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Guided History Tour: History of Cogan - Alan Thorne
Guided History Tour: History of Cogan - Alan Thorne

Sun, 14 Jul

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Outside Cogan Primary School

Guided History Tour: History of Cogan - Alan Thorne

Join local historian Alan Thorne for an afternoon guided walk & talk around Cogan. FULL DETAILS TBC

Time & Location

14 Jul 2024, 14:00 – 16:00

Outside Cogan Primary School, Pill St, Penarth CF64 2JS, UK

About the Event

EVENT DETAILS STILL BEING FINALISED & MAY CHANGE

Meeting point from 1:45pm.

Tour to start at 2pm. 4pm approximate finish.

Please make sure you bring your own refreshments and appropriate clothing & footwear.

Attendance Fees:

Members - Free*

Non Members 26+: £3

Non Members 18-25: £2 - Under 18s: FREE

All tickets are RESERVE ONLINE & PAY ON 'THE DOOR'! Cash & Card accepted.

* (Even if you are a member, please make sure you claim your tickets so we know attendance numbers and venue capacity.)

£Donations also accepted.

Please note for events in Jan, Feb & March we will not be taking new memberships for the 2023-2024 period, only 2024-2025 (Apr-Dec).

ABOUT THE SUBJECT

Discovering the history and buildings of one of the oldest parts of our town, Cogan. Alan will tell us about the farm, brickworks, ancient Cogan Pill and the characters of the area. We will learn about the docks, the subway under the river Ely and about the harsh deprivations that many people endured. He has promised to dispel several Cogan myths and to tell us tales of pirates, smugglers and mystery pubs. Alan's walks are always interesting and colourful, we look forward to seeing you. Free to members, £3.00 for non members.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER - Alan Thorne

Alan is one of Penarth's most prominant historians. His extensive knowledge is always a delight to learn about. Alan is also helping us to create the Penarth Town Heritage Trail

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

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Tickets

  • PCS [Regular] Event Entry

    RESERVE ONLINE - PAY ON THE DOOR (Cash or Card): Members - FREE Non Members 18-25: £2, (Proof of age required on entry) 26+: £3 Under 18s: Free (Must be accompanied by an adult).

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