Abbots Bromley Historical Society

21/02/2026

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Goats Lodge. Census records show Mr William Jackson, his wife Isabella living in Goats Lodge in 1911, 1921. In 1939 his daughters Helen (Ellen) and Mary are living there. Mary died in 1962. She was affectionately known as "the goat-woman" after looking after the famous Bagot Goats in the park for many years.

On Wednesday the 25th February the Nostalgia Team will be in Church House between 2-4pm for a coffee and chat afternoon. We will be showing some property sales brochures we have picked up over the years. If you still have your house leaflets please bring them along for us to have a look at. See how dramatically house prices have risen over the years. We look forward to seeing you. All welcome, free entry, Refreshments are available for a donation. Thank you.

16/02/2026

Sandfield’s Pumping Station
World Water Day
Delivering Clean Water for Life and Health
Fundraising for Water Aid & Sandfield’s Pumping Station

Welcome to everyone on 14 March and celebrate:
World Water Day (22 March),
Lottery Open Week,
and the man behind Sandfields, John Robinson McClean’s birthday 21 March.

There’s so much to do!
- Free Entry
- Free Creative Arts activities
- Free Filtration / Basic Microscope demos
- Discounted Tours of the Beam Engine House (please ​pre book on EventBrite to avoid disappointment)
- Sandfield’s History displays
- Variety of Indoor Games
- Pre-Loved Book Sales
- Portable Engine in Action
- Refreshments – including home made cakes
SAT 14 MARCH, 10 AM TO 4 PM
SANDFIELD’S PUMPING STATION CHESTERFIELD RD LICHFIELD WS14 0AA
*People with mobility issues currently have access to one floor level (without toilets). We will provide access to multiple levels as funding becomes available. Well behaved children welcome.

At Sandfields we have a magnificent Cornish Pumping Engine but unfortunately it is currently seized solid after not moving for many decades. We are currently working towards freeing it up and getting it moving again. We have the expertice to do this but we need money for materials and a means to mov...

25/10/2025

There is NO meeting on Wednesday as we enjoyed a visit to The Staffordshire History Centre earlier in the month.

21/08/2025

No meeting in August
See you on September 24th