Was your Father or Grandfather one of the men of the Auxiliary Unit in Titchfield?
We have been contacted by a group of national volunteers researching these units and they have given us the twelve names of the Titchfield Resistance Unit. These men were trained in the event of a German invasion and had to … Continued
Season Cancelled
As now seems inevitable, but highly unlikely only a few weeks ago, the talks for April and May will have to be cancelled. Here is a letter from Marilyn Wilton-Smith, Chair of the History Sopciety. Dear All I think it … Continued
THE BLACK DEATH IN TITCHFIELD
More morbid thoughts about mass epidemics. In October 1347 a Genoese ship came into Messina harbour in Sicily. All of the crew were dead or dying. The harbour authorities quarantined the vessel and crew but it was to no avail … Continued
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