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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.
This Website
May 2019
In his outline in the Summer 2018 Newsletter for the future direction of the Hampshire Archives Trust, David Livermore, the Trust’s chairman, identified the need for an effective website.
Next Event
Southwick Walk and Museum Visit
Tuesday 18 June
(10.00a.m. – 4.30p.m.)
In the morning there will be a walk around Southwick, a rare example of an village still owned by a land owing estate, and in the afternoon a visit to Southwick House to view the D Day Map Room and the Royal Military Police Museum followed by tea.
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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
God’s House Tower
The Trust has recently awarded a grant for an exhibition about its use as a goal and a publication a ...
Wessex Film and Sound Archive
Hampshire Archives Trust supported the establishment and development of Wessex Film and Sound Archiv ...
The Tudor Revels Palaeography Group
The Tudor Revels Palaeography group (www.tudorrevels.co.uk) are a dozen volunteers who transcribe si ...
Latest news
From the President of Hampshire Archives Trust, Mr Nigel Atkinson
A new website for HAT As President of the Hampshire Archives Trust may I welcome you to our new website. I congratulate the team on its production and hope it will encourage Hampshire residents to research and visit the amazing collection held by the Hampshire Record Office and the other
Enthusiasts Become Ambassadors for Archives
In May 2109, members of local interest groups received expert advice on an Archives Ambassadors course run by staff from the Hampshire Record Office. Participants included village historians from both Ropley and Broughton, who all face the task of sorting and presenting large collections of photographs and other material accumulated
Polite Academy – a book on etiquette in the 18th century
Steff Palmer of Hampshire Record Office explains her love of a small, late 18th century book,entitled “The Polite Academy” (HRO Ref, 83M93/65). Subtitled `School of Behaviour for Young Gentlemen and Ladies, it was intended as a foundation for Good Manners and Polite Address in Masters and Misses`. With 12 illustrations,
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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.