Welcome to Wickham History Society


Wickham History Society is an active and friendly voluntary civic organisation founded in January 1960 that exists to:

  • Gather information about the history of Wickham and help make it available to all who are interested.
  • Promote the preservation of old buildings, monuments, records, maps and traditions of Wickham.
  • Foster interest in Wickham’s history and historical research through this website and through publications, and by arranging lectures, visits and exhibitions.
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2000 years of history in one attractive Hampshire village.

Upcoming Meetings

Previous Meeting: The report for May’s meeting The 1859 Royal Commission and the History of Fort Nelson by Lewis Sharp will be available shortly.

SNEAK PREVIEW! The first talk of our 2026 Autumn programme on 22nd September will be Nigel Linger’s second talk in his Nelson trilogy, Nelson: A Hero’s Homecoming.

HISTORY WALKS

Why not come and join us for a Guided History Walk this summer? Find out about our fascinating village as we walk around the village or take a look at the Church yard and the Glebe. More details are 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.

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