Heritage Charities That specialise in History

Museum of local history , dedicated to local born engineer Thomas Crampton, displays of model railways, stagecoach, local transport history, town history plus relevant transport history of East Kent. Plus encouraging other small local amenity groups and providing a hub for their activities and a meeting place.

To secure the preservation, protection and enhancement of Greenwich Park. To promote and maintain high standards of horticulture, arboriculture, wildlife, public amenities, planning, architecture. traffic management and policing in Greenwich Park. To educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of Greenwich Park.

The object of the group shall be to preserve, restore, exhibit and operate for the benefit of the public ex British Rail Class 37 (English Electric) diesel locomotives (s) of historical interest.

The teaching of courses with DVDs on Qur'anic Arabic are benefiting adults male and female in Birmingham but thousands of people internationally on satellite TV. The QAF project on Bayt al-Qur'an, the House of Wisdom and Peace, the first of its kind in the West. It will attract scholars from the world over, who will be benefiting from a large number of Arabic manuscripts in Europe.

The charity oversees the renovation, maintenance, display and operation of items in its collection at several heritage railways and centres. It raises funds for this purpose through donations, grants, steaming fees and other means. It further researches the history of items in its collection and makes this information available on its web site and other media channels.

Collection and transcription of original source material in the Essex Record Office, in Essex churches and churchyards, in Essex parish registers etc. Production of CDs of this material to widen access to these records.Monthly meetings and talks on local and family history at four venues across Essex.Attendance/promotion of Fairs / Open Days at Libraries and similar institutions.

To promote and encourage the public study of British family history, genealogy, heraldry and local history with particular reference to Cumbria; to promote the preservation, security and accessibility of archival material.

To advance education by the establishment and maintenance of a museum in local history and in particular, but not exclusively, to Thame and the surrounding area.

Hungarian School Woking is a charitable organisation providing education for the public in the subject of Hungarian culture, language, literature, history, music, arts, etc. through the provision of out-of-school education for children in of Woking (Surrey) and the surrounding area.

The principal object of the charity is the preservation of historical, architectural and constructional heritage in Farnham and its environs.

Activities taking place on a regular basis within the community centre are / Pre-school/Older peoples groups/Dance Club Women's goups/Photographic Club/Lunch Clubs/Local History Group/ Educational courses/ Exercise Groups/One to One support groups.The Community Centre has a policy of encouraging & empowering the people of the area to develop new community groups both educational &recreational

The Choir uses historical research into performing styles and practices in use at the time of composition as the basis for its own performances, usually a series of six concerts held in York

The charity supports archaeological and historical research in the county of Suffolk. It publishes these in an annual paper known as The Proceedings of the Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History. It organises lectures, both live and online, and excursions. It publishes books on the history and archaeology of Suffolk.

To ensure Birmingham is an attractive city.Promote high standards of planning &architecture; educate the public in the geography, history, culture & architecture of the city; secure the preservation & improvement of public amenities & features or areas of historic or pubic interest in the city.Promote the concept of active citizenship. Plant trees and raise awareness of the importance of trees.

We provide sporting & recreational activities to children & adults including table tennis, martial arts, . room hire for public and private meetings such as the Over 50's Computer Club, Irish Dancing, Over 55 luncheon club, toddles group councillors surgery and residents group. A local history group meet at the Club. A Church Group uses the building on Sunday mornings.

We offer lectures and study days aiming to advance the education of the public and promote public understanding of the history, archaeology and culture of the Nile Valley and surrounding regions, and offer research and conservation grants particularly in support the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology and its collections.

Museum, basically of farming and rural life in the area, but including other displays of wider interest and appeal, and demonstrations from a wide selection of skills and crafts on open days. Open to the general public 9 days a year, see website for times and dates; open for private parties by arrangement, see website for further details. Ample free parking; ~90% wheelchair access.

Restoration and operation of railway stock of historical interest, especially Travelling Post Offices and carriages from the former London and North Eastern Railway.

Public displays, demonstrations and talks, Public access to a TATHS Hall of Tools in Amberley Museum, Public access to a TATHS Library in the Museum of English Rural Life,Interchange of information with individuals and organisations worldwideResearch and funding researchPublication of journals, technical notes, research works and out of print material e.g. Victorian trade catalogues

Pilates, aerobics/yoga, table tennis, flamenco dancing, bowls, bingo, whist drive, bird club, history club, band practices, exhibitions, local -, parish council -, WI -, WSCC meetings, private parties and dances; catering for all ages.

THE VILLAGE HALL IS THE MAIN PUBLIC AMENITY IN THE VILLAGE. IT IS USED EVERY DAY DURING TERM TIME BY THE LOCAL SCHOOL FOR LUNCHES, PHYSICAL TRAINING AND ASSEMBLIES. OTHER REGULAR USERS ARE THE KEEP FIT CLUB, THE BOWLS CLUB, THE JUDO CLUB, THE WI AND THE HISTORY SOCIETY. IT IS ALSO HIRED BY THE CRICKET CLUB AND THE CHURCH. THE HALL IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE BY LOCAL RESIDENTS AND THOSE WHO LIVE IN THE

Our purpose is to establish and manage a Heritage and Arts Centre, housed in the former Congregational Chapel in Llanwrtyd Wells. By doing so we shall be preserving a landmark building of historical, religious, cultural and social significance to the Welsh community and advancing the education of the public in the history, geography, culture, environment and other features of life in our area.

Concerts, Art Exhibition, Quizes, History Walk and Talk and other fund-raising events to help maintain, repair, restore, preserve and beautify the fabric of St Laurence Church and it's surroundings.

We assist the academic study and research of the subject of historical dress, using the Hopkins Costume Collection as a basis. The collection is made available to students and historians of the subject, as well as documentary makers and costumer designers for film, television, and theatre. We also lend out parts of the collection to museums, to be exhibited for the benefit of the public.

Museum - education, history, leisure, events, tours, visits, schools liaison