WELCOME TO
WINCHESTER CATHOLIC HISTORY SOCIETY
The aim of our Society is
‘to develop and foster an interest in, and an appreciation of history, especially in Catholic, local and English history’.
We achieve this by holding monthly talks by speakers who are experts in their field. We aim to cover a wide range of topics each season and, in addition, we arrange at least one trip to a place of historical interest.
We look forward to welcoming our members and visitors
to our meetings.
Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms relating to Covid-19.
UPCOMING NEW TALKS
2025
PROGRAMME OF SPEAKERS
March to June 2025
The talks will take place at 6.30pm (unless indicated otherwise) in:
The Parish Centre, Jewry Street, Winchester, SO23 8RY​​
March
RUFUS BIRD
LVO FSA
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'Royal Collection'
Rufus Bird is the former Surveyor of the late Queen's Works of Art.
Friday 7th March 2025
at Winchester College
Starts at 7pm
April
The Rt Revd
Dr CHRISTOPHER HERBERT
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'Baroque Around the Clock: Understanding Baroque Art'
Christopher Herbert was the Bishop of St Albans from 1996 to 2009. He has had a life long interest in Art History and has lectured at the National Gallery and the Courtauld Institute. He has published extensively on Art History and Spirituality..
Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Starts at 7pm
May
Professor
JOHN McALEER
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'The East India Company:
The Corporation that Changed the World'
The East India Company is the story of wealth, power and the pursuit of fortune.
Wednesday 21st May 2025
Starts at 6.30pm
June
Dr JOANNE PAUL
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'Thomas More: Life and Death'
A remarkable book about the life and philosophy of Thomas More. It is a revelatory introduction to this most complex of figures.
Wednesday 18th June 2025
Starts at 6.30pm
