Heritage Charities That specialise in History

TO PROVIDE THE PEOPLE OF THE TOWN AND AREA A FACILITY TO SHOW THE HISTORY OF GUISBOROUGH AND TO PRESERVE INTERESTING ARTEFACTS OF THE TOWN AND AREA.THE MUSEUM IS OPEN TO THE PUIBLIC TWICE A WEEK THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER AND PUTS ON EXHIBITIONS WHICH ARE OF INTEREST TO THE PEOPLE OF THE AREA

The WI plays an important role in the life of the local community. The speakers at the monthly meetings cover a wide range of subjects: travel, healthcare, cooking, arts,crafts and history. Outings are arranged to places of interest. We also cater at many village events. We take a great interest in current affairs and have mounted national campaigns.

ENSURING THE WELLFARE AND PRESERVATION OF THIS HISTORIC SITE AND ITS CHURCH AND OF PROMOTING KNOWLEDGE OF AND INTEREST IN ITS HISTORY

HOLDING MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST TO OUR MEMBERS, MAINTAINING A VILLAGE MUSEUM. HELPING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WITH RESEARCH.

Meetings, which are open to the public, with speakers on local historyOutings to places of historical interestResearch into local history, including responding to queries from people asking about Belbroughton and its pastOccasional exhibitionsA project to place plaques on village buildings of historical interest and a project to archive historical records to a central sharing place

(1) To foster friendships formed by former members of Chailey Heritage School, both staff and pupils, and maintain contact with all old scholars. (2) To support the aspirations of the modern heritage and help maintain its traditions and history. (3) To maintain a benevolent fund to provide financial assistance as appropriate and to exercise due to discretion in making distributions from the fund.

To encourage high standards of architectture and town planning in Lancaster;to stimulate public interest in the history and character of the town and its environs; to pursue these ends by means of meetings, exhibitions, lectures, publication and other forms of publicity.

Based in its Community Hub, the Torpoint Archives & Heritage Centre provides the opportunity for community members & others to research the history of the town & neighbourhood through photographs, documents, displays of artefacts & family histories. Presentations are given to local groups. Facebook & email provide a platform for further promotion, information exchange & discussion.

To provide an independant social meeting place for all age groups of Pickworth. User group activities/clubs include: IT/Computing, History, Gardening, Bingo, Informal & Formal Presentations/Talks, Keep fit, Yoga, Coffee mornings, Pantomine, Drama, Parties, Craft Fair, Bring & Buy, Private Functions.

Advancement of public education in and the promotion of research into Polish history with particular reference to Polish underground movement during the Second World War.

Tonbridge Civic Society's main interest is in the care for the beauty, history and character of Tonbridge and its vicinity. It keeps a record of listed and important buildings. It maintains contact with the local Council to maintain high standards of architecture and town planning. It presents awards for high standards of design, promotes footpaths and cycleways. It publishes a regular newsletter.

Our activities at present are transcribing gravestones, then recording on cd's for sale to members. Monthly meetings with speakers on family history subjects and visits to local historical places. We also open our premises every Monday for 2 hours where members can research and get advice and help if needed. To promote ourselves more widely, we attend local shows whenever possible.

Local history research. Maintenance of local history archive. Organising lectures and trips for members. Publication of local guides and books on local history.

Conserve/preserve the area of the Lickey Hills in north Worces./sw B'ham for the general public's: enjoyment, recreation, knowledge, education, general well-being.By protection of: landscape, flora, fauna, architecture, historical significants and general character.Activities include: raising of funds; talks & lectures; walks & visits; scrutiny of development plans; conservation activities.

To promote the study of local history and archaeology in Egham and the surrounding district. To compile information on local history. To catalogue and research areas of archaeological sites. To publish information on archaeological sites and local history. To assist and support the administration of the Egham Museum. To take appropriate action towards conservation of historic buildings etc.

Lecture programmes of historical interest subject particularly relating to the Wakefield & Yorkshire area. Summer season visits to places of historical interest. Encourages research into matters of historical interest particularly in the Wakefield and Yorkshire areas.

2 or3 dances per year -annual Swinefleet gala. weekly gun club, Monthly history group, women's institute. cycling club events Also we have local police, local parish council, water drainage . End of life celebrations. Available for birthday parties and Wedding receptions We have our own fundraising functions during the year

To educate the public about any aspects of natural history. To protect fauna and flora and to preserve important wildlife habitats for the benefit of the public. To arrange regular indoor and outdoor meetings. To act jointly with other organisations having similar charitable purposes. To collect and collate natural history records. To do all other lawful things for the attainment of our objects.

Local/county history study group for Denbighshire

Archaeological & Historical Society, research locally, excavations, publications

We provide tapes for the blind and partially blind. Contents range from discussions with local community members to cultural and historical topics.

Preservation, conservation, development and improvement of beauty, history and character of Stamford.

LOCAL HISTORY IN HERTFORDSHIRE

To improve, protect and preserve the village of Preston, Herts for the benefit of the villagers and visitors, to promote high standards of planning/architecture in the area of benefit, to secure the preservation of features of historic or public interest (incl. the village's history) and to support and promote any purpose for the benefit of villagers, in particular: children and senior citizens.

The Society exists to carry out and promote research into the local history of Ilkeston and District, and for arranging meetings, events and publications for our members and for the general public.