The Mortimer History Society was launched in 2009 with 25 founder members, to provide a focus and forum for all those interested in the medieval Mortimer dynasty and the history of the region of the Welsh Marches that ran from the north-east coast of Wales down to the Severn Estuary, and right across south-Wales to St David’s in what is now Pembrokeshire.
Since 2009, the MHS has rapidly become one of the most dynamic and active societies for people interested in medieval history, particularly focussing on all aspects of life on the Welsh borders including the Marcher Lordships and the Welsh Princes, as well as the exploration of other branches of the medieval Mortimer family. The Society continues to promote a wide interest in this fascinating period of history among a diverse audience including young people, particularly those living in the lands of the Marcher lords. Most of our events are now hybrid ones enabling live attendance online by people from further afield. As of March 2023 we have a growing membership of over 450 members worldwide.
About Us
The Constitution ☛☛
Minutes of 2024 AGM ☛☛
President:
Dr Paul Dryburgh
Vice-Presidents:
Dr Ian Mortimer
Hugh Wood
Trustees:
Mike Beazley
Katherine Cowell
John Fleming
Annie Garthwaite
Elizabeth Holley
Philip Hume
Angela Iliff
Yve James
Clive Jupp
Committee Members:
Dr Alastair Ayton
Ian Bass
Ruth Butler
Pamela Thom-Rowe

Officers: | |
Chair | Philip Hume |
Vice Chair | Annie Garthwaite |
Secretary | Angela Iliff |
Treasurer | Mike Beazley |
Responsibilities: | |
Annual Bursary Scheme | Annie Garthwaite, Yve James, |
Communication by post | Yve James |
Design of Publicity | Dr Alastair Ayton, Clive Jupp |
Events Manager | Philip Hume, Pamela Thom-Rowe |
Events Venue Manager | Clive Jupp |
Heraldry | Hugh Wood |
Liaison with Friends of St James, Wigmore | Ruth Butler |
Marcher Lordships Project | Philip Hume |
Merchandise | Post not filled |
MHS Essay Prize | Dr Alastair Ayton |
MHS Journal | Paul Dryburgh (Editor) Dr Alastair Ayton (Assistant Editor) |
MHS Schools Programme | Kathy Cowell |
Mortimer Matters | Annie Garthwaite |
Online Seminar Group: Medieval Wales and the Marches | Philip Hume |
Palaeography Group | Paul Dryburgh, Yve James |
Publicity | Clive Jupp |
Website | Clive Jupp |