Stories
Welcome to the Hampshire Archive Trust’s blog, where you’ll find posts relating to all things Hampshire local history, family history, archives, and heritage.
We welcome submissions from anyone working on any aspect of Hampshire history and we’re very interested to hear about the different topics you’re researching and the wonderful collections you’re using. Have you got a Hampshire story to share with us? Find our blog guidelines and how to get in touch here.
On this page, you’ll also be able to access our podcast episodes and recordings of talks that have been given as part of our program. Our Podcast series is called Hampshire’s History Revealed. Enjoy!
The Hampshire Archives Trust is committed to supporting the preservation and celebration of valuable local archives through our grants system, events and other related activities.
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Series 1, Episode 2 – Titchfield’s Tudor History and the 3rd Earl of Southampton’s Fayre
In this episode, Daniella is joined by Marylin Wilton-Smith, the chair of Titchfield History Society, who gives an insight into Titchfield’s Tudor history and the
The Sweating Sickness and Learning Palaeography at Hampshire Record Office
I was incredibly excited as it was my first trip to see the archival documents held at The National Archives (TNA). I had journeyed up
Hampshire Archives Trust: An Introduction
We begin our Hampshire Heritage Revealed with a podcast about the Hampshire Archives Trust (HAT), presented by the Hampshire Archive Trusts’ own Social Media Fellow
Footsteps Into History: A Guide On Writing About Hampshire Local History for Children
Author: Marilyn Wilton-Smith Bio: Born and educated in Portsmouth, Marilyn worked for the Navy initially and later continued her career in a managerial role within
The hidden corners of Winchester College
John Thorn, by June Mendoza. Image: Winchester College Author: Dr Barry Shurlock Bio: Barry is an active local history researcher who writes for the
Manorial Records at Winchester College
Author: Suzanne Foster, College Archivist, Winchester College Bio: Suzanne qualified as an archivist in 1992 and came to work at Hampshire Record Office in the