Category: Stories from the Archives

Series 4: Episode 5 – Witches, Witchcraft and Local History

In this episode Daniella is joined by Professor Marion Gibson, Professor of Renaissance and Magical Literatures at the University of Exeter, to discuss witches and witch trials of the early...

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Meet our new Chair!

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...

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Series 4: Episode 4 – The Battle of Southsea Project

In this episode, Daniella talks to Paul Carter, creator of Name & Place and author of Beyond the Tree, about uncovering family history stories and how the Name & Place...

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Series 4: Episode 3 – Name & Place

In this episode, Daniella talks to Paul Carter, creator of Name & Place and author of Beyond the Tree, about uncovering family history stories and how the Name & Place...

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The Armada Chronicles

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...

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Looking for George Austen at Monk Sherborne

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...

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Series 4: Episode 2 – The Watercress Line and Celebrating Railway 200

In this episode, Daniella speaks to Daniel Ball, the education and outreach coordinator for the Watercress Line heritage railway. The episode explores the current Railway 200 celebrations and the work...

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‘Britain shall not Burn’: Commemorating 84-years since the Portsmouth Blitz Bombings at Royal Garrison Church

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:...

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Series 4: Episode 1 – The British Association for Local History and Supporting Local History Across the United Kingdom

In this episode, Daniella is joined by Dr Paul Dryburgh and Joe Saunders of the British Association for Local History. Paul and Joe discuss the work that the British Association...

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