council and Staffordshire County Council, as well as personal donations from local supporters. Thank you to everyone who has contributed.
GET INVOLVED
HOW YOU CAN HELP
MAKE A DONATION
Your generosity makes our work possible and preserves history for future generations.
SHARE YOUR MEMORIES
We love to hear about your personal stories handed down through the ages.
DONATE MEMORABILIA
Your donated memorabilia enables us to build a detailed picture of our local heritage.
OUR NEXT EVENT
Horn Dance Day
Date: Monday 11th September 2023
Time: TBC
Location: TBC
We invite you to join us for our Horn Dance Day photographic and memorabilia display.
