Heritage Charities That specialise in History
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The Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum
Armed forces, HeritageTo educate the public and members of the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment in the history of the Royal Hampshire Regiment and its military accomplishments; and to uphold the traditions and perpetuate the deeds of the Royal Hampshire Regiment by the preservation and public exhibition of the Regimental Collection consisting of documents, artefacts and other items of the Royal Hampshire Regiment.
The Great War Aviation Society
Armed forces, Arts, Heritage, LeisurePublication of quarterly journals and occasional monograms/booklets; provision of financial support for the British & Commonwealth Air Forces' memorial at St Omer France; assistance to the Royal Aero Club Trust; part-funding of WW1 curator at RAF Museum; advice to museums on WW1 exhibitions; provision of prizes for Guild of Aviation Artists & International Plastic Modellers Society.
Wallingford Museum
Beneficiary group, Heritage- to provide for the public of all ages a Museum which presents the past in and around Wallingford, Oxfordshire, in an entertaining and informative way- to collect and conserve historic items and to research and present special exhibitions on specific themes of local historical interest- to provide special educational facilities for children and adults on local historical topics
The Bognor Regis Local History Society
Charity and VCS support, Education, HeritageWe promote Bognor Regis local history by offering monthly meetings with talks on various subjects. We also offer slide shows and talks to local schools and adult groups, plus attend seasonal events with our own stall. Finally, the society operates a local history museum in the town, run entirely by the volunteer membership.
Bentwaters Aviation Society
Armed forces, Education, Heritage, LeisureBentwaters Aviation Society was formed primarily to operate the Bentwaters Cold War Museum. The purpose of the Bentwaters Cold War Museum is to collect, preserve, display and provide for scholarship, material relating to the history of RAF Bentwaters and RAF Woodbridge and aviation generally where a link with Bentwaters and Woodbridge is established, for the public benefit in perpetuity.
The North Holderness Museum Of Village Life (hornsea Museum)
HeritageThe objects of the charity is to preserve for the Community and the nation; local history, architectural and cultural heritage that may exist in and around North Holderness in the form of buildings and artefacts of particular historical, architectural and cultural interests. The museum also puts on events for the local community, such as paranormal nights and 1940's street party days.
Archif Menywod Cymru / Women's Archive Of Wales
Beneficiary group, HeritageRaising awareness of the history of women in Wales; identifying and ensurig the safeguarding, conservation, publicising and making publicly accessible all relevant source materials; carrying out relevant projects and holding public events such as conferences, exhibitions and talks, and by carrying out and/or assisting relevant research.
Society For The Study Of French History
HeritageEducation and research
Ashbourne And District U3a
Arts, Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Heritage, Leisure, ResearchArt, Art Appreciation, Badminton, Board Games, Books, Bridge, Canasta, Chatter, Choir, Cinema, Craft, Creative Writing, Current Affairs, Disco, Family History, French, Gardening, German, Guitar, Cycling, Hiking, Landscape Heritage, Line Dancing, Mindfulness, Petanque, Photography, Pickleball, Qigong, Science & Engineering, Strollers, Table Tennis, Theatre, Ukulele, Walking, Wine Appreciation, Yoga
Road Locomotive Society
Arts, HeritageThe Society has since 1937 recorded for public benefit the history of all types of self propelled road steam engines - traction engines,road rollers, wagons and portable engines - made, used or preserved in the UK. It maintains an extensive record of owners and manufacturers production, photographs, books and literature and publishes a quarterly journal.Public reference may be made to the records.
Cobham Conservation And Heritage Trust
Economic and community development, Heritage, SocietyTo promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting CobhamTo educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of CobhamTo secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest of SurreyTo develop our heritage and promote civic pride and community awareness in Cobham
Living History (north East) Limited
HeritageREGIONAL ORAL HISTORY CENTRERECORD PEOPLE'S MEMORIES/LIFE STORIES TO PRESERVE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
The Friends Of Pencarrow
Associations, Beneficiary group, HeritageResearch into family (their activities, their servants etc) and related local history; restoration and repair of house and grounds; educational activities.
The Ptfa Of St Luke's Primary School, Cannock
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Heritage, LeisureOffer additional fun activities for children to enjoy while fundraising for additional resources for the school.We offer disco's, a bonfire evening, summer and Christmas fairs, magician shows and other fun events after school. We have supplied EYFS equipment, fun reading books, history artifact boxes, table tennis tables, football goals & a defibrilator
The Friends Of Waltham Abbey Church
Associations, Heritage, ReligionTo maintain and enhance the fabric of Waltham Abbey Church, as a building of historical and architectural importance.
Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas
HeritageThe academic study of early Christianity within its historical context, including its theological, socio-economic, religious and political dimensions.
The Friends Of Cressing Temple
Associations, Facilities, Heritage, Leisure, ReligionTo conserve, enhance and develop the buildings, gardens and historic site at Cressing Temple, as a unique historical, social, horticultural and educational record and resource; and to support Essex County Council in this objective, for the benefit of the people of Essex.
Fylde Transport Trust
HeritageTo educate the public in the history of public transport by means of acquisition of vehicles of historical significance and restoration of such vehicles to operational condition so that the public may experience travel on transport of yesteryear, creating memories for the old and bringing history alive for the young.
Havering Museum Limited
Associations, HeritageThe Charity operates a local history museum for the London Borough of Havering.
The Lambert Dobski Trust
Arts, Heritage, ReligionCharitable activities include the following: Supporting the work of Lance Lambert Ministries in the promotion and provision of access to all books, manuscripts and teaching material produced by Lance Lambert during his lifetime; Carrying out and direct discipleship, evangelistic and missionary activity; Supporting, administer, set up or co-operate with other charities & voluntary organisations.
The Carshalton Water Tower And Historic Garden Trust
Associations, Facilities, HeritageTo promote for the benefit and education of the general public, the maintenance, restoration and preservation of the listed 18th century Water Tower, Hermitage, the Folly Bridge, Lodge and lake with its surrounding area at Carshalton House Estate, Surrey.
St Ives Museum
Charity and VCS support, Heritage, ProfessionsSt Ives Museum is an independent, volunteer-run museum. We aim to enable both the local community and visitors to St Ives to discover more about the town's varied history and heritage, from fishing and mining to art, industry and more. This is done by combining traditional exhibits with modern interactive displays, and exhibitions. Our permanent collection maintains a living record of St Ives.
Berkshire Family History Society
Animals, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageThe society works to advance education of the public in research into family history and genealogy, primarily but not exclusively within the boundaries of the pre-1974 Royal County of Berkshire; including Abingdon and the Vale of the White Horse. It also works to promote preservation, transcription, indexing and ready public accessibility of related records and information.
The Navy Records Society
HeritagePublishes volumes of naval history.
Friends Of The British Overseas Territories
Associations, Heritage, Social welfareWe aim to promote, support and increase awareness of the 260,000 British Citizens that live in the sixteen British Overseas Territories. We want to celebrate the culture, bio-diversity, and history of the territories and support students from the territories studying in the UK as well as holding successful networking/social events to discuss the challenges facing the Overseas Territories.