Previous Meetings:
The report for November’s talk Op Overlord: Preparing for the D-Day Landings by Jeremy Prescott is available here.
The report for December’s presentation Ministering Angel by Jane Glennie will be available shortly.
Next Meeting: Tuesday 28th January 2025
‘Put that light out!’: The Searchlight Girls of WW2 – a talk by Imogen Corrigan via Zoom.
One of the best-kept secrets of British military history is that of the 93rd (Searchlight) Regiment Royal Artillery.Regiment. Very few people realise that this was an all-female regiment and that this is the only time, so far, that women have been deployed on active duty as a regiment in the world. Their story is unsung but extremely moving.
The Zoom link will be sent to WHS Members – Visitors can call 01329 835283 for details or use the contact page on the website.
Details of the 2025 Spring Programme can be found here.
Latest Publication
Published in November 2024, A History of Wickham is a new edition of Bruce Tappenden’s 1996 publication updated with new information and the addition of a chapter covering Wickham’s history between 1996 and 2024. Wickham is a special place, with one of the largest surviving medieval village squares in the country, a traditional horse fair and buildings like Chesapeake Mill. Bruce’s history traces Wickham’s history from its very beginnings to todays’ rapidly growing village, putting it all in the context of national developments at the time. The new edition includes an improved index and local photos, maps and diagrams.
For details on how to obtain your copy at the price of £9 please visit the publications page.
