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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”

Jane Austen and Gothic Tourism: A Talk by Dr. Cheryl Butler

Join Dr. Cheryl Butler for a fascinating talk on literary icon Jane Austen in anticipation of the Jane Austen 250 programme in 2025! This fundraising event for Hampshire History Trust will take place on Friday 19 July at The ARC, Winchester from 7:30 – 8:30pm.  The talk will focus on Austen’s first novel “Northanger Abbey”ContinueContinue reading “Jane Austen and Gothic Tourism: A Talk by Dr. Cheryl Butler”

Dan Snow Becomes Patron of Hampshire History Trust

The Hampshire History Trust, organisers of the Winchester Heritage Open Days is pleased to announce that award-winning historian, broadcaster and television presenter Dan Snow has become a patron of the organisation alongside John Pilkington. Dan said: ‘We are so blessed in Hampshire with a richness of history extending over thousands of years, I am proud toContinueContinue reading “Dan Snow Becomes Patron of Hampshire History Trust”

Winchester explorer becomes patron of Hampshire History Trust

John Pilkington, one of Britain’s most experienced explorers, takes over the role as a keen supporter of the trust’s Winchester Heritage Open Days. The organisation appointed John as part of its drive to raise funds and expand its projects across Hampshire. Mr Pilkington, 73, of Culverwell Gardens, said: “I’ve spent half my life exploring theContinueContinue reading “Winchester explorer becomes patron of Hampshire History Trust”