Ogwr History Month
Ogwr History Month is organised by the Ogwr Heritage Network, a partnership of history societies and heritage sites across Bridgend County Borough. The History Month also includes free open days at several historic buildings, which are organised in partnership with the CADW Open Doors festival.
Stefanie van Stokkom, Heritage Manager at Awen Cultural Trust, explains: “There is so much history around Bridgend County Borough, from prehistoric sites to medieval castles and industrial valleys. We tend to overlook the history around us, so the History Month is a great way to find out more about history on our doorsteps, as well as further afield. It also provides a great opportunity to support local heritage sites and get involved with our brilliant local history societies.”
Thanks to UK Government funding, all Ogwr History Month activities are free. This includes talks by the likes of Will Millard and Martin Johnes, as well as history walks by Graham Loveluck-Edwards. There are also a variety of open days and exhibitions, including a display on the 40th anniversary of the Miners’ Strike which includes a virtual reality experience.
Wed 11th 1.45pm Porthcawl Library - History talk by Rhian Rees
Thur 12th 2.00pm Pencoed Library - History talk by Norena Shopland
Fri 13th 10.30am The Mem Nantymoel - History Displays
Sat 14th 10.15am Mawdlam - Kenfig Castle History Walk
Tues 17th 7.00pm Three Horse Shoes pub - History talk by Graham Loveluck-Edwards
Wed 18th 10am Y Nyth Bryngarw Country Park - History Displays
Wed 18th 1.30pm Y Nyth Bryngarw Country Park - History talk by Dr James
Fri 20th 2.00pm Awel y Mor, Porthcawl - History exhibition
Sat 21st 10.30 Bridgend House St Johns - Bridgend town Historical walk
