A talk on J.S. Fry & Sons by Alan Freke.
The story of how the famous chocolate business passed down the generations – with a few diversions along the way! Alan is chair of the Francis Tuckett Society and is an expert on the fascinating history of Frenchay. The Tucketts were a prominent Quaker family in Frenchay from 1800 to 1928.
from the former Frenchay Hospital, including items from the former American Chapel in the hospital.
The society maintains Frenchay Village Museum, near the entrance to Frenchay Hospital, which has a wealth of information and memorabilia about Frenchay. The society is currently very active in securing artefacts for the museum
Use this link to visit the Frenchay Village Musueum website and this for details of Alan’s latest book, J.S. Fry & Sons – a rough guide to the family and the firm.
7.30pm: Upper Meeting Room, Friends Meeting House, Hampton Road, BS6 6JE. Members £2, Non-members £5 suggested (minimum £2). Booking not required