Heritage Charities That specialise in History

The objects of the trust are to promote for the benefit of the nation the preservation of public transport vehicles and items of allied transport interest which are of historical and educational value.

1. Promotion of the study of all branches of natural history and all matters relating to the conservation of flora, fauna, habitats and geological features in Hertfordshire. In particular to record and monitor the occurrence,distribution and status all forms of wildlife and how this changes over time and to publish the results.2. Encourage participation in these activities

THE PROVISION AND MAINTENANCE OF A MUSEUM IN THE OLD LEIGH CONSERVATION AREA FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC AND FOR THE EXHIBITION TO THE PUBLIC OF OBJECTS AND OTHER ITEMS CONNECTED WITH THE HISTORY OF THE TOWN OF LEIGH-ON-SEA.

Stickford Community Centre provides facilities for members of the public and residents of Stickford. These includemeetings/activities eg Parish Council Meetings, Stickford Ladies Social Circle, Keals Club, Relax and Craft Group, Local History Group, Coffee mornings, Bingo and other fundraising events. It is hired as a training venue and used as an emergency facility in case of flooding, etc.

Museum providing information and exhibits about Ashford in Kents past including for the first time an area highlighting the towns railway history. For the 2014 season a display commemoration the first world war with photographs and letters fromlocal people. It also includes a small mock trench.

Local History

Reviewing planning applications and making recommendations to the Borough of Barnet. Monitoring the local environment - trees, plants, open spaces, wildlife against damage and encroachment. Informing local schools on conservation and the environment. Informative talks to members. Maintaining society and local history archives.

The Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum collects, documents, conserves, exhibits and interprets items relevant to the history of the Regiment.

Acts as Friends of Swansea Museum;purchases items for its collection; arranges a series of monthly evening lectures, Presidents Invitation Lecture and 4 lunch time talks on a range of topics by specialists in their subjects;Finances a series of work shops for young people on local topics; Publishes Annually well researched contibutions in Swansea History Journal(formerly Minerva) and 3 Newsletters

Maintaining and sailing two preserved sailing vessels a Humber Keel (Comrade) and a Humber Sloop (Amy Howson) We also supply information to schools on the working history and attend maritime festivals to promote the awareness of these vessels.

We are a local civic society.Our aims are:(i) To promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting Streatham.(ii) To educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of Streatham (iii) To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in or affecting Streatham.

Monitors upkeep and planning applications in residential Conservation Area and public Deer Park & Elizabethan House.

To collect, conserve and interpret the heritage of Padstow and District. Providing display and access to artefacts and information relevant to the history of Padstow and District. Opening to the public as a Museum from February to December and at other times by appointment.

Meetings, Parish Council meetings, Short Mat Bowls, Ladies Social Club, Keep-fit, monthly social get-togethers,Blackawton and Strete History Group

Promote and encourage a) the public study of family history b) the preservation of archival material c) educational activities. Hold lectures, discussions and exhibitions and to organise educational and research visits. Transcribe and where possible publish relevant material. Engage in collaborative actions with similar societies and with established bodies.

The Radnorshire Society is concerned with the old Welsh county of Radnorshire founded in 1930. It organises an annual programme of public lectures and excursions. It maintains an important local history archive and library and publishes its own 'Transactions', incorporating new research and archive material. There is a Field Section which co-ordinates separate talks, research and field trips.

The Society's area of interest is the pre-1974 city boundaries of Rochester including urban Strood.The Society's activities cover guided tours of Rochester, publication of leaflets/books on the City's history and making representation on relevant planning applications to Medway Council.The Society is represented on many bodies in the area covering tourism, built environment and conservation.

Heritage /History / Environment

Provision of the Journal for members and others; holding annual meetings for study of the United Reformed Church and the traditions from which it comes; provision of an enquiry service for the public, both at home and abroad; care of archives for the Church and provision of library services; the making of grants to members of the public intending to publish relevant research.

Maintain meeting rooms & attended public events, promote research into & the study of and interest in history, recreate in miniature great battles & events of history, allowing the public to watch & or participate with a view to maintaining & encouraging study of history, encourage & assist the study of the uniforms, arms, armaments, organisation & tactics of the past & any other aspect of history

The Society promotes the study and creation of British bookplates (ex-libris) through its journal, newsletter, books, occasional exhibitions and its website including listing artists willing to accept commissions. It also supports interest in the fields of graphic and book art, bibliography, heraldry and family history, and provides information about, and helps identify, British bookplates.

NBVH provides a social focus for the community.It provides facilities for local groups e.g book club, art, history group, sewing group, parish council, parochial council meetings. It provides a venue for social events for the community quiz nights, table tennis, cinema evenings and is also available at extremely reasonably rates for private hire e.g. children's parties, large family occasions.

This is a grant giving charity funded by historical endowment, which intends to distribute its net income year by year.

Gathering and sharing information on the local history of Brecknockshire Assisting Brecknockshire Museum and publishing an erudite journal annually

To promote and foster the study of all branches of natural history and add to existing knowledge, both generally and regarding Wharfedale in particular. To promote the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment.