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Grants
The Trust welcomes grant applications from groups and organizations with suitable projects for the public benefit that ally with the Trust’s objectives as stated in its Constitution.
Private Archives
The world is awash with private archives. They are in solicitors’ offices, company HQs, in people’s
houses and attics, and in village halls.
Next Event
Thursday 12 December 2019, 7-8.30pm
Hampshire Archives Trust once again joins with Hampshire and the Islands Historic Churches Trust again for the annual Christmas party.
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Use the search facility to locate articles of interest on the Hampshire Archives Trust website. The search will return results from articles, posts and case studies based on key word that you enter.
Case studies
Case Studies demonstrating the work of Hampshire Archive Trust
Hampshire Place-Names-a Treat for Puzzle-Solvers
Most people at some time ask why the place they live in has acquired its name. Find out more ...
Cathedral Archives Conservation
Chamberlain’s account roll This fragment of the Chamberlain’s account roll was conserved at Hamp ...
Old Hyde House
ADAM Architecture is a leading practice specialising in Classical and Traditional architecture. The ...
Latest news
Grant to Victoria County History
HAT recently made a grant of £8,000 to the new Victoria County History (VCH), which, under the guidance of Dr John Hare and Dr Jean Morrin, has the long-term objective of rewriting the history of the entire county, starting with a series of studies on the north-east of Hampshire. The
Buriton Village Association
The parish of Buriton, Hampshire, has a rich local heritage and a fascinating local history. As with many places, however, there is a risk that, over time, much of the knowledge and many photographs of the past could be lost. The Buriton Heritage Bank was therefore launched in 2001 to
Hampshire Field Club
The Hampshire Field Club and Archaeological Society was founded in 1885 to foster and promote the county’s heritage and history. Although the society has changed a great deal over the decades, it continues to study and promote Hampshire through its four sections: Archaeology, Historic Buildings, Landscape and Local History. The
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Introduction to the Trust
The Trust supports the preservation and conservation of Hampshire related archives, and promotes them for the benefit of the public and to advance wider knowledge and understanding of archives
Become a Member of Trust
Members get invites to exclusive events and reduced rates to other events, an invitation to the AGM and at least one other exclusive event during the year, members will receive two newsletters per year.
Local History Groups
There is an insatiable interest amongst most people to know about the place they live in. This has spawned many groups that research local history, often with extensive archives.
Make a Donation
Hampshire Archives Trust is an independent volunteer-run charity that preserves and celebrates Hampshire’s rich and diverse documented past. We need your donations to continue this work.