Heritage Charities That specialise in History

Archivist relating to the Polish Underground State and the home army known as Armia Krajowa. Also education, particularly regarding WW2, awareness relating to Polish heritage and history.

Amenity society carrying out environmental work and encouraging the study of history, landscape and culture in the vicinity of Halesowen Abbey. Much work involves the enjoyment of the area by use of public rights of way system. The Trust helps others is understanding and appreciating the local environment and provides advice to local authorities and others.

The object of the CIO is to advance the education of the public in the history of mining at the former Chatterley Whitfield colliery by the demonstration of mining methods and the exhibition of machinery and ancillary matters connected with mining transportation social conditions and industrial archaeology and in such other ways as the trustees consider appropriate.

The Charity operates community boats based on Beverley Beck in East Yorkshire, with its restored Humber Barge Syntan acting as a museum, meeting space and mobile resource to show the history and operation of craft on Beverley Beck. This is enhanced by our vessel Sun, used as a trip boat to carry passengers including those with mobility issues and our small training and trip boat Mermaid.

The objectives of the Society are as set out in its constitution and are in summary:a)to encourage high standards of architecture and town planning in and around St Albans;b)to stimulate public interest in, and care for, the beauty, history and character of the City and its surroundings;c)to encourage the preservation, development and improvement of the conditions in which to live and work

GENERAL MEETINGS OF OLDER PEOPLE WITH SPEAKER,ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ART APPRECIATION, BIRD WATCHING, WALKING, THEATRE VISITS, LOCAL HISTORY ETC.,

To advance the education of the public in the history of Cheltenham

TO PURCHASE FOR THE USHER GALLERY,FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC,SUCHPAINTINGS,DRAWINGS,PRINTS,SCULPTURES,BOOKS,MANUSCRIPTS,WORKS OF ART OROTHER CHATTELS

Restoring and conserving Lowther Castle and gardens, promoting public access to this nationally significant building and offering access to high quality information about the site, covering history, conservation, economics and culture.

To establish and maintain for the benefit of the public a History Centre relating to the Teign Valley

To further Defence Surveying capabilities by:a. organisation of technical and historical meetings, visits & semniars;b publication of a technical journal;c. restoration & preservation of historical artifacts;d. maintenance of historical records & archives;e. supporting research;f. fostering esprit de corps for serving & retired members of the Defence Surveying Community.

The advancement of the education of the general public in the history of dance and the development of research in the history of dance. The promotion of exchanges between research workers in the history of dance in a European context. The organisation of conferences and other activities on research projects. The publication of an annual journal.

The objects of the charity are for the public benefit by provision of a museum and relevant collections concerned with the history of and industrial and other heritage of Bromsgrove and its environs.

To preserve for the benefit of the public the Wallis Collection and any documents / photographs / artifacts and any other exhibits connected to the history of the Wallis collection and to promote the education of the public concerning the history and in particular to exhibit to the public the Wallis collection

1. Run an Arts Council accredited museum displaying the history and heritage of Whitchurch, Shropshire and its surrounding area.2. Conduct research projects relevant to the history and heritage of Whitchurch, producing booklets, leaflets and internet material.3. Maintain a historical archive of artefacts relevant to the history of Whitchurch.

The Trust owns and manages the island of Steep Holm in the Bristol Channel as a living memorial to pioneer environmentalist Kenneth Allsop. Visitors are welcome on scheduled day trips, whether tourists, or specialists in ecology and/or history. Research is encouraged and published. The 1867 Victorian Barracks houses the island Visitor Centre. Donations and subscriptions help with expenses.

To advance the education of young people for the public benefit in particular but not exclusively by making grants and awards to students in full-time education and provide advice and information.To promote the history of the Royal Air Force Apprentices ( 1920 - 1993).

Anything to do with Horncastle, past, present and future

Preserve repair maintenance improvement and beautification of the church of St Peters Revelstoke and of the monuments fittings and chattels in the church and of the churchyard belonging to the church.To preserve repair maintain beautify and reconstruct the church as a building of historical importance or architectural value in the event of the church being declared redundant.

Local Civic Society to maintain and enhance Windsor and Eton's historical unique environment

Educational and Leisure activities for older people.These include Reading groups, Music, Gardening, Walking, Bridge, Canasta, Theatre, Local/Social History, Crafts, Current Affairs, Geology, Bowls, Art Appreciation, French, Modern Philosophy, Talks on various subjects, and Social gatherings.

DEMHT cares for a collection of old historic medical equipment, books, photographs and ephemera in Exeter. We give exhibitions, talks, handling sessions to the public around Exeter and Devon. We provide training and other volunteer/internship opportunities in curating and research into the history of medicine and managing a museum collection.

Discussion Groups covering finance & investment,local history,Art appreciation, Family History,French Conversation,Light Music and Light Classical Music,Computer Skills,Current Affairs,meetings with lectures of general interest often illustrated. Members are encouraged to start other groups of interest to them subject to the interest being shown by fellow members.

Arden (Solihull) u3a meets every Monday with a visiting/member speaker. Currently, there are 7 Activity Groups meeting monthly, covering a wide range of interests: Current Affairs, Geography & History, Go and Do, Play Reading, Rambling, Reading for Pleasure, Science Today.

2 newsletters a year.1 research journal a year. 7 monthly lecture meetings. Archaeological fieldwork and excavation when feasible. Visits and trips to relevant sites..