Heritage Charities That specialise in History

The LMHA has an education and study centre at the Old Memorial Hospital, Cirencester. Here it runs exhibitions and activities related to the social history of the Cotswolds, specialising in the Second World War period and its aftermath. The facilities cater for the general public,school parties, groups and individuals and LMHA members also work in schools and with local community groups.

To preserve for the benefit of the Chideock community whatever is of artistic,architectural, historical or constructional beauty or interest, andTo promote the study and general knowledge of all artistic and scientific subjects with the object of advancing the education of the Chideock community.

The Visitor Centre celebrates and explores the influence of the Military heritage of the Ordnance Depot in Weedon, Northamptonshire.OUR VISION IS TO: Bring the long and interesting history of the site to the attention of people from far and wide

Archaeology and history in the Maidstone area of Kent.

The principal activity of the society is the transcribing, printing and publishing of the heraldic visitations of counties, parish registers or any manuscripts relating to genealogy, family history and heraldry.

A Museum that is open to the public from April to October during the afternoons and at weekends, giving a detailed history of Monmouth Castle and the Royal Monmouthshire Engineers (Militia) Regiment.

The object of the CIO isFor the public benefit, to advance the education of the general public in the history ofmining in St Helens and in the cultural and artistic heritage of mining in St Helens bymeans of, but not exclusively:the provision of educational sessions in local schools;the provision of educational workshops in local community venues

The Museum's mission is the preservation and presentation of all aspects of Royal Marines history for the education and enjoyment of the general public.

To conserve and maintain with public access the listed tower and graveyard of Thundridge Old Church and remove the current threat of demolition of this oldest and last visible reminder of 1,000 years of local occupation and worship. To research, bring to life and share the history of the church, medieval moated enclosure, surrounding River Rib valley and the remarkable people and events.

Lectures on a range of subjects and visits to places of interest. The Society produces the 'Richmond Review' annually which features committee reports, list of members and articles of historical and local interest. The Society is concerned with all matters both historical and current within the the town and district of Richmond, North Yorkshire.

Old Police Cells Museum1. To preserve artefacts , objects documents and information pertaining to the history of policing in Sussex, through displays at the old police station in the old town hall, Brighton.2. To advance the education of the public in the history of policing in Sussex, by the maintenance of a museum.

THE HALL IS USED BY LOCAL RECREATIONAL GROUPS (WHIST, TABLE TENNIS, LOCAL HISTORY, CULTURE & CRYSTAL THERAPY). THE HALL IS POPULAR ALSO FOR CHILDREN'S PARTIES. ELECTRIC HEATING IS AVAILABLE AND AMPLE TABLES AND CHAIRS ARE AVAILABLE. RECENT WORK WAS UNDERTAKEN TO INSTALL AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT AND A DEFIBRILLATOR.

Waterbeach Military Heritage Museum holds artifacts, photographs, paper ephemera largely of Waterbeach RAF Station and Barracks from 1938 to 2013 of RAF activities and 39 Engineer Regiment, occupations. Their units and personnel. Acts as a historical resource for the public and those who lived and served in the forces and/or as civilians during those years also for researchers.

To advance the education of the public by the provision and maintenance of a museum in Laxfield for: (a) The preservation and exhibition of specimens of archaeology, geology and natural and social history of the district. (b)The conservation and maintenance of the Museum's collections.

To encourage high standards of architecture and planning in or affecting the village of Broadway and surrounding areasTo educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area of benefitTo encourage and secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of general public amenity or of historic interest in the area of benefit

Organising and controlling financing of excursions and both annual & summer garden parties, open to members only. These to be of historical or nature interest (excursions) only.Monthly talks on local and historic items of interest, especially about Chepstow.

Promotes understanding of the local and natural history of the village and civil parish of Thorney, particularly through the development and opening of the Thorney Heritage Museum.

Provision of a range of self help educational groups aimed at +50 yrs. Groups total 35 covering differing topics eg photography, art appreciation, local history, art-drawing; watercolours, drama, french conversation, current affairs discussion, video & editing, family history, poetry, walking, dancing etc.

FOAC promotes for the public benefit, the preservation, care and improvement of Arnold Circus, London E2 as a place of historical and ecological interest. It seeks to provide for the local communities and beyond, in the interests of social welfare and learning, facilities for recreation and leisure time occupation with the object of improving the quality of life for those people.

A volunteer run local museum which aims to collect, preserve and display objects of historic interest which relate to the history and development of the Borough and the Town of Hedon and of the surrounding area.

Heroica Theatre Company creates historical, social and cultural learning opportunities through interactive and collaborative theatre experience, presenting theatre performances concerning the achievements of maverick women and inspirational female role models.

The charity's activities involve remembering and developing learning on the Holocaust and the historical context in which it occurred. The charity's primary activity is to support (by grant-funding) the establishment and subsequent operation of a new UK Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre which is proposed to be built in Victoria Tower Gardens, London, adjacent to the Houses of Parliament.

Preparation and publication of historic data relating to the County of Herefordshire.Involvement with schools to disseminate local historical data.

Monthly Meeting with Guest Speaker on a widely-ranging series of life experience topics. Interest groups meet, on a basis decided by the Group, weekly, fortnightly, monthly, seasonally, occasionally, virtually or on an 'ad hoc' basis and covers Arts, History, Languages, Science & Technology, Sport and Social Activities.

To collect, preserve and display, in our museum, any item which furthers knowledge of local history. To carry out and publish research. To provide lectures, displays and information to organisations, individuals & schools.