Next Meeting: 27th October 2026
Prisoners of war at Portchester Castle and in the parole towns of Hampshire, 1793-1814 – Dr Abigail Coppins
During the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, thousands of prisoners of war were held in Portchester Castle, as well as towns and villages across Hampshire. Hear how the prisoners were captured, how they were treated at the castle, and what happened to them after their release.
The meeting will be held at 7:30pm at the Wickham Community Centre, Mill Lane, Wickham PO17 5AL.
THE WICKHAM MYSTERY TRAIL
For the young at heart, aged 0 to 99, a new Mystery Trail is available. Have YOU got what it takes to solve our village mystery? Fun for all the family and an opportunity to see Wickham through new eyes, as you solve the clues.
On sale at Pages, Chesapeake Mill and Warwick Lane at £5.00
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.
