Speakers List - Archery and Local History Subjects (Eg Local History, Lockmaking, Longbow Making)
Speakers List - Archery and Local History Subjects (Eg Local History, Lockmaking, Longbow Making)
Hobbies and Interests
Organiser:
Mark Cooper
Telephone:
01902 337622
Secondary Telephone:
07751873160
Mobile:
07751 873160
Website:
Archery Store
Email:
coopermarkr1@gmail.com
Job Title:
Secretary B of E Longbow Archery Society, Archery Coach (Traditional English Longbow Tuition and Manufacture of Bows, Arrows and Archery equipment).
Address:
The Bowmen of England Archery Club, Ednam View, 124 Goldthorn Hill, WOLVERHAMPTON, West Midlands, WV2 3HU
Mark gives talks on Local history subjects including archery and its development, Local lockmaking history and similar local subjects relating to the Black Country to suit your schedule. How We Were, Industry after WW2, History of Willenhall, for schools , colleges,
Community groups, fund raising groups, and interested parties, clubs and recreation groups.
Engineering Trades a speciality, lock making in the Black Country, Country Sports and pastimes of the Midlands and lots more subjects.
Famous battles with an archery theme. Middle Ages History, Agincourt, Crecy, Poitiers and other battles of WW1 , Paschendaele, Ypres, Belgium and Longbow Making Courses, Arrow Making and interactive talks.
New book for 2026 entitled 'Lockmakers of Wolverhampton' currently in manuscript form awaiting funding and editorial prior to publication.
Mark gives talks on Local history subjects including archery and its development, Local lockmaking history and similar local subjects relating to the Black Country to suit your schedule. How We Were, Industry after WW2, History of Willenhall, for schools , colleges,
Community groups, fund raising groups, and interested parties, clubs and recreation groups.
Engineering Trades a speciality, lock making in the Black Country, Country Sports and pastimes of the Midlands and lots more subjects.
Famous battles with an archery theme. Middle Ages History, Agincourt, Crecy, Poitiers and other battles of WW1 , Paschendaele, Ypres, Belgium and Longbow Making Courses, Arrow Making and interactive talks.
New book for 2026 entitled 'Lockmakers of Wolverhampton' currently in manuscript form awaiting funding and editorial prior to publication.
Times & Dates
Session Details:
Days of the week:
Time of Day:
Costs and Booking Information
Booking Required?
Yes
Booking Information:
Telephone or Email. Clubs and Group talks are a speciality including hand made items of local interest. To avoid double booking confirmation is needed in busy times to avoid disappointment. I'm sure you will understand. Hope you enjoy your experience. Craftwork a speciality from Leaf pictures, artwork and walking stick making projects.
Cost Information:
Dependant on numbers and availability. Cost is dependant on numbers and available dates and venue.
Group Information
Coverages:
All of Dudley Borough, Halesowen
Target Audiences:
Older People, Adults, Young People, Children, Carers
Facilities:
Parking available
Notes
Notes:
We have an objective to promote the history and skills associated with the recreational use of the English Longbow, bow making, arrow making and local lockmaking by giving talks to schools, local groups, and interested parties to ensure that the history never dies.
Organiser:
Mark Cooper
Telephone:
01902 337622
Secondary Telephone:
07751873160
Website:
Archery Store
Mobile:
07751 873160
Email:
coopermarkr1@gmail.com
Job Title:
Secretary B of E Longbow Archery Society, Archery Coach (Traditional English Longbow Tuition and Manufacture of Bows, Arrows and Archery equipment).
Address:
The Bowmen of England Archery Club, Ednam View, 124 Goldthorn Hill, WOLVERHAMPTON, West Midlands, WV2 3HU
Service Information
Categories:
Hobbies and Interests
Links for Information
Website:
Archery Store
Last updated 23rd Jan 2026