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 Continue reading “Gentian announced as sponsor of Hampshire History Trust’s February Midweek Musings talk and 2026 Heritage Open Days Festival”

Hampshire History Trust Launches Midweek Musings Series with a Talk on Baroque Architect Thomas Archer 

Hampshire History Trust (HHT), the esteemed organisers of Winchester Heritage Open Days festival, is excited to announce the launch of  its new lecture series, ‘Hampshire History Midweek Musings’. The inaugural lecture, presented by Dr. Helen Lawrence-Beaton, will focus on the renowned Baroque architect Thomas Archer (1668-1743). This insightful event will take place at 6pm onContinue reading “Hampshire History Trust Launches Midweek Musings Series with a Talk on Baroque Architect Thomas Archer “

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”Continue reading “Jane Austen and Gothic Tourism: A Talk by Dr. Cheryl Butler”