Heritage Charities That specialise in History
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Society Of Archer-Antiquaries
Heritage, LeisureThe Study of Historical Archery
Bollington And Macclesfield Unit Of The Sea Cadet Corps
Armed forces, Associations, Beneficiary group, HeritageThe Sea Cadets aims to provide young people aged 10- 18 with an environment in which they can choose what they learn from a wide range of stimulating subjects and have fun while doing so.The Cadets learn about life skills and general knowledge that will help them progress in other areas including the history and the traditions of the Sea Cadets and the Royal Navy
The Ottery St Mary Heritage Society CIO
HeritageTo educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of Ottery St Mary, Devon. To assist in the conservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in Ottery St Mary. To collect, conserve, document, display & make available for research, records & items in our museum, at public display locations & online as appropriate.
The Royal Artillery Historical Trust
HeritageTo promote the efficiency of the Royal Regiment of Artillery and in particular to maintain, uphold and promote the traditions of the Regiment and to perpetuate a permanent record of its deeds and the ordnance of all nations by preserving, exhibiting and displaying and making available for public inspection the Royal Artillery Historical Collection,any additions thereto and other similar objects.
Tenbury Wells Museum And History Group CIO
HeritageThe charity provides and maintains a Museum in Tenbury to collect and display items of historic interest particularly for the local area. This includes various documents and photographs including digital copies of the Tenbury Advertiser available for research.In addition the charity organises monthly talks on historical subjects especially as related to the local area.
Ruthin And District Civic Association (radca)
Economic and community development, HeritagePromote high standards of planning and architecture in the areaEducate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the areaSecure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area
The Tempsford Museum And Archives
Armed forces, Beneficiary group, HeritageWe provide research and general public access to the museum's archives relating to Tempsford village and environs as well as RAF Tempsford. Also provide access to family history archives. The museum opens on the 1st Sunday of every month and also provides a meeting place for the community. Exhibitions are changed bi-monthly, talks and visits to historical locations are arranged.
Civilizations In Contact
Beneficiary group, Education, HeritageTHE CHARITY ADVANCES THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN PRE-MODERN WORLD HISTORY AND THE CONTACT BETWEEN CIVILIZATIONS BY POSTING FINDINGS OF ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND OTHER WRITTEN AND VISUAL MATERIAL ON THE WEB, CREATING A WEB-BASED HISTORY LEARNING RESOURCE, COMPILING UNITS OF CURRICULUM FOR SCHOOLS, AND ORGANISING EXHIBITIONS AND OTHER OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
Bricket Wood Station Heritage Trust
HeritageTo preserve, renovate, reconstruct and operate for the benefit of the people of Bricket Wood, the county of Hertfordshire and of the nation at large, the historical, architectural and constructional heritage of the station building at Bricket Wood. This c.1903 station is one of the few surviving stations from the Edwardian period and the sole surviving "steam-age" structure on the Abbey Line.
Swindon Town Football Club Museum
Heritage, LeisureTo advance education for the public benefit in the history and heritage of Swindon Town FootballClub by the establishment and maintenance of a museum displaying and preserving historicalartefacts, memorabilia and all forms of media for the education and benefit of our communities.
Chesham Society
Economic and community development, Education, Heritage, SocietyThe Charity's activities are a) to maintain Chesham's heritage where appropriate and monitor and encourage improvements to the built environment and promote civic pride in Chesham.b) improve the ambience of Chesham.c) educate the public about the history of Chesham.d) encourage and carry out research into Chesham.e) improve the employment prospects for Chesham residents.
Oswestry Town Museum Limited
HeritageTo establish and maintain a museum for the benefit of the public, and to collect, preserve, restore, display artefacts relating to the history of Oswestry town and its surrounding area including any links with other areas that have had an impact on the history of the town and its surrounding area.
Warwickshire Local History Society
Arts, HeritageThe object of the charity is to promote the study of local history in Warwickshire. It does this by lectures and by publications. The Society meets approximately ten times yearly to hear speakers, and to visit sites of historical interest, It publishes Warwickshire History and a bulletin, both distributed free to members twice a year.
Eynsham Museum And Heritage Centre
HeritageEynsham Museum and Heritage Centre, located in the old market hall at the centre of Eynsham, is established to showcase some of the wonderful objects that bring to life Eynsham's long and distinguished history.The Museum will nurture pride in the community for its roots and inspire future generations.We are working on its design and creation and aim to open in Autumn 2023.
The Surtees Society
Charitable activities, Heritage.The advancement of public education in the region that constituted the ancient kingdom of Northumbria, especially by the transcription,editing,translating and publication of original historical documents. The word 'region' as defined covers those parts of England and Scotland between the Humber and the Firth of Forth on the east, and between the Mersey and the Clyde on the West.
The Orpington And District Archaeological Society
Arts, HeritageArchaeological excavation and presentation to the public in the Orpington area. Dissemination of archaeological and historical information principally via monthly lectures and a quarterly magazine.
The Online Memorial And Museum Of Prisoners Of War
Crime and Justice, HeritageProviding a permanent, interactive, historical and educational internet resource which enables the collection and preservation of information concerning prisoners of war. Organising seminars, conferences and tours about the experiences of prisoners of war, and any other activities that support these purposes.The commemoration and remembrance of former prisoners of war.
Brompton Village Hall
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Heritage, LeisureBrompton Village Hall acts as a 'community hub' within the village. Organisations including the Local History Society, Brompton and District Gardening Club, Parish Council, Village Ventures Community Lunch club, Ducklings Toddler Group, Brownies and Brompton Primary School all use the hall. Other uses include fundraising for charity, private parties, musical evenings and educational classes.
Friends Of West Norwood Cemetery
Associations, Beneficiary group, Facilities, HeritageThe provision of regular tours and events within the cemetery and the holding of lectures and exhibitions outwith. Genealogical and other family history research. Newsletter 3 times a year
The Dutch Cottage
HeritageTo maintain and preserve the Dutch Cottage as a building of local historical interest and importance to the town of Rayleigh in Essex.
The Chetham Society For The Publication Of Remains Historical And Literary Connected With The Palatine Counties Of Lancaster And Chester
Charitable activities, HeritageEducation of the public through the publication of monographs and editions of documents concerned with Lancashire and Cheshire for the purpose of furthering knowledge of their history.
British Yemeni Society
Charitable activities, HeritageThe objectives of the Society are to advance public education and knowledge concerning the Republic of Yemen, its history, geography, economy & culture.. and to aid Yemen and its people by supporting efforts of organisations working to address the needs of those Yemenis whose, health, life, livelihood or security are at risk and to encourage and aid any advancement in sustainable development.
Friends Of Devon's Archives
Associations, Charitable activities, HeritageTo advance the education of the public in the history of the County of Devon and its people by promoting, supporting and assisting in the collection, preservation and conservation of the records and other material of historical interest held in the archives of the Devon County Council and elsewhere, including the South & West Devon and North Devon Record Offices.
Christian Heritage Trust UK
HeritageHistory of the English Bible - Protestant Bible Exhibition based in Rowley Regis in the West Midlands
West Blatchington Windmill Society
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Education, HeritageOPEN WEST BLATCHINGTON WINDMILL TO THE PUBLIC ON OPEN DAYS AND SCHOOL AND OTHER PRE-BOOKED GROUPS AT OTHER TIMES. TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DISPLAYS ON MILLING AND LOCAL HISTORY.TO RAISE MONEY FOR MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION.