Heritage Charities That specialise in History

The Society monitors planning proposals, particularly in the Ware Conservation Area and comments where appropriate. It operates a biennial Town Award Scheme in recognition of developments or projects that have enhanced the appearance or amenity of the townOrganises monthly talks on various relevant topicsIt publishes or sponsors various publications concerning the history of the town

Providing historical information & records on the local villages

Advancing public education and knowledge in archaeology and in Britain's history and historic environment in the area covered by the historic counties of Kent, Sussex and Surrey.

To help publicise the history of St Mary's Church Chesham, and to promote strengthening of relations between the church and the local community.To educate and help proclaim the good news of Jesus ChristTo organise events and raise funds to be used for the maintenance andImprovement of the fabric and furnishings of St Mary's Church Chesham and associated Buildings.

Regular safeguarding and exhibitions of local historical interest

The greater promotion of historical knowledge and the greater understanding of history among members of the public by means of the re-enactment of both daily life and particular occurrences in suitable settings, to the highest possible standards of contemporary accuracy.

The object of the Charity is the advancement of the education of the public by the setting up and maintaining in perpetuity a collection of costume accessories and objects from the past and making available the collection as a living display to the public, to art, history and drama students for the purpose of research, and to small conducted parties of children and visually handicapped people.

Published transcripts and editions of archive material related to Staffordshire as well as monographs on the history of Staffordshire. These are available in public libraries across the country as well as to members of the public for a small fee. The society also has a website to help increase access to current and previous volumes.

RESEARCHING AND RECORDING THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF LOWESTOFT AND SURROUNDING AREA BY WAY OF BOOKLETS, DATABASES, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVE ETC FOR THE BENEFIT OF FUTURE GENERATIONS. GIVING ILLUSTRATED TALKS AND GUIDED WALKS TO SCHOOLS, INTERESTED GROUPS AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL

Seeking to educate the public by recording, research and publication of historical information regarding the development of Surrey's buildings

TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATON BY DEVELOPING PUBLIC INTEREST IN ALL ASPECTS OF LOCAL HISTORY, ARCHAEOLOGY AND NATURAL HISTORY.

To encourage and assist in the study of historic Greenwich, to receive corresponding lectures and presentations, to publish an annual Journal of appropriate articles

Encourage and enable, through educational programs, the monitoring, recording, advocacy, and protection of Rutland's natural history and biodiversity. Encourage the public to engage with and understand Rutland's natural history.

To promote and encourage the public study of British family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history with particular reference to Felixstowe and surrounding districts, and to promote the preservation, security and accessibilty of archival material.

Supports local history,environmental studies music and recreational activities within the local community.Supplies a designated play area for young children.Is a centre for art & craft circle.Supports the elderly with coffee mornings.Has a designated natural wild flower garden area.

Within the Parish of Westbere the society aims toa) promote high standards of planning and architecture;b) educate regarding the local geography, natural history and architecture; andc) secure the preservation, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest.The society provides a newsletter and organises events and activities for its members and the local community.

Art Club one Thurs. p.m. each month 1- 4.30pmFamily History 1st Wednesday in month 2-4p.m.Welcombe Spinners weekly Monday 10.00-3.30p.m.Pilates weekly wed.11.30 1 hr. Thurs.1.15p.m 1hr.Badminton and table tennis - book as required, ?5 per hourWine & Wisdom last Fri.Monthly 7-9pmLunch Club, 2nd Wednesday in month - pre-booking onlyMeddon Morsbaggers see Facebook 'Meddon Morsbaggers'

Our aim is to promote civic pride in Malmesbury by conserving its built environment, recording its history and maintaining the Riverwalk and Jubilee Garden. We co-operate with the Planning Authority to ensure policies are appropriate for the town and scrutinise & comment on planning applications.

To preserve for the benefit of the people of Buckinghamshire and of the nation at large, the English historical architectural and constructional heritage, which may exist in and around Buckinghamshire in the form of buildings or ancient monuments.

To promote public knowledge and awareness of natural history and other subjects of environmental interest with particular emphasis upon South Cumbria.

The society arranges lectures for its members during the winter period,of a historical and/or archaeological nature,and during the summer months,excursions to places of historical interest.The society also has a fund from which an annual grant is made to an individual or individuals who are undertaking historical or archaeological research relating to the Canterbury area.

Researches and interprets the history of Ruddington through public lectures, publications and a museum.

We provide a prgramme of talks through the year on local history topics to members of the society and visitors. These will focus on Plaxtol and our surrounding area in Kent.We also carry out research. We have computerised the Plaxtol Census data from 1841 to 1911, and the church registers from the 17C to present. We are publishing a series of booklets on Victorian life in Plaxtol.

To maintain Warminster Museum and provide monthly lectures at Warminster Library on topics relating to history.

Research and dissemination of information relating to mainly local history and archaeology. Main activity is presenting regular lectures on these topics in Cirencester.