Heritage Charities That specialise in History

The Company's objects and principal activities are to advance the education of the public and in particular of Greek Nationals in Great Britain by promoting the study of Greek art, drama, dance, literature, history, customs and traditions.

Agorodd yr amgueddfa ar 14 Gorffennaf 2014. Mae'r amgueddfa yn agored bum diwnrod yrwythnos yn ystod misoedd Mehefin, Gorffennaf, Awst a Medi ac ar benwythnosau yn unig yn ycyfnod tawel, Daeth nifer o grwpiau i ymweld a'r amgueddfa yn cynnwys Merched y Wawr, cymdeithasau capeli aceglwysi a chymdeithasau Hanes.Cynhaliwyd noson garolau a rhaglen ar gyfer plant ysgolion cynradd yr ardal.

The Brixham Heritage Museum and History Society was founded for the purpose of recording, saving and displaying the heritage of the historic town and fishing port.

Our charity holds meetings at its rooms for the reading of original papers, discussions and lectures, it holds an annual exhibition, field meetings and workshops. It publishes a journal and entomological text books. It makes available a library and collections of entomological specimens. These activities have the object of promoting, advancing and diffusing research in biological science.

A- To promote and advance the study of family history and genealogy with particular reference to the county of Oxfordshire. B- To locate, preserve, publish where applicable and make available relevant documents and archival material. C- Hold regular meetings, produce three journals per year and attend other societies and organisations fairs.

(1) - The restoration, preservation, operation and display of its steam locomotives, which includes LMS Princess Coronation Class Pacific 6233 "Duchess of Sutherland";(2) - The restoration, preservation, display and where appropriate, the operation of its rolling stock;(3) - The operation of the West Shed Museum, which aims to exhibit the full history of the LMS pacific class locomotives.

The Trust has significant permanent collections including fine art, decorative art, furniture, social & industrial history, steamboats & historic vessels and archival material. The collections are on loan to Lakeland Arts (charity no. 8162578) which operates Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Blackwell Arts & Crafts House and the Museum of Lakeland Life and WIndermere Jetty Museum.

To promote the restoration and use of the Wendover Arm of the Grand Union Canal and to educate the public in its history, use and ecology.

The presevation and adornment of Beverley Minster and the general mtce of the Minster, its activities and services, its ornaments and furnishings;To make gifts to the Minster which may be acceptable to the PCCTo promote public interest in the Minster its history and its work

Publishes volumes of naval history.

The Charity seeks to relieve poverty by making payments twice a year to elderly people on low income living in the historical parish of Camberwell (which includes Dulwich and Peckham).

education through seminars,lectures,visits,meetings.exchange of information,publications.annual textile fair.financial support through awards and bursaries

The Trust carries out projects in pursuance of its objective to preserve the historical, architectural, and constructional heritage in and around the Borough of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

To promote the study of the history of railways, canals and transport generally.

The principal object of the charity is to examine, preserve and illustrate the ancient monuments and remains of the history, language, manners, customs, arts and industries of Wales and the Marches and to educate the public in such matters.

The Maeldune Trust exists to advance the education of the public in the history and heritage of the Town of Maldon, Essex.

We provide accomodation for six single elderly persons in six historic 16th century one bedroom cottages, who have lived or worked in the Rochford district.

The society serves those interested in the history and technique of British Theatre by arranging public lectures, by publishing books and a thrice-yearly journal ('Theatre Notebook') and by awarding research grants to individuals and institutions. It awards an annual theatre book prize and stages the Poel Event, an annual workshop promoting good stage speech, most recently at the National Theatre.

WE ARE THE HUB OF THE UK TRANSPORT PRESERVATION MOVEMENT, WE MAKE AWARDS AND GRANTS FOR RESTORATION PROJECTS; RECOGNISE INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AND CONTRIBUTION; ENCOURAGE THE INVOLVEMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN RESTORATION PROJECTS; ADVISE AND ASSIST NATIONAL BODIES ON HERITAGE AND PRESERVATION; MARK AND EDUCATE ON SITES OF HISTORICAL TRANSPORT SIGNIFICANCE.

Apply income and capital of the Trust Fund for or towards any of the objects of Armenian House Ltd, (Charity no. 305961) as well as to aplly the income of the Trust Fund for the advancement of education and learning and in particular for the advancement of education and learning among Armenians in the United Kingdom and promotion of the study of Armenian history, language, culture and religion.

Maintenance of listed grade II buildings (historical & architectural) local history museum (free of charge).

The principal activities of the charity throughout the year have continued to be that of promoting and encouraging the public study of British family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history and also to promote the preservation, security and accessibility of archival material.

Run Hastings Fishermen's Museum and Hastings History House, both of which offer archive material, organise walks and talks, events in Old Town and Hastings Weeks, follow planning issues and make representations where appropriate, maintain building databases and supply information as and when required.

SFHG offers encouragement, help and advice to all. 4 meeting centres with monthly meetings at Brighton & Hove, Horsham, Uckfield, Worthing. SFHG library at Falmer nr Lewes. Website and magazine. E-newsletter "Surelye", e-mailing list. Annual conference. Transcriptions, indexes, databases, CDs etc. from [email protected]. Bookstall at events.

THE CHARITY'S OBJECT AND PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY IS RESCUING, RESTORING & DISPLAYING COMBUSTION ENGINES OF HISTORICAL OR TECHNICAL INTEREST WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON GAS ENGINES MADE IN THE GREATER MANCHESTER AREA. IT ALSO RESCUES, RESTORES & DISPLAYS ITEMS OF HISTORICAL OR TECHNICAL INTEREST RELATING TO POYNTON'S HISTORY WITH EMPHASIS ON THE LOCAL COALMINING INDUSTRY & INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY.