Meeting Cancelled
Because of the uncertainty about the spread of the Coronavirus it seemed wise to cancel next Tuesday’s meeting on March 17th. When the situation becomes clearer we will be able to plan future group activities, but for the moment please … Continued
Gothic Tourism
a Titchfield History Society talk By Cheryl Butler At the last minute Cheryl Butler kindly offered this talk, as the planned speaker was unwell. To most members the title didn’t give much away, but what a fascinating insight into 18th … Continued
WILLIAM COBBETT – MAN OF HAMPSHIRE
Most people have heard of William Cobbett but our speaker Dr Richard Aldous really brought his story alive. William Cobbett was an agriculturist, soldier, journalist, politician and campaigner against corruption and for reform. He was a prolific writer who is … Continued
Titchfield on a Pilgrimage Route?
The British Pilgrimage Trust has been tracing old medieval pilgrimage routes and have recently discovered a route from Southampton to Canterbury. It is likely that the A27 runs close to the old footpath. It is probable that Titchfield lay on … Continued
New Titchfield Book
Better late than never! After much delay the new Titchfield book was delivered this morning. I will be at the Queen’s Head to distribute/sell from 1 pm.
A New Publication
This book, which has been put together by some History Society members has dug into the archive of old photographs, and used some new photographs, taken by Phil Burner, to show the scene as it it today. There are more … Continued
HARLOTS DUNG AND GLORY 1780 – 1860 By Andrew Negus
Last year Andrew Neagus treated the History Society to an early and light-hearted history of Portsmouth and its Dockyard. This month’s meeting. His second instalment covered the period of 1780 – 1860. By this time the Dockyard had become the … Continued
Visitors from Beaulieu – September 26 2019
Titchfield History Society paid host to the Beaulieu History Society. Their first stop was a tour of the Abbey, given by Marilyn and Colin Wilton-Smith, luckily the heavy showers forecast did not happen. They were particularly interested in the Abbey … Continued
Wig, Powder and Windows
When Phoebe Merrick told her audience that she was going to talk about tax, there was a good natured groan from the audience. Who loves taxation? – although we all recognise its necessity for good government, and of course it … Continued