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>Neville Wilde, a Tribute – Rosemary Winnall
Neville Wilde, a Tribute – Rosemary Winnall Neville Wilde died suddenly on 9th January 2004. He was a founder member of the Wyre Forest Study Group and a most able naturalist and wildlife photographer. His particular interests were ornithology and mycology. He inspired many people to enjoy and respect the natural history of the Wyre [...]
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>Ruskin, the Guild of St. George and Wyre – Cedric Quayle
Ruskin, the Guild of St. George and Wyre – Cedric Quayle Cedric Quayle provides a brief background to John Ruskin’s life and notes how he came to develop links with the Wyre Forest. He describes how the Guild of St. George was formed and the plans Ruskin had for developing land in Wyre. (From the [...]
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>Albert Link and Bark Peeling in the Wyre Forest – Rosemary Winnall
Albert Link and Bark Peeling in the Wyre Forest – Rosemary Winnall Albert Link was one of the last bark peelers in the Wyre Forest and this illustrated article describes his methods. (From the Wyre Forest Study Group’s REVIEW 2003)
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>Place Names of Wyre Forest – Rev. William Elliot
Bill Elliot provides some historical information about Wyre and looks at the derivation of some of the local place names. (Wyre Forest Study Group REVIEW 2001).
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>Charcoal Burning in Wyre Forest – Neville Wilde (2000)
Charcoal Burning in Wyre Forest – Neville Wilde (2000) Neville Wilde describes a traditional Wyre charcoal burn as seen at the demonstration burn by charcoal burner Joseph Nevey in 1973. This took place on an old charcoal hearth at Callow Hill last used by Mr. Nevey in 1927! This account was written up for the [...]
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>A Walk in Wyre 1853 – Worcestershire Naturalists Club
A Walk in Wyre, 24th August 1853 – Worcestershire Naturalists Club A walk in Wyre from Mopson’s Cross, along Park Brook and Dowles to Bewdley in the summer of 1853. (From Review 2006)
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>Damsons and Dyeing – Brian Stephens
Damsons and Dyeing – Brian Stephens An overview of damsons used for dyeing in and around the Wyre Forest. (From Review 2006)
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>‘Far Forest’ by Francis Brett Young – Eunice Pritchard
‘Far Forest’ by Francis Brett Young – Eunice Pritchard Eunice Pritchard writes an appreciation of Francis Brett Young’s book ‘Far Forest’ which was written in 1936. She traces the author’s links to the Wyre Forest and documents his concern for its future.
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>The Wyre Forest under the Tudors and Stuarts – Stuart Davies
The Wyre Forest under the Tudors and Stuarts – Stuart Davies This article sketches in the medieval background to the Royal Forests and, through documentary evidence, provides an insight into what was happening in the Wyre Forest at that time.
