Midweek Musings 2026 is already full of fascinating stories. From Antarctic exploration with Dan Snow to Tudor intrigue with Alison Whitaker, discover the talks so far and explore the upcoming history talks in Winchester.
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Faking Jewels: A Tudor Winchester Whodunnit – A Talk by Alison Whitaker
The next instalment of Hampshire History Trust’s Midweek Musings How did Tudor Winchester become a centre for hundreds of counterfeit gemstones? In the next instalment of their Midweek Musings series, Hampshire History Trust invites audiences to uncover a glittering tale of deception, ambition and upheaval in 16th-century England. In this intriguing new talk, Alison WhitakerContinueContinue reading “Faking Jewels: A Tudor Winchester Whodunnit – A Talk by Alison Whitaker”
Gentian announced as sponsor of Hampshire History Trust’s February Midweek Musings talk and 2026 Heritage Open Days Festival
Hampshire History Trust (HHT), the charity behind Winchester Heritage Open Days, is delighted to announce an ongoing partnership with Gentian, who will sponsor both the Trust’s February Midweek Musings talk and the 2026 Heritage Open Days festival. Gentian values the cultural heritage and history of Winchester where it owns and manages several properties on the ContinueContinue reading “Gentian announced as sponsor of Hampshire History Trust’s February Midweek Musings talk and 2026 Heritage Open Days Festival”
Adventures to the Southern Hemisphere: An Evening of Discovery with Dan Snow & Edward Rochead
📍 New Hall, Winchester, SO23 9NG 📅 Tuesday 24 February 2026 from 7.00pm 🎟️ Box Office Opens: 3 January This February, we invite you to step into a world of exploration, resilience, and daring ambition as two exceptional speakers take us on a journey to the farthest reaches of the Southern Hemisphere. From the frozenContinueContinue reading “Adventures to the Southern Hemisphere: An Evening of Discovery with Dan Snow & Edward Rochead”
Hampshire History Trust’s first Midweek Musings talk of 2026 now on sale
A Talk By James Freeman Hampshire History Trust is delighted to announce the first talk of their 2026 Midweek Musings lecture series ‘Introducing King Alfred Buses, Then and Now’. The event will take place from 7:30pm – 8:30pm on Thursday 22 January at United Church and will be presented by lifelong bus enthusiast and formerContinueContinue reading “Hampshire History Trust’s first Midweek Musings talk of 2026 now on sale”
Hampshire History Trust’s Popular Lecture Series Midweek Musings Set to Return Next Year
Hampshire History Trust (HHT) is thrilled to announce the return of their much-loved lecture series, Midweek Musings. Running from January to July 2026, the programme promises an exciting season of talks designed to spark curiosity, celebrate Hampshire’s rich history and keep heritage at the heart of the community. Next year’s series features an inspiring line-upContinueContinue reading “Hampshire History Trust’s Popular Lecture Series Midweek Musings Set to Return Next Year”
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