Heritage Charities That specialise in History

Recording and preserving the oral history of the Colchester area

The trust ensures that St. Nicholas Church, an early 12th century building, is kept in a good state of repair, internally and externally. Fund raising takes place and donations are received to assist in the restoration. The trustees continually assess the building.

To promote interest in the history of the Longtown area of South West Herefordshire by means of regular meetings. To collect material (archive, oral etc.) relating to the area to allow future generations/present day students etc. to have a research archive. To educate.

The objective of the society is to advance public education in family history and genealogy within the area of operation.

The objects of the Nwama are to advance the education of the general public about the history of North Weald Airfield and nearby airfields by enlarging, updating and preserving the collection of articles and memorabilia held in the museum. Organise outreach displays and talks to further public knowledge. Liase with the local authority, squadron associations and other groups and individuals that ha

Bishops Waltham Museum Trust maintains a Museum for the curation and exhibition of items of historical and archaeological interest relating to Bishops Waltham and the surrounding area. At present, the museum occupies an historic building in Bishop's Waltham Palace, run by English Heritage. We operate closely with the local community including local schools, and collecting oral histories.

collection of information on social and economic history of Calstock Parish, research, education, exhibition and publishing of archive material

TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN CORNISH HISTORY, CULTURE AND HERITAGE, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF A RESOURCE CENTRE AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS.

Hold monthly meetings addressed by speakers on wide variety of historical subjects. Publish annual journal 'Cake and Cock Horse' containing articles of local historical interest. Publish occasional research volumes on local historical subjects. Arrange summer outings to places of local historical interest.

Meeting place for members and others interested in Family History Research in West Middlesex.Transcribing and holding copies of Parish Registers and other records in the West Middlesex area.Attending "Fairs" to promote Family History and our Society.

To provide financial and other assistance for the maintenance, protection, preservation, improvement, restoration, renovation and repair of the fabric of St Mary's, Fowlmere, including its ornaments, fittings, furniture and churchyard, and to advance the education of the public in the history of the church.

To involve and educate the public in Britain about1) nature conservation in Israel2) to promote educational activities and scientific study of the wildlife , flora, fauna , water , soils and natural resources of Israel/The Holy Land3) help preserve sites of special historical and scientific significance in Israel

The Charity's work includes the preservation of material of historical interest in the Birchington area, providing information evenings, guided walks, written guides on the history of the local area. It also provides the accommodation, maintenance and extension of the archive collection already held.

To educate the public about the role that Hull's fishing industry and communities played in overall maritime history of Hull. Engage with and deliver talks to schools and another groups. Organise Hull's annual lost trawlermen's day service. Organise fundraising events to retain the social spirit of Hull'sfishing community. Organise fundraising campaigns and awareness events within the community.

African United Society's activities, includes celebrating black history month every year in an around the month of October, in collaboration with our sister charitable or community organisations in Wakefield and its surroundings.We do organised our own events once or twice every year which is open to the general public, especially people who are isolated or may be Vulnerable to the system.

The Society carries out research into the local history of Kidlington the adjoining area. It publishes its findings as books and pamphlets.In its educational role the Society holds monthly meetings with lectures on local historical subjects.

Outland Opera was founded in 2021 to provide site-specific performances to people living in rural locations, where opera is not normally performed. Outland works with local people to create its work, which is based on local and regional history.

The furtherance of the b-iannual Earl Lecture given at Keele University, encouragement of historical research into the history of Staffordshire and its environs, assistance in the publication of such research and supporting purposes of an educational nature as connected with Keele University

To advance the amateur sport of Medieval Combat within Great Britain for the public benefit by the promotion and provision of facilities for public participation, to ensure the sports development within Great Britain, to liaise and work with the sports world governing body, create opportunities for competition at appropriate levels, and increase awareness of the sport.

Educating the public in the history and heritage of the inland waterways of Yorkshire by:- a) preserving vessels and artifacts which illustrate and explain the history and heritage of the waterways; b) providing the public with access to the waterways for the purpose of education; and c) undertaking research into the waterways and publishing the results for the public benefit.

Topics covered include: A Passion for Churches, Astrology, Art, Book Reading, Bowling, Bridge, Contemporary Social Issues, Cooking by Men, Creative Writing, Current Affairs, Embroiderers, Enjoying Music, Gardening, Genealogy, History,Modern Photography, Opera, Personal Finance, Philosophy, French, Latin, Recorder, Roman Studies, , Spanish, Theatre, Walking, Weekend Lunch Group

The charity manage the museum in Manningtree which is open to the general public, runs meetings and exhibitions to educate on the local history. The museum also organises history walks for schools, local groups and foreign school children. Maintains a large archive of local photographs and publication and family history information.

To facilitate the study and exchange of local history and archaeology information in Great Yarmouth and district through meetings and publication of books.GYLH&AS provides information to the public, provides speakers for local meetings, works with local archaeological and other groups in the area. It interacts with local museums & runs a YAC in conjunction with the Time & Tide Museum.

Research and communication of the history of Eastwell and district in North East Leicestershire. The social, employment and land-use activities are all included and communication takes place through public meetings and displays as well as the current conservation of a narrow-gauge railway locomotive previously employed in the ironstone quarrying activities of the district.

To celebrate and commemorate Nicolas Ferrar, provide practical care and assistance in the upkeep of Little Gidding church, promote and arrange services, pilgrimages and educational visits and events at Little Gidding and elsewhere that celebrate and commemorate Ferrar's life and his lifestyle, and other historical visitors connected to Little Gidding including T S Eliot. To support Ferrar House.