Previous Meetings:
The report for the September talk The Story of Wickham Common & the Purlieu by Geoff Phillpotts will be available shortly.
Next Meeting: Tuesday 28th October – My Grandfather’s ‘Continental Trip’ – 1915 to 1919 by Wendy Greenish.
Wendy’s paternal grandfather, William Midmer, served in the British Army throughout the First World War. Not until after his death did his family have any idea of his role or activities during that war. During his lifetime, the only acknowledgement he made of that period of his life was to refer to it as his ‘Continental Trip’.
Please note this meeting will be at Wickham Community Centre.
Full details of the 2025 Autumn 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.
