Heritage Charities That specialise in History

Purbeck Stone Museum created and managed by Langton Matravers Local History and Preservation Society;Langton Matravers Village Museum;Extensive archive [30000 catalogued items] in Barton;Meetings and talks in Langton Matravers;Genealogical and Historical research.

Promotes the study of the history and literature of early Methodism; to accumulate exact knowledge and provide a medium of intercourse on all related subjects.

Advances the education of the public regarding the importance of the Battle of Worcester in 1651 through a program of activities, events and conferences including lectures at schools, universities and to the general public. The Charity also installs historical plaques and monuments and publishes books, pamphlets and digital information.

The charity is responsible for the upkeep of the Old Town Hall ,and informing the community and schools of the long history of the area .

Education of the public in the history of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution by the preservation and demonstration of historic lifeboats. Giving members of the public, both young and old, the opportunity to crew a historic lifeboat and potentially raise funds for lifesaving charities by sponsorship opportunities.

The society run a museum in Shipston town showing artefacts or local origin and interest

Promotion of 8 monthly lectures each year on the arts from September to May. Organisation of visits to museums, galleries, exhibitions and sites of historical and cultural interest. All events are open to non-members.

The society exists to advance the education of the public by the study of the history of Eastbourne and district by means of meetings, lectures and visits to places of historical interest.

To advance education for the public benefit in pharmacy history by:1. Stimulating interest in and promoting and encouraging research and study. 2. Furthering the publication of studies. 3. Organising meetings and conferences for the reading of papers on the history of pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences and medicine;4. Establishing contact nationally and internationally with other societies

To promote the understanding & knowledge of the history in the areas of textiles & silver in East Anglia & to support bodies whose objects encompass these areas. To maintain, curate and expand the Trust's Collection and make available to the general public.

The aims of the Society are to advance the education of the general public in the heritage, architecture and development of Brentham Garden Suburb, in particular by the collection and preservation of photographs, documents, films and other artefacts that relate to the history, architecture or development of Brentham.

For the public benefit to advance education in the historical use, architectural and constructional heritage of the Carlisle Victorian Public and Turkish Baths, being a listed building of particular historical and architectural interest, and in its preservation.

To preserve and promote the history, cultural heritage and fabric of the parish church of St.Peter and St.Paul in Chaldon, Surrey. This is achieved by raising funds and donations from the general public to help maintain the church building and by promoting the visitor experience through the collection and dissemination of information about the history and cultural heritage of the church building.

Mainly multimedia performances of well-researched historical figures

RESEARCHING AND RECORDING THE HISTORY AND HERITAGE OF LOWESTOFT AND SURROUNDING AREA BY WAY OF BOOKLETS, DATABASES, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVE ETC FOR THE BENEFIT OF FUTURE GENERATIONS. GIVING ILLUSTRATED TALKS AND GUIDED WALKS TO SCHOOLS, INTERESTED GROUPS AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL

To advance the education of the general public by promoting, and making available,the study of the local history and architecture of the Cynon Valley District in all its aspects.

The Friends raise funds to conserve and maintain the Hospital Chapel of St. Mary & St. Thomas of Canterbury, the oldest building in the London Borough of Redbridge, cca 1145 AD.In addition to regular religious Services, we ensure the Chapel is open to the public byholding Open Days with guided tours, as well as concerts, recitals, history talks etc.

Local museum holding artefacts and historical documents for reference, research and display to the public.

We exist to:- to preserve the historic and architectural heritage of the wall, surrounding the world's first nature reserve in Walton, Wakefield, built by Charles Waterton and its immediate vicinity;- to educate the general public in its architecture, geography, natural and social history.

Monthly meetings held from September to April with speaker talks on local history and history further afield. Activities include Field trips; Summer evening walks; Monthly e-Newsletter and Website. We manage an Archives Centre with online catalogue for documents / items relating to Marple, Marple Bridge, Mellor, Compstall, Hawk Green, High Lane and Strines. We work with likeminded organisations.

Promoting and undertaking environmental conservation, scientific and historical research, and advancing education concerning the Chagos archipelago

Monthly evening meetings for local women for friendship, fun and education.Outings to theatres, other WI groups,historical and educational establishments.Practical support for local projects in schools, church and village hall amenities.Run clubs for scrabble, darts and entire general knowledge quizzes.

To advance education for the public benefit in the history and heritage of the the Village of Wye and the former Wye College by the establishment and maintenance of a museum and by other means as the charity trustees shall think fit.

Self help learning organisation for older people, with over 20 interest groups including history, current affairs, languages, art, craft, walking, birdwatching and computing.

Education/Training for Arts/Culture serving Children, young people, adults, older people and the public generally in respect of archaeological and historical information in the County of Gwent and the Borders.