MEMBERS at the well-attended May meeting listened to a fascinating talk called Finding the Father of Hi-Fi.
Given by Malvern-based Professor David Briggs, it told the story of the legendary Wharfedale Hi-Fi speakers and their much-admirer builder, Gilbert Briggs. David’s grandfather's cousin, Gilbert Briggs lived in the Yorkshire town of Ilkley when he developed his first speakers in the early 1930s. He later built a small factory in Bradford in order to supply the world with the loudspeaker drive units which are still respected today.
The next meeting on June 3 will include a talk called Surnames, their history and meanings given by Richard Churchley.
All details on the Society can be found at www.mfhs.org.uk. The Society meets on the first Wednesday of the month in the Drama Studio, Dyson Perrins C of E Academy, Yates Hay Road, Malvern WR14 1WD. Doors open at 7pm. New members and visitors will be most welcome. Please note: the entrance is via the side car park in Yates Hay Road. Look out for way pointers.
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