Previous Meetings:
The report for Decembers talk Ministering Angel by Jane Glennie is available here.
The report for January’s presentation ‘Put that light out!’: The Searchlight Girls of WW2 by Imogen Corrigan will be available shortly.
Next Meeting: Tuesday 18th February 2025
1216 and all that – The real story of the Magna Carta– a talk by Dr Nick Barratt via Zoom.
Nick explores the background to one of the most important documents in British history – but how much do we know about the contents of Magna Carta, and how successful was it in addressing long standing issues between the crown and its leading magnates? Although we now see Magna Carta as the cornerstone of justice, that was not the most pressing concern that the rebel barons sought to tackle.
Please note this is the third Tuesday of the month
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.
