Dr Alistair Dougall was recently elected as Hampshire Archives Trust’s Chair at our recent AGM on Saturday 11th October. Alistair has been a longstanding Trustee of Hampshire Archives Trust and...
I’ve been a member of the wonderful Sarah Siddons Fan Club for 15 years and have had lots of exciting opportunities to perform the amazing tales that make up Southampton’s...
In this anniversary year, spare a thought for Jane Austen’s elder brother George. The historical record says something about his life. We know that he had severely impaired cognitive and...
Royal Garrison Church stands by the sea on the edge of Old Portsmouth. Its picturesque silhouette, beautiful stained-glass windows, and Victorian and Edwardian interior are full of history. Image One:...
Saturday 3 May 2025 saw Southampton transformed into a buzzing hive of bonnets, books, and brilliant minds as literary and history lovers descended upon the MAST Mayflower Studios for Placing...
Members of the Hampshire Archive Trust (HAT) recently enjoyed a special visit to the New Forest Heritage Trust, marking the successful completion of a significant archival preservation project. The day...
As part of the programme of events marking the 250th Anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, the author’s former home of Southampton hosted a sellout study day ‘Placing Jane’. This event...
Hopefully it won’t have escaped your attention that 2025 is being marked as ‘Railway 200’, cast as the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. It’s an initiative...
The Watercress Line Heritage railway near Winchester has been working with over 100 individuals and community groups across Hampshire and further afield to create a series of textile panels depicting...
Re – Don’t Delay – Enrol Today; The Women’s Land Army in Hampshire, written by Dr John Lander, published by The History Press, (£15.99, plus £2.10 for postage) from the...
The Watercress Line Heritage railway near Winchester is currently working with over 100 individuals and community groups across Hampshire and further afield to create a series of textile panels depicting...
At Legasee Educational Trust, our mission is simple yet profound: to preserve and share the personal stories of veterans who have served their country. By capturing their oral histories on...
Legasee Educational Trust and Wildern School, Hedge End have recently been on a rewarding journey together, blending education, history, and personal development. Over the course of four engaging workshops, ten...
A full group of guests arrived at Greywell Hill House on the wonderful hot summer’s afternoon of Friday 19th July. The Vice President of Hampshire Archive Trust, the Earl of...
2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the railway revolution, the celebrations are being spearheaded by the rail industry and heritage railways across the country. To mark the anniversary, with funding...
