Aldershot Militaria Society
The Aldershot Militaria Society aims to enable individuals with a wide range of interests in Militaria to meet and share their knowledge with others in society. Our monthly meetings include a talk, free time to talk to friends, and showing of acquisitions. Yearly we hold an exhibition. Please contact us or visit our website: www.aldershotmilitariasociety.co.uk
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Alresford Historical & Literary Society
Talks and social events.
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Andover History And Archaeology Society
The aims of the society are to stimulate and maintain public interest in Archaeology and local history in and around Andover. Publish results of such study as shall be educational and for the public benefit. Organise meetings, lectures, exhibitions and other activities.
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Bishops Waltham Society
Talks, if possible by local speakers on local subjects
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Bitterne Local History Society
Set up in 1981 to promote an interest in local history and provide a museum to display our collection of artefacts. Research facilities and small museum are available. Items loaned to schools regularly. Slide presentations given. Charity Shop (to fund Heritage Centre) at 231 Peartree Avenue, Bitterne.
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City of Southampton Society
An independent body of people we encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in Southampton, stimulate interest in & care for the beauty, history of Southampton's environment. Encourage preservation, development & improvement of features of general amenity and historic interest. Arrange lectures, education events and give awards. Liaise with Local Authorities on these activities. Affiliated to the Civic Trust. Sponsors of the Queens Peace Fountain installed in Andrews Park on 29th July, 2001. Southampton. Reg. charity 1006256 established 1962.
Meetings are held at Committee Room 3, Civic Centre, Civic Centre Road, Southampton SO14 7LY.
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Eastleigh & District Local History Society
Research into past history of the Borough of Eastleigh. Preservation of documents, plans etc. in archives. Monthly meetings usually with a speaker.
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Emsworth Maritime & Historical Trust (Emsworth Museum)
Emsworth Museum contains many fascinating displays, showing the history of local seafaring families, boat building, fishing and coastal trade in grain and coal. Also memorabilia relating to Sir Peter Blake (round the world yachtsman and environmentalist) and P G Wodehouse
(many of his characters' names are based on local locations) - both were Emsworth residents.
In addition the David Rudkin Room contains special exhibitions that are changed monthly.
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Fareham Local History Group
Informal research group, meets at Westbury manor museum once a month for talks on local history and related topics- membership up to 80 but no limit. Aims to keep alive, record and save Fareham's past and ever changing present. Produces a booklet 'Fareham Past & Present' twice yearly - present cost £2.00 + p&p. Mrs Alice James has produced books 'Fareham Between the Wars' £5; and 'Around Fareham' £9.99 - Book No 4 Aspects of Fareham £9.99. Welcomes new members.
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Fawley Historians
Fawley Historians (formerly Fawley Local History Group) since founded in 1959 have collected information and photographs of the Waterside Parishes. Changes have been recorded where possible, growth of industry for example. Help has been given by members to researchers, students and local schools. Donations and grants have contributed to conservation.
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Fordingbridge Society
Our main objective is to improve the life of those living in Fordingbridge and the surrounding villages. We arrange interesting talks for members, these are usually held in St Mary's Church Hall during the winter season. We have visits in the summer to places of interest. A newsletter 'The Fordingbridger' is issued to members three times a year to keep up to date with news.
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FOSMAG - The Friends of Southampton's Museums, Archives and Galleries
Spring and Autumn Newsletters
Notice of forthcoming monthly events
Advance notice of exhibitions and events from Southampton City Art Gallery
Our popular Christmas Party!
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Friends of Eastleigh Museum
We act as a supporters club for Eastleigh Museum, encouraging others to visit, raising funds to help the museum, buy important objects and providing help with various activities. We have a quarterly newsletter, monthly social events including talks, lunches, trips to sites of historical interest and other museums and invitiations to priviate views.
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Friends Of Hurst Castle Society (Lymington)
Provision of support body with maintenance and funds for projects. Social meetings plus newsletter.
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Friends Of Old Southampton
We meet to hear talks on the history, archaeology and architecture of Southampton and the surrounding area. We also aim to act as watchdogs on the maintenance of local historic buildings.
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Friends of The Curtis Museum & Allen Gallery, Alton
The Friends of the Curtis Museum and Allen Gallery were originally founded in 1934 and are a group of people interested in promoting the Museum and Gallery. From 1980, the Newsletter of the Friends of the Curtis Museum and Allen Gallery included small articles of local history interest which some thought worthy of keeping for reference. With a growing interest in the past, it was thought desirable to provide an opportunity for those undertaking a wide range of local history research to see the results in print. The ALTON PAPERS are the result. Since the first volume, which was published in 1997, there has been a new one produced each year containing articles on Alton and the surrounding villages.
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Friends of the Royal Navy Museum and HMS Victory
Support of the Royal Naval Museum and its connections. Engage in research in all aspects of the history of the Royal Navy.
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Gosport Living History Society
Meet the villagers dressed in historical period costume who will involve you and your children in their daily lives at the start of the English Civil War. We offer you an almost unique educational and entertaining experience not to be missed.
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Gosport Society
Monthly talks.
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Gosport St Vincent Local History Club
We meet each month to hear a paper about local history - any aspect, and discuss it over lunch. Sometimes we circulate copies of the paper, particularly for Schools National Curriculum Local History. We also mount exhibitions at the library on local history topics, and have purchased facsimiles (framed) of Saxon charters and old maps to present to the borough.
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Hamble Local History Society
Meetings with guest speakers. Visits to local sites of interest.
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Hambledon Arts Society
A stimulating Arts related event per month.
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Historical Society (Lymington & District)
Society for the study of local history in Lymington and adjacent area. Monthly talks in Winter and occasional outings in Summer to places of historical interest. Meetings held for talks on subjects of local historical interest.
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Historical Society (Rowlands Castle)
To collect and preserve the history of Rowlands Castle and area.
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Hook Local History Group
Historical/Social group. Monthly talks. Summer visits. Projects and research undertaken.
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Kingsclere Heritage Association
Archive centre Evening lectures Visits Archaeological exploration of local sites Published history of Kingsclere and area [the Bedbug Recorder].
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League of Friends of Aldershot Military Museum
Museum depicts history of Aldershot camp since its inception in 1855 and subsequent changes including reference to Boer War (1899-1902), Great War (1914-1918), Second World War (1939-1945) and reconstruction after 1960. The civilian history of Aldershot and Farnborough is featured in the new Rushmoor Gallery.
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Liss Archaeological Group
We have various specialist groups within the organisiation -
Finds processing, landscape analysis, trench planning and recording, field walking, surveying and geophysics, soil analysis, research, metal detecting and archaeological digging.
No previous experience is needed.
Training sessions and experience in various aspects of archaeology are offered throughout the year.
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Littleton Local History Group
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Local History Society (Warsash)
Local history study/research. A speaker every meeting. Organised visits and outings. Annual newsletter issued in December each year. Supply of information to other researchers where possible.
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Mary Rose Trust
The world held its breath as the Mary Rose was raised from the Solent seabed in 1982. DVD os ship & films shown on projector. Nearby is a museum of reconstructions, audio-visual presentations and one thousand recovered artefacts: The perfect Tudor time capsule. 24 hour booking hotline on 023 9286 1512. Visits to local community groups - in particular special needs, free of charge. The ship hall is closed until new museum completed in 2012, but the museum remains open.
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Nursling & Rownhams History Group
We meet each month from September to July. During the summer months we visit sites of local historical interest. The rest of the time we have talks concerned with things of interest. Recent events have been talks on Imber - The lost village on Salisbury Plain, memories of Paulton Park and a tour of Highcliffe Castle. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available after the meeting. Subscription affiliates members to Lower Test Valley Archaeological Society in addition to membership of History group.
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Palmerston Forts Society
The Society was formed in 1984 with the principal aim of the advancement of the education of the public into the history of all the British Victorian fortifications. The PFS also assists in the improvement of the fortifications for the public benefit. The PFS has a diverse membership spread all over the UK, as well as other parts of the world. The membership includes men, women and families of all ages and the activities vary from visits, through research to work parties. Members receive the Society's journal 'The Redan' and newsletters.
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Portsmouth Museums and Records Society
To support and assist the Portsmouth Museums & Records Service in their work and to promote the use of these facilities to the general public. To do this the Society organises a programme of monthly lectures and occasional visits, holidays and fund-raising events. Members also work as volunteers. Guest speakers give talks on a variety of subjects.
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Portsmouth WEA Local History Group
We collate items on local history and write, edit and print books on various areas of the city.
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Romsey and District Society
One society for all who live in or near Romsey, interested in buildings countryside, waterways and railways. A busy programme of conservation, cultural and social activities. Walks, talks, poetry, cycling. Garden, theatre and house visits in Britain and abroad. Illustrated newsletter.
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Royal Observer Corps Museum Trust
Royal Observer Corps Museum. National collection of ROC memorabilia and equipment. ROC archives for research. Film and sound archives. Long-term plans to display the whole collection.
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South Wonston Local History Group
The arranging of talks and other events relating to the local history of South Wonston, and the promoting of similar activities arranged by the Society to which it is affiliated.
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Southampton City Museums Archaeological Society
Meetings from September to April with speakers on archaeological subjects.
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Southampton Local History Forum
Run by Southampton City Libraries, a group of those interested in the history of Southampton. We hold monthly lecture meetings excluding August.
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Surrey Heath Local History Club
Our activities include the provision of talks, visits, research & publication groups. We produce two newsletters per year.
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The Headley Society
We are an historical society and also promote and encourage forward looking plans within the Parish of Headley which will be of lasting benefit to present and future generations. We have monthly speakers on a wide diversity of topics.
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The National Trust - Petworth House
Historic house with outstanding art collection, set in beautiful landscaped park. Historic kitchens displaying over 1,000 pieces from the copper batterie de cuisine show domestic side of life. Shop and licensed restaurant. Education service & guided tours available. Special events throughout the year. Contact the Administration Office for further details.
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The Rogate Society
Meetings in the village hall during winter and autumn, outside visits in summer.
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The Yateley Society
The Yateley Society is a registered charity to benefit the parish of Yateley. A local Amenity Society registered with the Civic Trust, which carries out research and informs the public about local history, including local family history, and natural history encouraging good standards of Town Planning and undertakes practical nature conservation work. AGMs are held in February. The Society also offers a programme of talks and events relating to its activities. These are generally open to non-members.
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WARG- Society for Winchester Archaeology & History
Lectures, visits, excavation, working parties, field walking.
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Whitehill & Bordon War Memorial Association
War memorial in Bordon with book of remembrance in the library. Remembrance.
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Wickham History Society
Monthly meetings with local History speakers. Excursions for members to places of local interest. Guided walks round wickham for visitors.
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Winchester Cathedral
A Norman cathedral largely redesigned in the 14th Century. Longest medieval church in Europe, superbly carved choir stalls, resting place of saxon kings, and fine chantry chapels of medieval bishops. Museum in gallery and temporary art exhibitions. Ancient library containing 12C illuminated Winchester Bible. Norman Crypt. New visitors centre and cafe. Services held every day. Concerts. Range of guided tours including the Close & the Tower to see bells & view over the City. Activities for schools, youth groups, uniformed organisations age 5-18 years. Holiday activities during school holidays - must book.
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Worthys Local History Group
Regular talks on topics of local historical interest.
Occasional local-historically oriented visits and walks.
Publication of regular booklets and articles etc on local historical topics.
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