Heritage Charities That specialise in History

THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY SHALL BE TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS WHO ARE RESIDENT AT YEOVIL AND THE NEIGHBOURHOOD THEREOF IN THE HISTORY, ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY OF YEOVIL AND THE SOUTH AND WEST PARTS OF THE COUNTRY OF SOMERSET.

Education/Training for Arts/Culture serving Children, young people, adults, older people and the public generally in respect of archaeological and historical information in the County of Gwent and the Borders.

Promotion/Conservation of Local History/HeritageProgramme of Talks/EventsUpkeep/Staffing of village Museum

Publishing texts and other works relating to the history of south Wales.

i) to inform the public of the history of Hitchin and the surrounding district;ii) to undertake research into the origins and development of buildings, people, organisations, crafts, trades, and other aspects of historical interest;iii) to publish the results of such research;iv) to inform members and others of matters likely to impact the historic character of the town.

The Charities objects are to advance the education of the public including advancing its knowledge of the origins,growth and development of the Labour and Trades Union movements and promoting an understanding of the contribution made by the Manchester Mechanics Insitute to the education of young people in the application of science to mechanical and manufacturing.

Preserve the history of Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield and its surrounds and maintain a collection of artifacts illustrating the life of the establishment.

Provides community activities ie domino drives, fund raising events. A building for the use of local history groups, art groups and activities for young children.

The study and research of the genealogy and history of all branches of the ALDERSON family

Weekly winter lectures on natural history and bird-watching, workshops re education, information and local studies of natural history topics such as moth trapping, fungi and bat detection and field trips throughout the year. Aim is to provide social, recreational and educational activities and liaison with groups local and national with similar interests to share information.

The museum's aim is to collect, care, conserve and display items relating to Fowey, illustrating the cultural and civic history and where possible link items to individuals, providing clues to social standing and lifestyle. We also share our ongoing research into Fowey's history with locals and visitors from home and overseas.

The North Downs Society is a public amenity society with the following objects: a) to conserve natural features and ecology, b) to encourage the preservation of buildings of historic interest and a high standard of design in all new developments and planning proposals, c) to stimulate public interest in the history, character, beauty and wild-life of the countryside, d) to further general amenity.

Education of the public and members of the regiment in the history and military accomplishments of the regiment by public exhibition of the collection in a museum. Restoration, conservation, repair, reconstruction and preservation of objects in the collection.

In winter, monthly evening talks. In summer walks and visits to places with a history. Every May, a week end coach trip is taken to a different part of the country. We now have a website with pictures of old Aireborough.

Hold monthly lectures on subjects relating to local history. Arrange at least 2 evening outings and 1 day trip per annum. Produce publications on local history. Occasional open lecture with well known speaker.

Meeting place for members and others interested in Family History Research in West Middlesex.Transcribing and holding copies of Parish Registers and other records in the West Middlesex area.Attending "Fairs" to promote Family History and our Society.

To promote the study, recording and research of local history and to publish the Society's findings and other material of local historical interest/

Established for the benefit of the public to: (1) work principally within the area of Holderness, East Yorkshire for the region's natural and local history. (2) Educate the public in the local and natural history of the area. (3) Secure the preservation and protection and improvement of natural history

Provide lectures by visiting speakers on historical events in the area. Encourage members to carry out and publish their own research.Publish a magazine and books concerning the historic parish of Warton, which included the townships of Borwick, Carnforth, Priest Hutton, Silverdale, Yealand Conyers and Yealand Redmayne.Store archives of historic material of local concern.Establish web site

Wellington Museum Society collects artefacts, documents and illustration about the town and its area of influence. The collection is used to inform visitors of the town's history and its place in the world. The society also publishes booklets on local history.

Furthering interest in Natural History and Archaeology for Wells and the Mendip Hills

To advance the education of the general public by promoting, and making available,the study of the local history and architecture of the Cynon Valley District in all its aspects.

To secure the preservation, protection, developement and improvement of features of historic or public interest of significance in the area of benefit.To stimulate an interest in local history in th children in the area of benefit

To maintain the redundant church of St Mary-Le-Bow, Durham City, as a centre for exhibitions and activities related to the history and antiquities of the city and county, and for other educational and cultural benefits.

The Society, which was formed in 1968, takes an active part in preserving our heritage. We promote various projects in local history and offer advice. We maintain links with local archives, libraries, museums and groups connected with archaeology, family history and industrial archaeology. Lectures and guided walks are held throughout the year.