THE life of a Second World War POW in Poland is to be explored in the first Halesowen History Society meeting of the new season.

Freelance researcher in family and local history Vanessa Morgan will be giving a talk entitled ‘My Father – POW’ to members of the society on Thursday, September 6.

Vanessa, who is also a writer, has had books published on West Midlands history, while numerous articles of hers have appeared in genealogy and general interest magazines.

Meeting at the Shenstone Theatre in Halesowen Library, the group’s talk begins at 7.15pm with an admission charge of £2 for non-members.

For more information about the meeting, or the group’s upcoming 2018 talks, search ‘Halesowen History Society’ on Facebook.