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. 

Blogs, talks and podcasts

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The Very Old and the Very New: 3D Scanning in an Archive

As a researcher of medieval history, one of my favourite parts of archival work is the actual handling of documents, some of them centuries old. In museums the handling of...

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Series 4: Episode 8 – Hampshire History Trust

In this episode Daniella speaks to Liz King, Chair of the Hampshire History Trust. The episode explores what Hampshire History Trust is, its aims, and how it engages people with...
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Historic Jewish Hampshire – Exploring the Hidden Jewish History on your Doorstep

When considering Jewish sites in the UK, both religious and historical, most people would think of London or Manchester as the most significant locations. The national museums and nearby synagogues...

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Series 4: Episode 7 – Charity at Christmastime: Orphanages, Workhouses, and Asylums in 19th and 20th Century Hampshire

In this episode, Daniella speaks to Jane Glennie and Sean Attwood, members of the Sarah Siddons Fan Club, about performing local history in Southampton. In particular, the episode explores activities...
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Series 4: Episode 6 – Performing the Armada in Southampton

In this episode, Daniella speaks to Jane Glennie and Sean Attwood, members of the Sarah Siddons Fan Club, about performing local history in Southampton. In particular, the episode explores activities...
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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...