Welcome to Hampshire Archives Trust
The Hampshire Archives Trust (HAT) is a member-led charity that works to support and promote Hampshire’s rich archival heritage.
We deliver this work by giving grants, through education and events, and developing local history networks – preserving memories for the future.
HAT works closely with and supports the Hampshire Record Office in Winchester, the Southampton Archives and the Portsmouth History Centre which between them hold archive collections dating back over 1000 years from across Hampshire.
You can help to save important local archives by applying to us for a grant to fund your project, becoming a HAT member or making a donation.
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Upcoming Events
Longford Castle
2024Aug28 Longford Castle, one of the grandest stately homes in Britain, has been the residence of three families in just over four centuries; the Gorges, the Coleraines, and for over three hundred years, the Bouveries, who continue to live there today. The Castle has an association with the National Gallery who are delighted to support the […]
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Film history of the HAT Fair
Hat Fair, Winchester, is the UK’s longest running outdoor festival and celebrates its 50 year anniversary this year (2024). In celebration, this project will gather
Wyvern College students presented with their winner’s trophy
At a special event held at the Fountain Cafe in Fair Oak on D-Day (6 June 2024), the members of Wyvern College History Club were
The People’s Parks of Hampshire
Hampshire Gardens Trust have recently completed a long-running project to research and document the history and present state of urban parks in Hampshire’s towns and
WINNERS of the 2024 Hampshire History Competition for schools
The winners of this year’s History competition for schools have been announced. The winner of the Years 7-9 Group prize is Wyvern College. There were
Update on Unlocking Hampshire’s Musical Heritage
This project has digitised eight substantial music manuscripts from Hampshire Record Office and made them publicly available on archive.org. Detailed cataloguing of the manuscripts has
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Make a Financial Gift
By making a financial gift to the HAT you are directly funding the preservation of valuable local history archives for future generations. The HAT awards grants to local history projects which are judged to be of particular historical value in Hampshire. Whether you’d like to make a one-off donation, leave a legacy in your will or make a regular donation, it is very straight-forward.
Stories from the Archives
Introduction to the First World War Home Front
When you think of the First World War often the first thing to spring to mind are trenches and fighting in France and Belgium. However,
HAT Visits Titchfield Abbey
A small group assembled at Titchfield Abbey at 10:30am on Wednesday 19th June, greeted by our hosts Marilyn and Colin Wilton- Smith, members of the Titchfield
Series 3: Episode 1 – Hampshire Archives Trust: Dr Gabrielle Storey
In this episode, Daniella is joined by Dr Gabrielle Storey, who is currently working as part of the Victoria County History (VCH) Hampshire team. Gabrielle is writing parish histories of Ellisfield and North Waltham and discusses her work for VCH, giving insights into the histories of these two places and the records available to carry out this research.
Charter Analysis and Reassessing the Reign of King Eadwig, 955-959.
‘Anglo-Saxon charters’ refer to a wide range of documentary sources including diplomas, writs and wills, written in a combination of Latin and Old English. Typically,
Series 2: Episode 9 – Hampshire Archives Trust: Introducing Our Newest Trustees
In this episode, Daniella speaks to our newest Trustees Barbara Gibson and Nick Shrimpton about how they became involved in Hampshire Archives Trust. During the episode, Nick and Barbara share their interests in Hampshire’s local history and the importance of preserving archives.
Assassination, Celebration, and Civil War: Where to find Charles I in Hampshire
Charles I was born 423 years ago on 19th November 1600 in Dunfermline Castle, in Fife, Scotland. The second surviving son of James VI &