The Society aims to collect together photographs, maps, postcard images and other documents which tell the story of Milton. These items will be on public display in the New Milton Memorial Centre and online via a website. In addition the Milton Heritage Society will offer talks on aspects of local history and put on displays…
Aims The Lymington and District Historical Society is your connection between the town today and twenty, two hundred or two thousand years ago. We have enjoyed talks about or excursions to buildings including fine houses, roman villas, forest courts, farms, gardens, churches, monasteries, the shops in the high street, roads, railways and ferries. How our…
Meetings are held at 7.15 pm on the last Friday of the winter months (except December) in the Fuller Hall of the Lymington Community Centre. Visitors are always welcome. Refreshments are served from 6.45 and we look forward to seeing you!
Annual membership of Milton Heritage Society is £15.00 or £25.00 joint membership with Lymington and District Historical Society. For membership details please email: info@miltonheritagesociety.co.uk
Browse our Archive of Published Past Papers on Lymington & Milton History. Explore a chronological listing of historical papers from the Lymington and Milton Historical Societies. Discover research articles organized by year of publication, covering local history topics. Start browsing year by year and delve into the past!
Explore Lymington and Milton’s fascinating past on our Reflections on Local History page. Uncover Hampshire’s hidden stories, from ancient relics to local legends, all brought to life by our dedicated historical societies. Dive into our heritage now!
Explore the Lymington Chapters of the Lymington & Milton Historical Societies. Discover local history through specialised groups focusing on archaeology, family history, buildings & landscapes, maritime history, and local history research. Find your historical interest and join a chapter today! Learn more about our diverse and engaging groups in Lymington and the surrounding area.
Lymington & Milton Historical Papers – Browse by Year. Explore a chronological archive of published historical papers from the Lymington & Milton Historical Societies. Start browsing year by year to discover research and articles on local history topics.
Step back in time with our Lymington Images collection. Browse a stunning array of historical photographs showcasing Lymington’s past, from Georgian streets to maritime heritage. Uncover Hampshire’s history through the lens of our local societies—view the gallery today!
I use a wide range of books and materials to assist me with local history research. I am aware that owing to a tight word limit I am not able to give referencing and bibliography at the end of each article I write. On this occasion, I will try to put that right by giving…
Lymington and District Historical Society was founded in 1951. Its original purpose was the study of the history of Lymington, publishing the results in papers and providing lectures for the general public.
Pauline Shirley – Lymington’s Secret Courtyards and Alleyways
Dr Cheryl Butler: Strangers and Aliens
Dr Will Ward: Home Guard Auxiliary Units in the New Forest
Nick Saunders: Brusher Mills 1840 – 1905
Robert Amis – Beaulieu Abbey 1269 – 70
Dear Members and Friends, Earlier this year LDHS had a talk entitled Recollections of World War 2. Members of LDHS spoke about their experiences, and it was a moving and fascinating evening. We have now finally edited their contributions into a book, with added essays and many more photographs. It has been professionally printed and is…
The Milton Heritage Society are pleased to announce that the talks program for the 2023 to 2024 season has been published. Please visit the Talks page here to find out more.
Paul Manning – 1000 years of falconry (with live birds)
Andrew Negus: Winchester, Bishops, Buildings and Bones
Nick Saunders – the Indian Army in the New Forest
John Lay-Flurrie – The beginnings of children’s television on the BBC
World War 2 – members’ recollections
Are you interested in local World War One history? What do you know about the Indian army medical facilities based in the local area in World War One? Is it true that in Milton Parish in 1915, the Reverend John Edward Kelsall stated that one third of the population was born in India? Did you…
The Milton Heritage Society is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth. We have taken the decision to go ahead with this evenings talk at 7.00pm. At the start of the meeting we will have a moments silence as a mark of respect for the late Queen. We will also…
Sadly, we will not be holding the talk about the history of falconry on Friday 7th January at the church hall. The reason for this is that an increasing number of our membership have indicated that they have concerns attending a live event in a public hall during the current surge in covid cases. I…
It would seem a good idea for the various Historical Societies around the New Forest to exchange their programmes.Here is the future programme for Boldre Parish in which you might be interested: Friday, 7 January 2022Ian Wild will give a talk on Colonel Barklie McCalmont, Soldier, Sailor and local man who helped to defeat the…
Dear Members and Friends,Due to unforeseen circumstances, our speaker for October is unable to join us.Nick Saunders and Chris Hobby have kindly agreed to step into her place and I attach the poster for the talk so that you can see the details.I will send the Zoom link the day before for those members who…
The next external tour of Christchurch Priory and monastic grounds will take place on Thursday 14 October at 2.30pm. This is the last tour of the season, so if you are interested in finding out more about this ancient Priory, its history, architecture and lovely setting, then this is for you. The tour lasts approximately…
The next external tour of Christchurch Priory and monastic grounds will take place on Thursday 14 October at 2.30pm. This is the last tour of the season, so if you are interested in finding out more about this ancient Priory, its history, architecture and lovely setting, then this is for you. The tour lasts approximately…
The Milton Heritage Society are pleased to announce that the above talks will be given on behalf of the society for the 2021 to 2022 season. MHS members will be e mailed with details of how to join the Zoom talk. Non-members who wish to see the talk either in the church hall or via…
Smuggling became a profitable crime when duties were imposed by the English government during the reign of Edward 1 (1239 -1307). Smugglers could always make money by bringing in goods without paying excise duty on them and then selling them on at below the market rate. Along the south coast it was particularly prevalent especially in the Hampshire Dorset area where much…
On the western cliff tops at Barton on Sea near to the present day Cliff House Hotel used to be a large house which was built in about 1895 as a school for boys. In the early days of its existence the building was known as Hengistbury School, later renamed as Rothsey. The school was…
Hello Members and Friends, Here are the details for our next meeting. This will be held on Zoom for members only. If you are not a member just email me and I can give you details of how to join. I will send the Zoom link the day before the meeting. We look forward to…
Sadly owing to Covid restrictions we will not be able to hold the advertised talk on the history of falconry. It will be replaced by our previously postponed talk on the history of Exbury Gardens. The history of falconry presentation will be rescheduled to later in the year. More information on the March 2021 Talk…
Hello Members and Friends, Here are the details for our next meeting. This will be held on Zoom for members only. If you are not a member just email me and I can give you details of how to join. I will send the Zoom link the day before the meeting. We look forward to…
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