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
Heritage Open Days
This month many events are being organised across the country for Heritage Open Days. The web address is here. https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/
Raising the flag
Ken Groves, President of the Titchfield History Society, raising the new flag outsider his home in one off the oldest parts of Titchfield.
Titchfield Emblem and the New Entry Signs
Residents in Titchfield wanted to freshen up the first impression on entering the historic village of Titchfield. The old entry signs were a bit battered and did not do the historic village any justice. The first challenge was how to … Continued