Meetings
Wickham History Society holds meetings at 7.30 pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Our programme includes a variety of guest speakers who cover both local history and wider history topics. We also organise visits to places of interest in the Summer.
The annual charge for Membership is £10pp. Guests are welcome to attend meetings for £3pp.
To join the Wickham History Society, please contact the Secretary.
AUTUMN 2026 PROGRAMME
22nd September 2026 – Nigel Linger
Nelson: A National Triumph and a Hero’s Sad Return
In the second in a trilogy on Nelson, Nigel takes us through the last moments of a national hero, his homecoming and the great outpouring of affection from a grateful King and nation following his tragic loss – at the very moment of his greatest triumph: Trafalgar 1805.
27th October 2026 – Dr Abigain Coppins
Prisoners of war at Portchester Castle and in the parole towns of Hampshire, 1793-1814
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.
24th November 2026 – Martin Percival
The Fareham Area Clay Products Industry – Pottery, Bricks, Chimney Pots and more – 1760 to 1960
Just as ‘Fareham Reds’ were a hugely successful product for the local brickworks, Fareham chimney pots with their unique white slipmarks at the top of the pot, were a very popular product for the local Fareham area potteries in the Victorian era. Join us to hear more about the locally produced pots and what made them special.
8th December 2026 – Erica Wheeler
A Hampshire Midwinter: How Christmas and other midwinter festivals have been celebrated through the years
Join us for a look at Hampshire’s midwinter traditions – how they came about, how they have changed over the years, and some reflections on Christmas from our great writers.
Please note: Programme subject to change depending on availability of speakers.
