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Other carvings represent animals from around the world, signs of the Zodiac and flowers throughout the year.
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Members have access to the unique Woolhope Club Library in Hereford.The library houses an extensive collection of books by renowned local experts. |
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The county has some of most interesting geological history of any in the country.
Symonds Yat (left) on the River Wye, is one of our renowned geological sites, with many interesting features from the Devonian and Carboniferous. The Old Red Sandstone hills of the Olchon Valley (right) on the edge of Wales, provide the nearest thing to mountain scenery in the county. |
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In Winter there are monthly lectures covering a vast range of interesting subjects.
In the Summer there are guided coach tours to places including houses not normally open to the public. |
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The county has a strong farming tradition; there are still many houses and farm buildings constructed with the local sandstone, with limestone used for poorer buildings. Oak grows well here, and was used extensively for the timber framing for 'black and white' buildings. |
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Early members' interest in fungi led to the formation of the British Mycological Society.
The Natural History Section holds monthly field meetings in the Summer.
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Autumn Crocus - Colchicum Autumnali |
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The Archaeological Research Section holds monthly meetings visiting sites such as castle mounds, deserted villages, churches and industrial relics.
Their publication, 'Herefordshire Field Names' won a national award in 1994. |
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Situated in the Welsh Marches, the county has seen some turbulent times. The student of castles has no shortage of material. |
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