Heritage Charities That specialise in History
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The Vic 96 Trust
Heritage, LeisureTo restore, preserve, maintain & exhibit in sailing condition the steamship known as VIC 96 and other ships for the benefit of the public and, to acquire, preserve, maintain & exhibit a collection of marine & other appurtenances & materials associated with VIC 96 and other ships to educate the public in the historical significance of them in terms of the nation's maritime and industrial heritage.
Pulford Village Hall
Associations, Facilities, HeritageVillage Hall used for many village activities. Bridge Club, History Group, Handbell ringersArt Club, various committee meetings
The Friends Of Walpole Old Chapel
Associations, Heritage, ReligionThe Friends of Walpole Old Chapel help to care for, maintain and develop Walpole Old Chapel, for the benefit of the general public. We also help to educate the general public about the historical and cultural significance of the chapel by opening the building to the public and by providing educational material, displays and performances
Armstrong Siddeley Heritage Trust LTD
Charitable activities, HeritageEducate - advance the education of the public in the history of Armstrong Siddeley and its associated cos, manufacturing and products.Preserve - a comprehensive archive illustrating all aspects of J D Siddeley's achievements in the infant Motor & Aero industries & in A S, its assoc cos, their development, ideas, people, documents and artefacts of historical significance. Establish this archive.
St John's Hospital, Bakewell
Health, Heritage, Housing, Social welfareMaintain 17th century almshouses to provide accommodation for Bakewell people in need or hardship.
Derbyshire Family History Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageMake library and other resources available, and offer help and advice to those interested in researching their family history, particularly in respect of records relating to the county of Derbyshire.
Letter Box Study Group
Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public in the heritage and history, development and maintenance of letter boxes in the United Kingdom, and British letter boxes worldwide.
Manchester Digital Music Archive Trust
Arts, HeritageMDMarchive is a crowd-sourced digital archive established to celebrate Greater Manchester music and its social history. We preserve music ephemera online. We curate physical exhibitions & pop-up events. We are community engagement experts. We deliver at conferences & festivals. We support & connect those approaching us for information and advice, such as academics, broadcasters and writers.
Penguin Collectors Society
Arts, HeritageAdvancement of education by encouraging & promoting the study of and research into the design, history and content of twentieth century printed books and other art, particularly paperback books and books and art published by Penguin Books Limited and by Sir Allen Lane; second the preservation of archive and similar historical material in public collections.
The Aldershot And District Omnibus Rescue And Restoration Society
Charitable activities, HeritageThe advancement of the education of the public in the history of public transport by preserving, restoring and operating vehicles, machinery equipment and relics of the former Aldershot & District Traction Company Limited and its successors.
The Bedfordshire Natural History Society
Environment, HeritageThe BNHS was formed in 1946 and its main function is to record the flora and fauna of the county of Bedfordshire. Over 20 recorders cover many branches of natural history study and their annual reports are published in the Bedfordshire Naturalist. The Society depends on annual subscriptions and members receive quarterly newsletter Wild about Beds and programmes of meetings.
The Military Heritage Museum
HeritageMilitary Heritage Museum is a military museum aiming to explore, research and exhibit aspects of the military history of Gosport and the surrounding areas.
Bristol And Avon Family History Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageThe promotion and encouragement of family history, genealogy and associated studies with particular reference to the area that made up the former County of Avon. The society publishes a quarterly journal, holds meetings and talks open to all, operates a website, maintains a research room which offers assistance to members and non-members, and organises and supports Fairs and outreach events.
Owston Ferry Coronation Hall
Heritage, LeisureA parish office for the use of public bodies and official meetings, a hall and services for the use of the inhabitants of the Parish of Owston Ferry and district. The hall's amenities are available to hire for any sporting, social, educational, and historical meetings deemed appropriate by the trustees.
The Liverpool Scottish Museum Trust
Armed forces, HeritageResponding to queries on history of individuals and the regiment, providing lectures on military history, preservation & cataloguing regimental records and artefacts of the Liverpool Scottish, arranging displays of regimental collection.
Clwyd Family History Society (cymdeithas Hanes Teuluoedd Clwyd)
Arts, Beneficiary group, HeritageThe promotion and encouragement of Family History research in the area.Production of a quarterly journal.Provision of a programme of lectures and visits of interest to the society.To seek out, transcribe, index and whenever possible publish or make available material relevant to the interests of the society
Wincanton And District Museum And History Society
HeritageProvision of education and tourist services via the Museum premises, presentations, and regular talks
Mounts Bay Lugger Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Heritage, Leisure1) TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN A MOUNTS BAY LUGGER IN ORDER TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE HISTORY OF MOUNTS BAY LUGGERS SPECIFICALLY AND LUGGERS IN GENERAL AND THE SAILING AND USE OF THEM IN THE CORNISH FISHING INDUSTRY. 2) TO OPERATE A YEARLY SAILING PROGRAM . 3) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PERSONS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12 AND 18. PROVISION OF SAIL TRAINING PROGRAM
The Birmingham And Warwickshire Archaeological Society
HeritageTo promote the study of archaeology and history and the preservation, investigation, excavation and restoration of local antiquities and buildings of historical interest for the public benefit
The British Society Of Sports History
Arts, Heritage, LeisurePromoting study and research into the history of sport through; providing grants for research activities, sponsorship of research projects, sponsorship of events, holding conferences and workshops, publishing a journal (Sport in History) and awarding prizes in the field of sports history.The Societies website is www.sportinhistory.org
The Friends Of The National Archives CIO
Associations, Charitable activities, HeritageAdvancing the education of the public, in particular but not exclusively by promoting, supporting and assisting TheNational Archives in the following ways:(1) Preserving and improving public access to documents that are of national,cultural, academic and historical importance;(2) Educating the public about the documents and records held by The NationalArchives.
Knutsford Heritage Centre
Education, HeritageINFORMING KNUTSFORD AND DISTRICT ABOUT THE HISTORY AND CUSTOMS OF KNUTSFORD, AND GATHERING FURTHER HISTORICAL INFORMATION.EDUCATION BY MEANS OF IN HOUSE LECTURES, SEMINARS, LIAISON WITH SCHOOLS AND OTHER LOCAL ORGANISATIONS.ASSISTING LOCAL ARTISTS BY PROVIDING DISPLAY SPACE.CONSERVATION OF THE KNUTSFORD TAPESTRY.ENCOURAGING VISITORS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
The Frenchay Tuckett Society
Arts, Charitable activities, HeritageOur objective is advancing the education of the public in the history of the village of Frenchay. To this end we carry out historical research, then publish the results on our web site, publish books and give talks. We also run Frenchay Village Museum.
The Ermine Street Guard
Armed forces, Education, HeritageThe advancement of education for the public benefit by the study of the roman army, the production of roman armour and equipment and providing educational displays to the general public at historical sites museums schools and colleges
Youth Learning Network LTD
Beneficiary group, HeritageOur aim is to provide educational support to families and communities, that promotes and builds a better future for all, by raising educational standards, delivering comprehensive support for children and young people, providing a better environment for learning, fostering harmonious relations among communities and undertaking visits to historical places of learning in the UK and abroad.