Heritage Charities That specialise in History

Unfinished Histories records the history of the alternative theatre movement c1968-88 in Britain through oral history, documentation and the collection of physical archives. We share this work through web sites and publications including films, CDs and DVDs and through events such as talks, readings, workshops, exhibitions, productions including new work inspired by past practitioners.

Development & promotion of understanding of the Dartmoor Greyface breed of sheep, breed development and improvement, development of the place of the breed in the national sheep flock and recording the history of the breed.

General Meetings with visiting speakers are held monthly plus around 107 Activity Groups covering 67 educational, recreational, creative and leisure interests. Run by Members for Members as learning for pleasure, groups include Art,Architecture,Books,Canals,Computing,Craft,Current Affairs,Family History,Languages,History,Model Engineering,Music,Photography,Poetry,Quiz,Rambling,Science & Theatre.

The objects of Voices of British Ballet are to advance the education of the public in the study & understanding of ballet, dance & related arts in their historical, social & artistic contexts. When planning our activities for the year, the Board of Trustees were primarily directed toward seeking funding & within the limited amount of funds currently available, recording & transcribing interviews.

Preserve for the benefit of the people of Bridgend County Borough and of the Nation, the historical, architectural and constructional heritage that may exist in and around St John?s House in buildings of particular beauty or historical, architectural or constructional interest.

We advance the education for the public benefit in the subject of cacti and other succulent plants, their history, botany and cultivation by maintaining a library of botanical books, teaching practical horticultural, cultivation and propagation skills and the maintenance of a documented collection of succulent plants.

Acquire, repair, and sell or let historic buildings in and around Tremadog as a means of preserving their architectural and historical interest.Inter alia:Publish books, hold exhibitions, arrange visits, undertake research;Raise funds by subscription, donation, grant, loan or otherwise; Accept gifts;Employ staff, apply for statutory consents, enter contracts; Support other like trusts

To establish, maintain and equip premises for use as a local history museum for the benefit of the general public including school parties for educational purposes and local history research.

The Friends of Honeywood Museum raise funds to support Honeywood Museum and to encourage as many people as possible to take an interest in the local history of the area. The Friends help to pay for additional items to support the work of the museum. We organise regular illustrated talks on all aspects of local history as well as other family events.

The objects are:- 1). To restore, preserve, improve and maintain the area known as "Whinfell Quarry Garden" for the benefit of the public. 2). To advance the education of the public, concerning the history and other matters relating to "Whinfell Quarry Garden".

The aims of the organisation are to To establish a Local History Society in Pembroke and Monkton To raise public awareness of the heritage of these communities To research, record and disseminate the history of Pembroke and Monkton To encourage community participation To support Pembroke Museum

Bristol Radical History Group publishes research which it carries out, holds lecturers , meetings and festivals and provides speakers to other interested parties.

TO EDIT, TRANSLATE AND PUBLISH THE RECORDS OF LONDON IN AN ACCESSIBLE AND SCHOLARLY FORMAT, AND TO ADVANCE EDUCATION BY STIMULATING PUBLIC INTEREST IN ARCHIVES AND HISTORICAL MATERIAL RELATING TO LONDON

Supply of facilities to local community including sports and youth activities, historical and craft societies, social functions such as birthday and anniversary parties, fund raising functions including quiz nights, discos and bands, rent of hall for local toddlers group and to auction house.

THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE, TO: PRESERVE AND RESTORE BLACKPOOL WINTER GARDENS, A GRADE II* LISTED BUILDING;  TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE PRESERVATION AND HISTORY OF BLACKPOOL WINTER GARDENS AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION, WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS

To promote and encourage the study of family history amongst those living in or having ancestral links with that area of Greater London north of the Thames extending from the edge of the City of London at Bishopsgate and Aldgate, eastwards through the London Borough of Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Newham, Redbridge and Dagenham, to the edge of Metropolitan Essex at Havering.

TO PROMOTE THE STUDY OF COURTS, HOUSEHOLDS AND ENTOURAGES THROUGHOUT HISTORY.

To promote the preservation for the public benefit of the historical features of Martlesham Heath Airfield including the WW2 Control Tower. The advancement for the public benefit by the provision of a museum and providing a learning environment and associated activities,

To obtain, preserve and operate a representative collection of historical LMS passneger and non passenger coaching stock for use by and the education of the public.

Earls Colne Heritage Museum operates and manages a local history museum at the Old Water Tower, 1 Reuben Walk, Earls Colne, Colchester CO6 2SZ. It is an entirely volunteer led charity and opens at weekends and on Wednesdays in summer ( see website for details).

To provide facilities and amenities for social welfare, particularly a centre for the benefit of the inhabitants of Llanidloes and the neighbourhood, without discrimination of any kind, and to provide education, particularly in the arts and with special regard to the history, crafts and culture of the area of benefit.

We aim to inspire Hampshire residents and visitors of all ages & from all communities to learn about history and heritage by providing free Heritage Open Days events every September in and around Winchester, an annual festival of history that offers a range of activities for the whole community, and free and low cost history and heritage educational projects such as 'Hampshire HistBites'.

The Association of Dress Historians (ADH) supports and promotes the study and professional practice of the history of dress, textiles and accessories of all cultures and regions of the world, from before classical antiquity to present day. The ADH supports scholarship through international conferences, publication of The Journal of Dress History and prizes and awards for students and researchers.

Village Hall with Wi-Fi internet facilities. Fully accessible main hall, and annex/meeting room.Providing a Community Hub with keep fit, medau, art group, book group, gardening club and local history group,childrens' play group, craft groups, line dancing. Available to hire for business meetings, parties, events and local groups.

Preserve and catalogue donated collections, arrange public events and to make presentations on the Archive contents, undertake oral history interviews, develop educational curricula for secondary schools, produce a newsletter, maintain the website, collect new collections, provide open access for those who want to consult the collections. The Archive has two locations: Leeds and Bristol.