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Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social · 1d

Interested in #Hampshire #Railway history? Make sure to join us for @rwldproject.bsky.social, Alan Roblin, and Neil Spurgeon’s talk 🚂

📍 Zoom
🗓️ 19th Nov
⏰ 7pm

Register here: hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/events/findi...

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Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social · 2d

Our annual AGM is this Saturday! Come one and all to find out about what we’ve been doing and to hear talks from VCH and the Bishop Waltham house histories project

📍 @wincathedral.bsky.social
🗓️ 11th October
⏰ 2pm

Register below ⬇️

hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/events/hamps...

Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social · 8d

Will you be joining us for our AGM & celebrate all things #Hampshire #LocalHistory #Archives with us?

We’ll have a great day with talks from VCH & the Bishop Waltham house histories project 🥳

Details ⬇️
📍 @wincathedral.bsky.social
🗓️ 11th October
⏰ 2pm

hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/events/hamps...

Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social · 9d

1st October marks the start of #BlackHistoryMonth & #Hampshire has many stories that evidence the lives of Black people in Britain. These stories are explored by Sarah Siddons Fan Club members Khatra Roles & Toki Ogunkolati who we spoke to on our podcast🎙️
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Series 3: Episode 5 - Performance and celebrating diverse histories in Southampton - Hampshire Archive Trust

For this episode Daniella was joined by Khatra Roles and Toki Ogunkolati, both performers who are part of the Sarah Siddons Fan Club performance group. Khatra and Toki discuss with Daniella about how ...

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 10d

Hopefully of interest - do please share the news: we'd love to see as many people as possible coming to the exhibition!

@harchivestrust.bsky.social @communityrail.bsky.social

OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 10d

NEW BLOG POST!

We've launched the Portsmouth Area Railway Pasts project exhibition: 'The south coast's forgotten railway workers.'

Read more about it - & see it now: currently at The Spring, #Havant, until 9 October.

#Hampshire

www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/finding-the-...

6 pull-up exhibition banners, white walls behind and wooden floor under. Images on the banners show railway workers and railway work in the Portsmouth area.

5 pull-up banners in front of white walls, on a wooden floor. Leaflets on a stand in front.

Title banner for the exhibition, reading 'The south coast's forgotten railway workers', and including images of railway work, and logos for the University of Portsmouth Centre of Excellence for Heritage Innovation and Railway 200.

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Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social · 10d

If you’re interested in #RailwayHistory and #Hampshire #LocalHistory, make sure to join us for our next webinar where we’ll learn from @rwldproject.bsky.social about the county’s railway workers

📍 Zoom
🗓️ Wednesday 19th November
⏰ 7pm

Register here 👉 hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/events/findi...

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Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social · 11d

🚨New Podcast episode!🚨

Check out our latest episode exploring the Battle of Southsea project with Simon Berry and Jackson Batchelor

hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/stories/podc...

Learn about the collaborations behind this projects and key figures in this story ⚔️

Series 4: Episode 4 - The Battle of Southsea Project - Hampshire Archive Trust

In this episode, Daniella talks to Paul Carter, creator of Name & Place and author of Beyond the Tree, about uncovering family history stories and how the Name & Place software supports researchers to...

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Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social · 25d

Did you know that we host an AGM? Why not start your week by registering and joining us for #Hampshire #Archives fun? ⬇️

hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/events/hamps...

This event will be held at @wincathedral.bsky.social and feature talks by VCH and the Bishops Waltham house histories project

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · 29d

Delighted to be part of this webinar, for @harchivestrust.bsky.social - focusing on our Portsmouth Area Railway Pasts project!

In keeping with the project ethos, the talk is collaborative - so come along & find out about #Hampshire's railway workers!

#Railway200 #RailwayHistory

Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social · 29d

Join us for the next talk of our #Webinar series where we’ll learn from Dr Mike Esbester @rwldproject.bsky.social, Alan Roblin, & Neil Spurgeon about #Hampshire #Railway workers

🗓️ Wednesday 19th November
⏰ 7pm
📍 Zoom

Book below ⬇️

hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/events/findi...

#RailwayHistory 🚂

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Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social · 29d

Join us for the next talk of our #Webinar series where we’ll learn from Dr Mike Esbester @rwldproject.bsky.social, Alan Roblin, & Neil Spurgeon about #Hampshire #Railway workers

🗓️ Wednesday 19th November
⏰ 7pm
📍 Zoom

Book below ⬇️

hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/events/findi...

#RailwayHistory 🚂

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Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social · Sep 10

Come and join us tonight at 7pm to listen to @thejrogers.bsky.social discuss all things #Hampshire and tithe barns!

Get your ticket via the below link:

hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/events/tithe...

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · Sep 8

Do please spread the word - we really want to see this out and about, especially during #Railway200!

@communityrail.bsky.social @harchivestrust.bsky.social

OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · Sep 8

And we're keen to see the exhibition going far & wide, so do get in touch if you've a space where we can share it!

It's flexible & can work for anywhere between 4 & 12 banners. It focuses on south coast railways, around #Portsmouth.

Particularly appropriate during #Railway200!

6 pull-up banners detailing railway workers in south-east Hampshire, part of the Portsmouth Area Railway Pasts project.

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Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social · Sep 9

There’s still time to register for our #Webinar tomorrow at 7pm ⬇️

hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/events/tithe...

Come and join the #Hampshire fun by learning from @thejrogers.bsky.social all about tithe barns and their imposters!

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Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social · Sep 8

We’re feeling that back to school vibe & are delighted to announce our 2025-2026 Hampshire History Competition for secondary school & university students 🥳

If you’re a budding historian, we’d love to hear from you & learn about your #Hampshire research!
hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/news/launch-...

LAUNCH OF 2025-2026 HAMPSHIRE HISTORY COMPETITION FOR SCHOOLS AND SIXTH FORMS - Hampshire Archive Trust

Do you love History? Do you want to become a good historian? Do you want to find out more about archives? Do you want to win a prize?

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Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social · Sep 4

Will you be joining us for this year’s AGM? We’ve got lots in store from hosting it at the wonderful @wincathedral.bsky.social to talks from the VCH Hampshire team and the Bishops Waltham house histories project 🥳

Learn more here: hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/events/hamps...

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Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social · Sep 3

1 week to go for our next #Webinar 🥳

Please join us to hear from Joseph Rogers all about Tithe Barns and their imposters!

Details:
📍 Zoom
🗓️ 10th September
⏰ 7pm

Register via the below link ⬇️

hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/events/tithe...

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Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨New blog post🚨

We’re reminiscing about last month’s Armada event in #Southampton with this fab blog post by Jane Glennie of the Sarah Siddons Fan Club & the amazing stories that can be told through performance & opportunities available for young people
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The Armada Chronicles - Hampshire Archive Trust

I’ve been a member of the wonderful Sarah Siddons Fan Club for 15 years and have had lots of exciting opportunities to perform the amazing tales that make up

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Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social · Sep 1

🚨New #Podcast episode🚨

If you’re researching #LocalHistory or #FamilyHistory, our latest episode is for you! Listen to Paul Carter, founder of @nameandplace.bsky.social, talk about how this software and his book Beyond The Tree supports your research

hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/stories/podc...

Series 4: Episode 3 - Name & Place - Hampshire Archive Trust

In this episode, Daniella talks to Paul Carter, creator of Name & Place and author of Beyond the Tree, about uncovering family history stories and how the Name & Place software supports researchers to...

hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk

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OldRailwayAccidents @rwldproject.bsky.social · Aug 30

Come along to the Wickham Community Centre for the event - all are welcome. Huge thanks to the HGS for hosting our exhibition!

#FamilyHistory #LocalHistory #Hampshire @harchivestrust.bsky.social

More information about the HGS Conference Day here:

HGS Conference Day 2025 - Saturday 6th September *** Updated programme - Hampshire Genealogical Society

Celebrating Our Hampshire Connections: Discover, Share, and Celebrate Hampshire’s Rich Heritage! Saturday 6th September 2025 Wickham Community Centre Mill Lane, Wickham PO17 5AL Tickets – £24.50, to i...

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Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social · Aug 12

We’re thrilled to announce that we have awarded a grant to @thewatercressline.bsky.social for their project to create an engaging, educational, and child-friendly illustrated timeline celebrating #Hampshire #RailwayHistory 🚂

Learn more below ⬇️

hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/news/grant-f...

Grant for the Watercress Line through time - Hampshire Archive Trust

This project is to create an engaging, educational, and child-friendly illustrated timeline of the Mid Hants Railway affectionately known as the Watercress

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Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social · Aug 11

Our webinars are coming back this September and starting off the season strong is Joseph Roger’s who’ll be talking about tithe barns and their imposters!

Come join us:

🗓️ 10th Sept
⏰ 7pm
📍 Zoom

hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk/events/tithe...

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British Association for Local History @balhnews.bsky.social · Aug 7

BALH recently featured on the @HArchivesTrust Podcast! We discussed how the organisation champions local history across the UK, from supporting societies to fostering wider public engagement.

Find out more: ow.ly/r1cv50Wqojn

#WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll

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Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social · Aug 7

🚨New blog post!🚨

We’ve loved learning more about #JaneAusten as part of the #JaneAusten250 anniversary and we’re excited to share this fab piece about her brother George Austen by Peter Marshall

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Looking for George Austen at Monk Sherborne - Hampshire Archive Trust

In this anniversary year, spare a thought for Jane Austen’s elder brother George. The historical record says something about his life. We know that he had

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Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social · Aug 5

Today’s the final day to catch this performance!

Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social · Aug 4

There’s still time to catch The Revered Shapcott’s Historical Armada Pageant and walk through the city and learn about #Southamptons #LocalHistory during the early modern period.

Get your ticket today and enjoy this historical performance 🎭

Hampshire Archives Trust @harchivestrust.bsky.social · Aug 4

There’s still time to catch The Revered Shapcott’s Historical Armada Pageant and walk through the city and learn about #Southamptons #LocalHistory during the early modern period.

Get your ticket today and enjoy this historical performance 🎭

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