Speakers for the event have now been finalised. They will be :
Martin O’Keeffe (with assistance from Brenda Ward)
BCN Canal Cottages and using social media as an aid to research
Julian Souter
Meet the people – a research journey into the people, their families, friends and business partners who financed, managed and benefited from the construction of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal from 1766 to the end of the 18th century
Phil Wild
Successes and Failures in post 1948 BCN activity
Ray Shill
Modern canal development from 1948 including motorway diversion, canal restoration and details of the progress at Whitchurch
The Society will be holding a workshop at Titford Pumphouse on Saturday 31st October 2026
The Pumphouse is in Engine Street (off Tat Bank Rd) in Oldbury B69 4NL. It is a 10 minute walk from Langley Green Station served by West Midland Railway services.
Start time 11.15 and will finish at 16.30. The room will be open from 10.45.
The intended theme is to reflect on the BCN post nationalisation in 1948
Time will be available for questions and discussion.
Tea and coffee will be provided, but attendees should bring their own lunch.
There will be no charge for this event.
There is no fee, but if you could let us know if you are planning to attend, it would be appreciated.
Martin O’Keeffe
10 Meadowcroft
Whitchurch
SY13 1BD