History Talk: Handel Cossham: Thornbury’s Man of Substance
Olveston Methodist Church
Olveston Parish Historical Society History Talk: Meg Wise, knowledgeable local historian and volunteer and trustee at Thornbury & District Museum, will tell us the life story of Handel Cossham. Born in a tiny cottage on Thornbury High St, he went on to become one of the West Country’s wealthiest entrepreneurs and benefactors. Find out how.
All meetings take place in the Methodist Church, The Street, Olveston BS35 4DR at 7.30pm, with refreshments served before the start of the meeting.
Annual membership (for all monthly evening meetings, October to April) is £10. Visitor fee for a single meeting is £3. Both are payable on the door. Fee includes refreshments. All welcome!
