History talk: Welsh and English place-names in medieval Oswestry
On Friday, January 10 the Oswestry history group OBHAG will welcome Dr David Parsons of the Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies for a talk on the evidence that place-names, English and Welsh, can provide towards an understanding of medieval Oswestry.
OBHAG chair John Pryce-Jones said: "We are very pleased that Dr Parsons has agreed to come to Oswestry to talk to us on what is a fascinating subject.
"We know how Oswestry and district has a true mixture of Welsh and English place names, and the study of these names can tell us a great deal about Oswestry's past, and the people who lived and worked here".
The talk will take place at the Methodist Church Hall, Castle Street, Oswestry, starting at 7.30pm. There is a small admission fee of £2 for OBHAG members, and £5 for visitors.
Full details of OBHAG's activities including its monthly talks can be found on the group's website at obhag.org.uk.
