Heritage Charities That specialise in History

Preservation and advancement of the knowledge of Great Bardfield 's local history

The restoration, maintenance, preservation and repair of the fabric, monuments, fittings, fixtures, stained glass, furniture, ornaments and chattels and churchyard of Holy Trinity Church in Burrington in the Diocese of Exeter for the benefit of the people of Devon and the Diocese of Exeter as a building of historical importance and architectural value.

TO ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE HERITAGE AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE OF WINCHELSEA, PROMOTING RESEARCH AND PUBLISHING THE RESULTS, CONDUCTING OR ASSISTING SURVEYS AND OTHER INVESTIGATIONS OF LOCAL ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. TO PROMOTE THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF FEATURES OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE IN WINCHELSEA.

Restoration of a post mill originally built at Lowfield Heath in 1737/1738 and now standing on the edge of Charlwood village. We raise money through regular Open Days, where members of the public can visit the mill, take a guided tour with one of our extremely knowledgeable volunteers, learn about the history of the mill. We also offer private tours to local cycling /car clubs etc.

Our objective is the advancement of the education of the public in the history & heritage of Bawtry.

We run an archive centre built onto the back of Ash Village Hall . We catalogue photographs, documents and heritage resources given to us by local people and organisations. We are open to the public twice a week. We help Ash primary school with history projects. We have two public lectures a year, a heritage walk and an exhibition/event.

Promote the thorough investigation of the geology, fauna, flora & physical features of the County: bring together the interest in & study of every branch of natural history; hold & maintain library, records & reference material. Major activities:- Programme of Spring & Summer Field Meetings; Programme of Winter indoor meetings culminating with annual Recorders Meeting; Publication of Transactions.

Founded in 2016, London Chinese Culture Salon is a UK-register Charitable Incorporated Organisation that aims to advance education of the public, including but not limited to topics such as art, design, science, history and humanities.

Raises funds through diverse activities to: Manage St Mary's Church, Kempley on behalf of English HeritageProvide funding for special projects relating to both St Mary's and St Edward's Churches in KempleyResearch and disseminate information on the social and religious history of Kempley and its surrounding area, primarily through its website at www.kempleytardis.org.uk.

The U3A provides opportunites for its members to socialise, learn new skills, visit new places and enjoy recreation. We try to arrange interesting and stimulating speakers. We have over 20 groups organised by the members themselves on a range of subjects, for example, artistic, sporting, languages, gardening & historical.

Preservation of the historical, architectural and functional heritage of Cobham Mill and its machinery.

To administer the museum to preserve the history and ancient customs of Ashburton for the benefit of the public, visitors, community and future generations.

The charity provides a museum covering the history of Ash, Ash Vale, Ash Green and Tongham

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE HISTORY OF THE COVENTRY WATCH INDUSTRY AND THE IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTION MADE BY COVENTRY WATCHMAKERS TO THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT OF COVENTRY. TO COLLECT COVENTRY MADE CLOCKS, WATCHES TOOLS AND DOCUMENTS FOR POSTERITY. THE MUSEUM IS NOW OPEN TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS 11AM to 3PM. WE PUT ON MOBILE EXHIBITIONS AT LOCAL EVENTS AND GIVE TALKS TO LOCAL GROUPS AND SCHOOLS.

(1) Promoting the welfare of serving and former territorial soldiers through benevolent grants (2) Educating the public by preserving and displaying artefacts relating to the history of the Yeomanry (3) Promoting the welfare of serving territorial soldiers with sporting and social activities.

Preserve and make available to the public the photographic history of Totnes and surrounding area.

has an interest in all aspects of Clevedon as a town, historical, environmental and developmental. The society has open meetings twice per month along with many planned events. The trustees and committee meet monthly.

Monthly meetings are held with speakers/demonstrators covering various subjects - educational and/or artistic. Visits are made to historical buildings and gardens and to various places of work to increase knowledge of the past and present.

Supports investigation of the past of the Vale of White Horse and the Ridgeway and adjoining areas, through archaeological and historical investigation and dissemination of interest through publication, lecture etc.

To improve, protect and preserve the village of Preston, Herts for the benefit of the villagers and visitors, to promote high standards of planning/architecture in the area of benefit, to secure the preservation of features of historic or public interest (incl. the village's history) and to support and promote any purpose for the benefit of villagers, in particular: children and senior citizens.

Provides education on wildlife topics by providing Field Meetings and Lectures.

To advance education for the public benefit in the subject of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club, its history and heritage, by the establishment and maintenance of a Museum and Learning Centre

The society exists to promote the study of any aspect of the history of Lancashire and Cheshire. This is done through a series of public lectures and meetings, a grant scheme for research, schools and publications and the publication of an annual volume of transactions. The society's library is on open access to all who want to use it.

We have achieved our initial goal and given the people of St Helens a memorial Provide help, advice and supportWe have provided a defibrillator. We maintain the statue and defibrillatorCommitted to health and saving lives Annually we organise a service of remembrance Provide education about the history and industrial heritage of our region and training in the use of a defibrillator.

We hold lectures/activities to educate the public on the geography, history and architecture of area. We work to secure the preservation/protection and development of features of historic or public interest. We inspect all planning applications submitted to the local council and comment on these to promote high standards of planning and architecture in Skipton and environs.