History on Broad Street - HOBS

18/05/2024

Very exciting for Bromyard to be hosting this event for the whole of Herefordshire.

📢🇬🇧Official Flyers and Posters dropping this week for Armed Forces Day - all details will be revealed 👀

18/05/2024

Gardening gifts now available in HOBS - limited stock.

Lovely William Morris ‘Strawberry Thief’ design and Orla Kiely designs plus kids gardening sets - will make great presents this time of year especially when the sun is shining ☀️🌱

20/10/2023

Do you work from home?

We’ve created a welcoming space where you can come outdoors, take a breath of fresh air, come into town and meet other people working from home. Collaborations might happen, new ideas sparked, interesting conversations had - or you’re welcome to quietly get on too!

Bring your laptop and we’ll provide the rest, a space, WiFi, Coffee - a change of scenery. Boost your productivity at HOBS.

16/10/2023

Are you a member of the Bromyard and District Local History Society? If you are - let them know when you visit us and you are welcome to a free coffee on us - pop along and find out what we’re all about.

If you’re not a member yet - why not become one today?

You can join online;
https://bromyardhistorysociety.org.uk/membership-2

Or give Alex our Membership Secretary a call on 07870 949 102.

02/10/2023

📰 News gets about! Thank you to broadcast journalist and Radio 2 Presenter, Jeremy Vine for continuing to support Bromyard …

'Wishing the best of luck to ‘History on Broad Street’ – keeping Bromyard history alive. I still proudly have my Bromyard T-shirt.’ - Jeremy Vine.

💛 You can get your T-shirt from our shop, more coming soon!

01/10/2023

👀 Find out more about our desirable Bromyard Bushel Tea Towels.

A perfect example of history planting the seed to an idea that grew and inspired a creative collaboration between a local artist and pupils at the local school which can be viewed in Leopard Alley (next to The Queen’s Arms pub in town).

We're now thrilled to introduce our special collection of not just one but three unique and beautiful tea towels, one for you, one for a friend, another one for you …

Come and see them for yourself!
We’re open today in support of Bromyard monthly Market @ the Square, 10am-1pm.

30/09/2023

We just wanted to thank all of you clever and talented people who’ve been in touch with us about showcasing your products 🙏

We are going through the list and will be back in touch ASAP.

If in the meantime you’d like to pop in and say ‘hello’ and please feel free - one of our friendly team will be there to greet you.

➡️ We’re open Mon-Sat and this weekend we’ll be open when the Bromyard Monthly Market in the Square is on - Sunday, 10am-1pm.

25/09/2023

Promoting Bromyard's Past and Future.

"History on Broad Street" is not just about celebrating the town's history; it's about promoting its significance in both the past and the future. By creating a welcoming space for locals and tourists alike, it fosters a sense of community and curiosity, drawing people together to explore and appreciate Bromyard's heritage.

“What happens today is the history of tomorrow,” adds Sue Cooper, Chairman of Bromyard History Society.

15/09/2023

Did you hear our Chairman of Bromyard History Society LIVE on air on BBC Hereford & Worcester with Tammy Gooding? Talking all about the positives of our new shop and hub in the centre of Bromyard.

If you missed it - check the link here;

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0g8shtd?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

14/09/2023

🎉 We did it! Today’s the day! The doors are open … come on inside.

✂️11am - Join us for the official cutting of the ribbon with His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Herefordshire Mr Edward Harley CBE and Mayor of Bromyard Dr Dee Dunne-Thomas.

🍷 With refreshments and the opportunity to be one of the first to peruse the shop and ask the team any questions about this venture and it’s mission.

‘It’s wonderful to see this innovation from Bromyard History Society and I wish the shop great success, a valuable asset for the town to attract locals and tourists to visit’ - Sir Bill Wiggins MP.

‘Wishing the best of luck to ‘History on Broad Street’ – keeping Bromyard history alive. I still proudly have my Bromyard T-shirt’ – Jeremy Vine, Radio 2 Presenter.

➡️ If that doesn’t tempt you, how about seeing a live Ferret on the doorstep?

13/09/2023

One more sleep! We’re so excited to open our doors tomorrow and invite you all to our official launch.

It’s an Open House affair from 10am right through to 8pm.

With official ribbon cutting at 11am by Mr Edward Harley OBE, His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Herefordshire and of course our Town Mayor of Bromyard, Dee Dunne-Thomas.

We will have refreshments available and the team on hand to talk about our ideas behind the shop.

There’s even rumours of a live Ferret on show!

We can’t wait to welcome you. This itself is History in the making.